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NORTH CAROLINA 



WILLS AND INVENTORIES 



COPIED FROM 

Original and Recorded Wills and Inventories 

In the 

Office of the Secretary of State 

By 

J. BRYAN GRIMES 

Secretary of State 



Published under Authority of the Trustees of the 
Public Libraries 



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NOTE 

In the following pages are published for the first time some 
of the most interesting wills and inventories filed or recorded 
in the office of the Secretary of State. 

The wills and inventories give the most accurate illustration 
of industrial and social life in the colony of North Carolina 
that is obtainable, and will furnish to students of our history 
an invaluable source of information about economic conditions 
prior to the Revolution. 

The following paragraphs taken from the introduction to a 
volume entitled "Abstract of North Carolina Wills," pub- 
lished in 1910 is applicable also to this publication: 

"Occasionally is it found that a testator known to be 
an educated person signed his will by making his mark, 
so it is not always an evidence of illiteracy when the will is 
signed by a mark, nor is the signature to the will generally 
a satisfactory signature of the testator, as often he was sick, 
weak or infirm in body at the time of signing the will. It will 
be observed that the terms 'father-in-law' or 'mother-in-law' 
often mean stepfather or stepmother; sometimes they are re- 
ferred to as 'father' or 'mother.' The term 'cousin' will 
frequently be found to mean nephew or niece. 

"It is interesting to note that in wills prior to 1752, two years 
are generally named for dates in the months of January, 
February and March; for instance, January 20, ITIS/IQ; but 
this was not always the case, and occasionally only one year 
is given. 

"On the continent and in Scotland the Gregorian Calendar 
was in use, but it was not adopted in England until 1751, 
when Parliament passed 'An Act for Regulating the Com- 
mencement of the Year, and for Correcting the Calendar now 
in use.' This act provided that the year begin on the first 
day of January, 1752, and not on the twenty-fifth of March, 
as was then the usage. The same act provided that eleven 
days be omitted in September, 1752, 'and that the natural 
Day next immediately following the said second Day of Sep- 
tember, shall be called, reckoned and accounted to be the 
fourteenth Day of September, omitting for that Time only the 



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eleven intermediate nominal Days of the conmion Calendar, 
and that the several natural Days which shall follow and 
succeed next after the said fourteenth Day of September shall 
be respectively called, reckoned and numbered forwards in 
numerical Order from the said fom-teenth Day of September, 
according to the Order and Succession of Days now used in 
the Present Calendar.' If this is kept in mind, it will reconcile 
many apparently contradictory dates." 

In selecting the wills for printing it was intended to choose 
those that reflected most clearly the varied phases of domestic 
life of the colony. 

Not many inventories are printed, but enough are given to 
throw a strong side light on economic conditions in the colony 
at the time the inventories were made. 

The bad order and illegibility of many of the original wills 
make exact copying difficult, but every effort has been made 
to secure faithful copies. 

I desire to express my appreciation of the services of Mr. 
W. P. Batchelor, to whom I am indebted for reading the proof 
and preparing the index. 

J. Bryan Grimes. 



ABRAHAM ADAMS WILL. 

(Compared with Recorded Copy.) 

In The name of God, Aman. The Last will & Testament 
of Abraham Adams, Seiner, being very Sick & weak of body, 
but of Sound & perfect memory, and Calling To mind ye un- 
certainty of This Transitory Life, hoping Through ye merits 
of Death & passion of my Saviour Jesus Christ to Inter in to 
Eternal Life, do, for avoiding Controversies after my Decease, 
make, publish & Declare This to be my Last will & Testamt. 
Revoking and Denying all other former wills by me made & 
recommending my Soul into ye hands of almighty God who 
gave it, and my body I commit to ye Earth to be Decently 
buried at ye Discression of my Exrs., hereafter mantioned, 
after all my Debts & funeral Charges are paid & Disbursed. 

Item. I give & bequeath unto my Son, abraham adams, part 
of my Land lying on pamlico River, Beginning at ye fork of ye 
branch up ye Gut That parts me from mr. Thomas Icevels, 
and running up noth Gut to a place Called ye Gum Going, and 
up along ye branch to ye back Line. Then beginning again 
at ye aforesd. for and running up ye Eastermost branch to 
a branch Called ye ISland branch: Thence up ye branch Till 
It Leaves ye Island, and So Still up ye branch to ye Going Over 
to make my Tarkiln; Thence aCross ye ridge to ye Savannah 
to ye back Line, Containing by Estomation Seventy Six acres 
of Land, which Said Land I give To my Son abraham, and To 
ye male heirs Lawfully begotten of his own body, wch said 
Land I will not have to be Sold, Let or mortgaged, but from 
one brother To ye other. 

Item. I give unto my Son, Richd. Adams, a part of ye Land 
I Live on in pamlico river, Joyning upon my Son Abraham and 
Mr. Thomas Icevel, being ye upper part of my Land, being 
Seventy Six acres more or Less to ye male heirs Lawfully begot- 
ten of his owne body, wch said Land is not to be sold, Let or 
mortgaged, but from brother to brother. 

Item. I give to my Son, William, all of my Tools, my horse. 
Gun & new Coat. 

Item. I give to my Son, Willoby, a Certain Cow yearling 
aforsd brown, white faced & her Increase. 

Item. I give to my Daughter, abbia, a Certain Two year 
old Heifer, black pied & her Increase, one Trundled bead 
Stead & bed & furniture belonging to it. 

I give to my Loving wife, Barthia, ye use of my plantation, 
Whereon I now Live, wth all ye rest of my Goods, Chatties 
& Estate, During her widowhood, and in Case of Death or 
marriage. Then my said plantation I give To my son Willoby 
and his male heirs Lawfully begotten of his body, not to be 



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Sold, Let or mortgaged, but from brother to brother, and my 
movebles, goods & Chatties to be Equally Divided between my 
Son William & willoby & abia, my Daughter, and I do 
hereby nominate & appoint my Loving Wife to be my hole & 
Sole Executrix of This my Last will & Testament, Revoking 
all other wills by me heretofore made. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal. 
This Twenty-Third day of octobr.. In the year of our Lord, 
one Thousand, Seven hundred and Thirty Three. 

hia 

Abraham A Adams (Seal) 

mark 

Signed, Sealed, published and 
Declared In the presence of us : 
Phillips Shute. 

her 

MARY X Shute. 

mark 

Jno- Collison. 

At a Court begun & held at bath Town, ye 13 day of march, 1734. 
Present, Wm. owen, Robert Peyton, Henery Croston, Edward Hadley, 
wm. Dunbar, Esqr. 

The within Last will & Testament of Abraham adams, Dec'd. was 
proved In open Court by ye oath of John Collison one of ye Subscribing 
Evidences Thereto. Oi'dered That ye Secretary have notice Thereof, ye 
Executrix having Taken Oath by Law appointed. 

Test. Jno- Collison, Cler. Cur.' 
(Endorsement) Abr. Aams Will. 
L'res Issd, March 27, 1734. RFDS. 
Recorded. 



ELEAZAR ALLEN'S WILL. 

(Compared with Original Will.) 

In the Name of God, Amen. I, Eleazar Allen, of New 
Hanover County, in the province of North Carolina, being 
in perfect health and of sound mind & memory do make and 
ordain this my last will and Testament. 

I most humbl}^ bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty 
God my Creator, the Infinite Father of Mercies, trusting in 
the alone Merits of his Son our blessed Lord & Saviour, for 
pardon of my Sins, and through his Mediation & Intercession 
hoping to be found acceptable at the last day. My Body I 
comit to the grave to be decently interred, attending a joyful 
resurrection: For such worldly goods as it has pleased God to 
bless me with I give and dispose of them as follows : 

Imps. I will that all my just Debts & funeral Charges be 
first, fully paid, dischargd and Satisfyed out of my Estate. 

Item. I give devise & bequeath unto my dear & well beloved 
wife Sarah Allen, all the rest & residue of my Estate both real 



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& personal, wheresoever lying & being which I am now pos- 
sessed of or shall be possessed of at the time of my decease. 
And to her Executr:, Administrs, Assignes forever, to be 
disposed by her as she shall think proper. Nevertheless, It 
is my desire & request unto my sd Wife that she will by her last 
will & testamt. give devise & bequeath, unto my two Nephews, 
& Neice, William Daniel & Catherine Willard, Children of 
Josiah Willard, Esqr., of Boston, by my Sister Catherine 
Willard, All that part of my Estate by me accquired, (& exclu- 
sive of what she shall be possessed, by Will, deed, or any writing 
whatsoever, from her Mother Sarah Trott of South Carolina) 
which she shall dye possessed of, or the valine thereof; first 
deducting my debts, and funeral Charges out of the same, to 
be equally divided between my said Nephews and Neice or the 
survivers of them, not doubting but she will fulfill this my 
request. 

Item. I do hereby constitute & appoint my sd loving wife 
Sarah Allen sole Executrix of this my last will & testament, 
desiring my good friends, Mr. James Hassell & Nathan Rice 
Esqrs., to assist her in the settlement of my affairs to the utmost 
of their Power. And Lastly I do hereby revoke and annull 
all former Wills by me made. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this 
first day of Janu in the year of our Lord 1742. 

Eleazr. Allen (Seal). 

Signd, Seal'd, published & declar'd 
in the presence of us, 

SusANN Hasell, 
Jas. Hasell, 
E. Moseley. 

These may Certifie that James Hasel, Esqr., one of the subscribing 
Evidences to the within will, appeared in open Court and made oath on 
the holy Evangehsts that he was present and saw Eleazer Allen Sign, 
Seal & declare the within to be & contain his last will & Testament, and 
that the said Eleazer Allen then at that time of Sound & Disposing memory; 
and that allso he saw Susanah Hasel & Edward Mosely the other Sub- 
scribing Evidences, Sign their names thereto. 

Isaac Faries, C. C. 



SARAH ALLEN'S WILL. 

(Compared with Original Will.) 

In the Name of God, Amen. I, Sarah Allen, Widow, 
relict of the late Eleazer Allen, Esquire, deceased, being weak 
in Body but of a sound Mind and Memory (thanks be to God) 
Do make this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking 
all my former Wills. 

First, I Commit my Soul to God, in humble hopes of his 



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Mercy through Jesus Christ, and of a joyfull Resurrection, and 
my body I commit to the Earth to be decently burried, at the 
Discretion of my Executors, as near the Remains of my late 
Husband as may be, so as not to hurt the foundation of his 
Tomb, which was bestowed on him by my beloved Niece Mrs. 
Sarah Frankland. 

Item. It is my Will that all my Just Debts and Funeral 
charges be paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently may be 
after my Decease, hoping that Thomas Frankland, Esquire, 
my said Niece's husband, (whose Mortgage on the said Eleazer 
Allen's Estate may perhaps go near to Swallow the whole) will 
not avail himself of that mortgage so as to cut off the just 
Demands of my other Creditors. For his and their Benefit, 
however, and to avoid the tedious process of Law and to 
express the Regard I have for some other Friends and the 
Justice I would do them, I think it incumbent on me to make 
this will. And it is my Will that all the Estate, real and per- 
sonal, whereof I am possessed, except what is in this will spe- 
cifically bequeathed, be sold by my Executors hereafter men- 
tioned in the manner I shall direct, that is to say, all the produce 
of my plantation fit for sale, and all other produce of the Labour 
of my Negroes, such as tar. Turpentine, Corn, and the like, 
all my remaining household Furniture (excepting plate, my 
wearing apparel and other things specifically bequeathed) and 
all the plantation stock of Cattle, horses and hogs, or such of 
that Stock as can be spared from Carrying on the Business of 
the plantation (which I would have continued untill advice 
arrives from Mr. Thomas Frankland with Direction to my 
Executors [or his Attorney if he appoints one], how they are 
to proceed in regard to the Mortgage) to be sold by public 
Sale to the highest bidder, allowing for enhancing the Sale a 
proper Credit not exceeding twelve months upon bond and 
Security for Sums exceeding twenty pounds. But as to the 
Real Estate and Negroes it is my Will that they shall not be 
sold but at such Time and such place, either here or in South 
Carolina, and in such manner as shall be directed by the said 
Thomas Frankland, Esquire, his Executors or Administrators 
having left a Letter of Advice to him on that Subject, Du- 
plicates of which I desire may be forwarded to him by my Exec- 
utors immediately after my decease, as also a Copy of my 
Will. And I do fully impower my Executors to make Sufficient 
titles for all my real Estate which they shall sell according 
to the Directions and Intentions of this my Will. And if 
there be any Surplus of my Estate after paying all my Debts 
as aforesaid, I do, in that case, bequeath the following Legacies. 
But in case there be no Surplus of my Estate after paying my 
Debts the said Legacies will depend upon the permission or 
approbation of the said Thomas Frankland, his Executors or 
Adm"ors. The Legacies are 



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Imprimis. To my beloved Niece, Mrs. Sarah Frankland, my 
Wedding Ring (Plain Gold) as a particular Mark of my affec- 
tion and a memento of my Conjugal happiness, not doubting 
hers is equal, and may it be as lasting. 

Item. To my beloved Niece, Mrs. Mary Jane Dry, I give 
and bequeath my Gold Watch, not of modern Taste but an 
excellent piece of Mechanism, the Gold Chain and all the Trin- 
kets belonging thereto to be worn in remembrance of her 
affectionate Aunt, who living or dying wishes her happiness. 

Item. To my beloved Nieces, the Daughters of my Sister 
Moore, viz., Mrs. Sarah Smith, of Charlestown, Mrs. Mary 
Harlston, of the same place, and Mrs. Ann Swann, of Cape 
Fear, I give a mourning ring to each of them to be worn in 
remembrance of their affectionate Aunt, wishing to them and 
theirs a Series of many happy years. 

Item. To my beloved grand Niece, Miss Mary Frankland, 
I give and bequeath my Silver chased Tea kettle and cream 
pot and Lamp, as also my walnut tree fineered Tea chest 
containing three pieces of plate chased as the Tea kettle, in 
the form of Urns for Tea & Sugar which I beg she will accept 
as a small Instance of my affection accompanied with my 
blessing. 

Item. I give to my Grand Niece, Miss Hariet Frankland, 
my largest silver waiter as a small Instance of my affectionate 
remembrance of her, accompanied with my Blessing. 

Item. I give to my Dear Grand Niece, Miss Rebecca Dry, 
as a small Instance of my Affection, a Dozen tea Spoons and 
Strainer, in a black Shagreen case, almost new, designed to 
accompany an eight sided silver coffee pot, put into her pos- 
session when I went to England in the year 1756 which I also 
give to her together with a Shagreen writing stand quite new 
to encourage her in that part of her Education, in which she 
seems to be making great progress within these late months. 

Item. I give to my beloved Mrs. Mary Jane Dry my Silver 
sauce pan. 

Item. I give to my beloved grand Niece Miss Susanah Hasell 
a Mohogony dressing table and a little gilt smelling bottle. 

Item. I give to my beloved grand Niece Mary Hasell a little 
mohogony tea Chest — these I give as small tokens of my love 
and kind Remembrance of them attended with my Blessing. 

Item. I give all the books of Modern taste which I shall 
die possessed of to my grand Nieces before mentioned — Re- 
becca Dry and Susanah Hasell, to be divided between them as 
equally as setts can be. And it is my further Request that the 
books thus bequeathed may be kept for their use and behoof 
only, not to be lent out and by that means the Sets may be 
broke before they can use them. 

Item. It is my Will and desire that all my wearing apparel 



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of what kind soever be immoderately put into the hands of 
my beloved Niece, Mrs. Dry, and my much loved and esteemed 
Friend, Mrs. DeRossett, Senr., to be disposed of as in their 
Judgment shall seem meet. 

Item. I give to my generous and constant Friend, William 
Dry, Esquire, a mourning Ring in Testimony of my Sense of 
his invarrying goodness to me. 

Item. I Give to my loved and long esteemed Friend, Mrs. 
DeRossett, Senr., my Silver Etice in a black Shagreen Case as 
a small Instance of my affection. 

Item. I ordain that the said Mrs. DeRossett and Mrs. Dry 
have the care of all my private papers. It is also my Request 
that all Mrs. Franklands Letters, which they will know by 
the Indorsement, may be sealed up without opening and be 
sent to her in England by the first safe hand. As to all my 
other Letters to and from my several Correspondents abroad 
and in America as also what Miscellanies I have of the amusing 
kind I commit them entirely to their Discretion. 

Item. It is my Will that my Letters and Mr. Aliens, of which 
there are several bundles, be kept sacred from the Eyes of any 
except these my two Friends whose inclination may perhaps 
lead them to peruse some of them, after this the fire will be 
the properest Repository for them and all the rest of my private 
Letters. The other Letters and papers relating to Business 
must be left with my Ex"ors after named. 

Item. It is my Will that One Acre of Land round the Tomb 
of my said deed husband be reserved sacred for the use of our 
Cemetery or hurrying Ground by my Executors when the rest 
of the plantation of Lilliput shall be sold and I do require my 
Ex"ors to cause a proper pailing to be made round the said 
Tombstone. 

Lastly I nominate and appoint my Friends, James Murray 
and William Dry, Esquires, and Henry Hyrne, Gent., Execu- 
tors of this my last Will in this province and in case of the 
Decease of one or two of them I do nominate and appoint first 
Frederick Jones of the Oak, Gent., and next Benjamin Hyrne, 
Gent., to supply the place of such Ex'or or Ex'ors deed and I 
do further nominate and appoint William Bampfield of South 
Carolina, Merchant, Executor of this Will as to that part of 
my Estate which lies in South Carolina. 

In Testimony whereof I have set my Hand and Seal unto 
this my last Will consisting of two Pages this 28th. Day of 
January In the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
and Sixty one. 

Signed, Sealed, published and 
declared by the Testatrix, Sarah 

Allen, as and for her last Will and Sarah Allen (SEAL) 
Testament in presence of us who 



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at her Request and in presence of 
each other have subscribed our 
names hereto, 

George Moore 

Eliz. Cath. DeRossett 

James Colson. 

Wilmington 1 April, 1761. The within written will of Sarah Allen> 
deed., was duely proved before me by the Oath of George Moore, one of 
the subscribing Witnesses thereto: At the same time James Murray and 
William Dry qualified before me as Executors of the within written Will. — - 
Let Letters Testamentary issue thereon to the said James Murray and 
William Dry accordingly. 

Arthur Dobbs. 

These are to Certefy that Henry Hyrne Took the oath of an Executor 
to the within will before me the 21st February, 1763. 

Fred'k Gregg. J. P. 

Recorded in Will Book 8, page 193, Office of the Secretary of State. 

JOHN ARDERNE'S WILL. 

North Carolina, ss. 

In the Name of God amen. I, John Arderne, of North 
Carolina, though in perfect health and strength of body, of 
thurough and Sound understanding of mind, praised be 
Almighty God for it; but considering ye great uncertainty of 
human life, ye many Contingencys of it, ye certainity of Death, 
have therefore made this my last will and testament, by it 
absolutely Revoking and disanulling all former Wills by me 
made, and declaring this only to be my last will and testament 
in maner and form following : 

Imprimis. I do in all humillity bequeath my Soul to God 
y't gave it, and my body to the Ground decently to be Interred 
as he I shall hereafter Appoint my Sole Execr shall think fitt, 
in hope and full assurance of a Joyful Resurection to Eternall 
life, through ye alone merritts and intercession of my Blessed 
Saviour Jesus Christ. 

And in relation to my worldly Estate; Since it is too often 
Seen through ye mercinary and Evil designes of many wicked 
men, to propagate their own Interest, many plain and inter- 
pretive Wills have had false, misterious construction put upon 
y'm, Directly contrary to ye Intent and designe of ye testator, 
I do therefore, hereby believing it as a Necessary introduction 
to ye particulars y't follow, and to prevent all cavells and dis- 
putes aft 'r my death, most Slomnly declare in ye p'rsence of 
Almighty God, in Gen'er Terms, yt it is hereby my most true 
and Sincere intent & purpose to give and bequeath Every part 
and p'cell of my Estate, real and personall, whether in America, 
England, or any other part of ye world, unto my dearly beloved 
kinsman, William Duckenfield, Esqr., of ye Aforesd. Province, 



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from whom I have Received ye greatest favours, and to whom 
I owe ye greatest respect of any person living upon ye face of 
ye Earth; I further Solomnly declare as a certain truth, as I 
hope for mercy at Gods hand hereafter, that were I worth Ten 
Thousand millions of money, and in ye same single state I am 
in, i would leave it Every farthing to my afores'd kinsman, 
but for forms sake I shall descend into ye particulars. I know 
myself to be possest of, and of w't I have a right to in England, 
and may hereafter be possest of. 

Item. I therefore hereby give and bequeath after my death 
unto my most Dear and Affectionate Kinsman, William Duckin- 
field, Esqr., all that plantation and tract of Land, called and 
known by ye name of Salmon Creek, as likewise all ye negro, 
Indian, Molato Slaves I am now in actuall possesion of, and 
have right and title to, togeather with all ye of horses, Mares, 
Colts, Cattle, hoggs, young and Old, or any thing besides I 
have right and title to in America, England, or any other part 
of ye world, I hereby give and bequeath ye whole and Every 
part thereof, after my death, to my dearly beloved Kinsman, 
Wm. Duckenfield, Esqr. 

Item, I further give and bequeath unto my afores'd kins- 
man, a massy Gold ring, with ye Essines of Death Enamelled 
upon it, with this Inscription Engraven: post moementum 
Eternitas, now in possesion of my very hon'ble Relation 
Sr. John Crew, of Ushkinton, in ye County of Cheshire, in 
England. 

Item. I likewise give and bequeath unto my afores'd Dear 
kinsman, William Duckinfield, Esqr., a Legacy of two Guineys, 
bequeath'd to me by my dearly beloved Relation and Choice 
friend, ye Exelent Lady Crew, now in ye hand and keeping of 
Sir John Crew. 

Item. I likewise give and bequeath unto my Afores'd. dear 
kinsman, all y't part of my household goods at Clayton bridge 
house, where my brother Ralph lives, in ye County of Lance- 
Shire and Parish of Manchester. 

Lastly, I further appoint my dear and loving Kinsman Wm. 
Duckinfield, Esqr., to be my sole Exec'r of this my last will 
and testament, and to ye full confirmacon hereof, have here- 
unto set my hand and Seal, in ye prsence of three writing 
witnesses as ye Law Requires, this 22d of October, in ye year 
of our Lord 1707. 

John Arderne. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed and delivered 
in ye presence of 

Henry Lytle, 
Tho. Arnold, 
Geo Blainge, 
Charles Barbour, 
John Taylor. 



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North Carolina ss: By the Hon'ble President and councill. 

We, being certified that good and lawfull proofs has been made, that 
the above written is the last will and testament of John Arderne, Esqr., 
deed., a true Coppy whereof is hereunto anexed, and hath therein appoint- 
ed and made William Duckenfield Esqr. Exec'r: These are to Impower 
the sd William Duckenfield, Esqr., in and upon all and Singular the Goods 
and Chatties, right and Creditts of the sd John Arderne Esqr., to Enter, 
and the same into their posesion to take, and a true Inventory thereof, 
Appraised according to Law, to return into the Sectys office within one 
Year after the date hereof, and ye same to dispose of as by ye sd will is 
appointed. 

Given under ye Collonys Seale ye 17th day of April in ye Eleventh Year 
of her Maj'ties Reigne, annoq Dom 1712. 

Tho: Boyd, 
Tho : Peterson, 
Edward Hyde, 
N. Chevin. 

Recorded in Will Book lA, page 47, Office of the Secretary of State. 

JOHN BAPTISTA ASHE'S WILL. 

North Carolina, sc. 

In the Name of God, Amen. I, John Baptista Ashe, of 
Bath County, in the Province of North Carohna, Gent., being 
thro' the mercy of Almighty God, of Sound Mind and Memory, 
Do make, appoint, Declare and ordain this and this only to 
be my last will and Testament, revoking and making void all 
former Wills by me heretofore made. The Lord have Mercy 
on my Soul for Christs Sake. 

Imprimis. I will that all my Just and lawfull Debts be duely 
paid by My Executors hereafter named; particularly that one 
hundred pounds, North Carolina Money, or the Value thereof 
be remitted or paid to the heirs, Exors. or Admins, of James 
Nolan, of Boston, Mariner, deceased; the Sum of Sixty pounds 
of thereabouts having laid in my hands for some years, the 
Widow who claimed not Complying with the Statute (in that 
Case provided) for giving Security to Admtors: but I now 
direct that if they cannot Comply Strictly with the Law, Yet 
rather than faile, their own bonds to whom the money is payable, 
may be taken when the money is paid, to indemnify my Estate 
against any Creditors which may claim in this Province. Also, 
I will that there be paid as of Debt, to Daniel Hendrick, of 
South Carolina, Shoemaker, his Exors. or assigns, the Sum of 
fourty pounds, Current money of this Province. Furthermore, 
I will that there be paid to the Exce. or heirs of Robert Gamsby, 
of Boston, Mariner, deceased, if such be to be found, the sum 
of fourty pounds, Current money of this province. 

Item. I give, bequeath and devise (after payment of debts 
& legacies) to my three Children, John, Samuel, and Mary, all 
my personal Estate, to be Equally Devided amoungst them. 



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Item. I give, devise, and bequeath unto my Son, Samuel, 
and unto my daughter, Mary, my Lands up the north west 
branch of Cape Fair River, called Ashwood, which are scituate 
lying and being on the South side of the Said River between the 
lands of John Porter, of Virginia, Mercht., and the Plantation 
whereon Daniel Donaho, lately deceased, dwelt. Together with 
my other Lands on the north Side of the River directly oppo- 
site to those aforementioned, to be equally divided betwixt 
them, the Said Samuel and Mary, to them, their heirs and 
assigns forever. 

Item. I give, devise, and bequeath unto my Son, Samuel, 
a tract of land containing six hundred and fourty Acres lying 
on Stumpy Sound, called Turkey Point; also one other tract 
Containing one thousand Acres, called Stump Island or New 
River Banks, to him, his heirs or assigns for ever. 

Item. I give, devise, and bequeath unto my Son, Samuel, 
four hundred Acres of Land lying above William Lewis's plan- 
tation on the Main Branch of Old To^vne Creek, to him, his 
heirs and assigns forever: unless John Russell shall personally 
come and demand of My Exors. a Bill of Sale for the last men- 
tioned four hundred acres of Land, and Shall pay the ballance 
of Accounts betwixt us, amounting be about fourty pounds 
money of South Carolina, Then my Exors. are hereby directed 
and empowered to Convey the said four hundred Acres of land 
to the said John Russell, to him, his heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. It is my will that my Sons have their Estates delivered 
to them as they severally arrive to the age of twenty and one 
years, and that my daughter have her Estate at the day of 
Marriage, or age of Twenty and one Years, which shall first 
happen. 

Item. I will that my Slaves be kept to work on my lands, 
and that my Estate may be managed to the best advantage, so 
as my sons may have as liberal an Education as the profits 
thereof will afford; and in their Education I pray my Exers. 
to observe this method: Let them be taught to read and write, 
and be introduced into the practical part of Arithmetick, not 
too hastily hurrying them to Latin or Grammar, but after they 
are pretty well versed in these let them be taught Latin & 
Greek. I propose this may be done in Virginia; After which 
let them learn French, perhaps Some French man at Santee 
wile undertake this; when they are arrived to years of dis- 
cretion Let them Study the Mathematicks. To my Sons when 
they arrive at age I recommend the pursuit & Study of Some 
profession or business (I could wish one to ye Law, the other 
to Merchandize), in which Let them follow their own inclina- 
tions. 

Item. I will that my daughter be taught to write and read 
& some femanine accomplishments which may render her 



North Carolina Wills. 17 



agreable; And that she be not kept ignorant as to what apper- 
tains to a good house wife in the management of household 
affairs. 

Item. I give to each of my Exors. a Gold Ring as a token 
of the respect which In my life I bore them. 

Item. I will that a Brick Vault may be built at Groveley, 
and my Dear Wifes body taken up out of the Earth & brought 
and laid therein; and if it should be my fortune to die in Caro- 
lina so as my Corpse may be Conveyed thither, I desire that 
one large Coffin may be made, and both our body's laid together 
therein and lodged in the said Vault. 

Item. I give, devise and bequeath unto my honoured friend, 
Edward Mosley, Esqr., the one half or moiety of my Lands, 
lying near Rock Fish Creek, on the North West branch of 
Cape fair River, being twenty five hundred and Sixty Acres, 
to be equally divided between him and my heir, to him, his 
heirs & Assigns forever. 

Item. I give, devise and bequeath unto my Loving Brother, 
John Swann, Six hundred and fourty Acres of land lying on 
the North East Branch of Cape Fair River, which he bought 
of, and of which I have not as yet made him any Conveyance, 
it being land adjoining below that whereon my Brother, Samuel 
Swann, dwells, to him the sd. John Swann, his heirs & assigns 
forever. 

Lastly, I nominate. Constitute and appoint my honour'd 
friends, Edward Moseley & Nathaniel Rice, Esqrs., my good 
friend Mr. Roger Moore, my loving Brothers, Samuel Swann 
and John Swann, my good friends, Messers. William Downing 
and Edward Smith, to be Executors of this my last will, Testa- 
ment, hereby desiring & praying them to see the same duly 
Executed. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Seal, 
this second day of November, Anno Dom., 173 L 

Jno. Bapta. Ashe. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed and Published in 
the Presence of us : 

her 
MeHITTOBDE X RUTTER 

mark 

John Hawkins 
Cornelius Dargan 
Mich. Rutter. 

No. Carolina, ss. 

I do hereby make a Codicil to be annexed to this my last 
will and Testament, and do hereby appoint my Loving friend, 
Job Hows and Thomas Jones, Executors to my last will and 



18 ISToRTH Caeolina Wills. 



Testament, and this codicil thereunto annext, together with 
the several persons before named in my said last will and Testa- 
ment as my Exors. And whereas their is a certain Saw Mill in 
Building between Mr. Mathew Rowan and my Self, It is my 
will that my part of the Said Mill together with my part of 
the lands thereunto belonging be sold by my said Exors. for 
the use of my three children and the money arising by the 
Sale thereof to be Equally divided amongst them. 

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand and 
seal this Sixteenth Day of October, 1734. 

Jno. Bapta. Ashe. (Seal) 
Signed & Sealed In the Presence 
of, and annext : 

James Innes, 

Joseph Walters, 

Ed'd Smith. 

North Carolina. 

Before his Excelly., Gabriel Johnston, Esq., Captain General, Governor 
in Chief of the Province of North Carolina, and Ordinary of the Same. 

Personally came before me Michael Rutter, one of the Witnesses to 
the within Instrument, being the last Will and Testament of John Baptista 
Ashe, Esq., who being duely sworn on the Holy Evangelists, declared that 
he was present and saw the said John Baptista Ashe, Esq., Sign, Seal, 
pubUsh and declare the same to be liis last will; and that he was at the 
same time of sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding, 
to the best of this deponents knowledge; and that he saw John Hawkins, 
Cornelius Dargan & Mihitobade Rutter, three other signing witnesses, 
present at the execution of the said Instrument and sign their names or 
mark thereunto. 

Likewise, Personally appeared James Innis, Esq., one of the witnesses 
to the Codicil annexed to the said Instrument or Last Will and Testament 
Afforsd, who being duely sworn on the holy Evangelists, saith, that he 
saw the Said John Baptista Ashe, Esq., duely execute and publish the 
said Codicil as the codicil of his last Will and Testament, and that he was 
at the same time of sound mind and memory to the best of this deponents 
knowledge, and that he saw Joseph Waters and Edward Smith, the two 
other signing Witnesses present at the Execution of * * * 

Given under my hand at Brunswick, the 15th day of November, Anno 
Dom., 1734. 

Gab. Johnston. 

November ye 30th, 1734. 
Personally appeared before me Edward Moseley, Roger Moore, Samuel 
& John Swann, Esqrs., & took ye oath appointed by law to be taken by 
Executors. 

W. Smith, C. J. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the office of the Secretary of State. 



]^OE,TH Carolina Wills. 19 



WILLIAM ARENTON'S WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen. I, William Arenton, of Craven 
County, and Province of North Carolina, Planter, being in 
perfect Sound mind and Memory, thanks be to God, but Calling 
to mind the uncertainty of this life, do make and Declare this 
to be my last will and Testament, in Manner and form follow- 
ing. 

& First, I Recommend my Soul unto the allmighty God who 
gave it, hoping for Pardon for all my Sins through the Merits 
and Mercy of Jesus Christ my Saviour and Redemer, and my 
body to the Earth, and as for my Temporal Estate which it 
hath pleased God to bestow upon me I Give and Dispose of 
the Same in Manner and form following : 

Imprimis, my will and Desire is that my well beloved wife 
Mary Arenton have the use of the Plantation Whereon I now 
live during the time of her life. 

Item. I Give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary 
Arenton One third part of all My Estate of horses. Cattle & 
hoggs and Household Goods to her and her heirs for ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath unto my three Children, Rebec- 
cah, Mary and Leah Arenton, all the rest of my Estate to be 
Equally Devided Amongst them when they Come to Age or 
Marriage. 

Lastly. I Doe hereby Nominate, Constitute, Ordain and 
appoint my friend Henry Shippard Executor of this my last 
will and Testament, And I Doe hereby utterly Disallow and 
Make Void all and every Other will or wills, Legacys and 
bequests heretofore done or Made, Rattifying and Confirming 
this and no Other to be my last will and Testament. 

In Witness Whereof he hath hereunto sett his hand and Seal 
this 23d Day of January, 176L 

W. A. (His Seal) 

Signed Sealed Published & De- 
clared by the Said William Aren- 
ton to be and Contain his last 
will & Testament in the Presence 
of us the Subscribers 

Edmund Hatch 

his 

Martin X Shippard. 

mark 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State . 



20 NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



DAVID BAILEY'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. This sixth day of October, 
Anno Dom. 1745. I, David Bailey, of Pasquotank County, 
in the Province of No. CaroUna, Esqr., being not well in health, 
but of perfect mind & memory, thanks be given to God there- 
fore, calling to mind the mortality of my body & knowing that 
it is appointed unto all men once to die, do make & ordain this, 
as my last will & Testament, That is to say: 

Principally & first of all, I recommend my soul into ye hands 
of God that gave it, &c., and my Body to the ground, to be 
buried at the Discretion of my Exs. hereafter named. And 
as touching such worldy Estate wherewith it hath pleased 
God to bless me in this life, I give demise & bestow ye same, 
in manner & form following: 

Impr. I give & bequeath to my well beloved Wife, Thamar 
Bailey, all the Cattle up Pasquotank River, that I had by her; 
and also, all other Goods & Effects that were properly her own 
before our intermariage, also the sum of four hundred pounds 
Current paper money, to be paid to her by my Exs. hereafter 
named. 

It. I give & order that my negro fellow Andrew, be sold 
at a publick Vendue, to help raise the afsd. money; & that my 
wife be not debar'd the liberty of bidding for him (if she see 
Cause.) 

It. I Give & bequeath to my well beloved Daughter, Eliza- 
beth Bryant, one negro wench named joney, also one Dutch 
Linnen wheel. 

It. I give & bequeath to my well beloved son, Joseph Bailey, 
the Plantation whereon he now dwells, together with all the 
land thereunto belonging, to him & his Heirs for ever; also 
four steers runing on ye sd. Land. 

It. I give & bequeath my negro fellow called Jones, to my 
son, Joseph Bailey, also my negro wench called Moll; also my 
negro boy called Luke; also the one half of my Whip-saw; also 
one Steel-Trap; also one Corn Mill; also one Walnut-oval 
Table besides what he has recvd. before. 

It. I give & bequeath to my well beloved son, Benjamin 
Bailey, one negro boy called Mosee; also Two yoke of Oxen; 
also my old Flat; also all the Steers down ye River that shall 
be in being at my death. 

It. I give & bequeath to my well beloved son, Benjamin 
Bailey, ye Land & Plantation I bought of Ebenezer Hall, con- 
taining Two Hundred & six acres, lying in this County, to him 
& his Heirs for Ever. 

It. I give to my Daughter, Sarah Snowdon, the use & service 
of my negro wench called Ruth, during my sd. Daughter's 



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life, and after her decease I give and bequeath the sd. negro 
wench called Ruth, and all her increase, to the Heirs lawfully- 
begotten of my sd. Daughter Sarah's body; also three Ews 
& Lambs. 

It. I Give & Bequeath to my well beloved son, Robert 
Bailey, my Land & Plantation, the Folly, to him & his heirs for 
Ever; also one negro boy called James; also the one half of 
my negro Girl Called Doll; also one feather Bed & furniture, 
wch is now down ye River; also one black mare, wch I Bought 
of Joseph Lowry, branded With E. L., Two Cows & Calves 
wch is down ye River; also one Case of Bottles; also the half 
of the new Schooner; also the half of my whip saw, one Steel 
Trap; one very large Iron Pot, one iron pot Trammel. 

It. I give & bequeath to my well beloved Son, Simon Bailey, 
my plantation & Land Called Piney Point, lying at Core Sound, 
contianing Three hundred acres p. Patent, to him & his Heirs 
for Ever; also all my Cattle upon that Plantation of the Plan- 
tation mark, being a swallow fork in ye right Ear, the left Ear 
off; also one negro fellow called Mustipher; also the other half 
of my negro wench called Doll; also my Will & order is, That 
the increase of the sd. negro Doll, pass, the first child to my 
son, Robert, the next to my son, Simon, & so on, and if there 
be an odd one, the same to be Equally divided between them; 
also one bed & furniture, wch is in my Room at my son, Joseph 
Bailey's; also Two Cows & Calves, one young mare branded 
with D. B. & called Wren; also one small Trunk, & fifteen 
pounds in Gold & Silver in it of Virginia Currency; also all 
ye Hives of Bees on ye plantation abovesd; also Two Cows & 
Calves. 

It. I give & Bequeath to my Daughter, Tamar Bailey, the 
work & service of my negro Wench called Hannah, during my 
sd. daughter's life, and after her decease, I give & bequeath my 
sd. negro Hannah, and all her increase, to the Heirs lawfully 
begotten of my sd. Daughter's body; also one bed & furniture, 
wch is down the River; also one young Mare called no-fail; 
one Trunk, one white Chest, one Case of Bottles, one Looking 
Glass, one Box-iron Heaters, Three Pewter Dishes, one set of 
Tea ware; also one Dutch Linnen Wheel, also one Woolen 
Wheel made at Core Sound; also Two Cows & Calves, one 
iron pot that I bought of Sarah Snowdon; one iron pot Trammel; 
also one young Horse called Button. 

It. I give & bequeath to my second Wife's Daughter, 
Miriam Overman, one negro Girl called Hagar & her increase, 
to her & the Heirs of her body. 

It. I give & bequeath to my second Wife's son, David 
Wallis, the work & service of a young negro Boy of mine, called 
Jeffrey, towards his maintaining & bringing up, till he shall 
arrive to ye age of Twenty one years; but if the sd. David 



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Wallis, shall happen to die before he Shall attain to that age, 
then the sd. negro Jeffrey, to return to me & my heirs; but if 
the sd. David Wallis shall live to the full age of Twenty one 
years, then the sd. negro Jeffrey is to be his for Ever. 

It. I give & bequeath to my sons, Joseph Bailey, Robert 
Bailey, & my son in law, Simon Bryant, all my neat Cattle & 
Sheep marked with a swallow fork in ye right Ear, the left 
Ear off; also all my Horses and Mares branded with D. B., wch 
are running upon the banks at Core Sound, Equally among 
them; also all the neat cattle upon Hunting Quarter, belonging 
to me, marked with a Poplar Leaf in ye left Ear, & a Crop & 
a slit in ye right. 

It. I will, bequeath & strictly order. That all the rest & 
residue of my personal Estate, not mentioned in this will, 
and wch shall be found in this County, and within the Lord 
Carteret's line, be sold at publick Vendue to the highest bidder, 
and the monies thereby arising (my Wife's Legacy first dis- 
charged), to be Equally divided between my Children, Viz: 
Elizabeth Bryant, Joseph Bailey, Benjamin Bailey, Sarah 
Snowdon, Robert Bailey, Tamar Bailey & Simon Bailey; also 
for my Exs. to take care of my son, Simon Bailey & bring him 

It. I nominate, constitute and appoint my son Joseph 
Bailey, and my son in law, Simon Bryant, Co-Executors of this 
my last Will & Testament, to see the same perform'd to the 
utmost of their power, utterly revoking, disannulling & making 
void all former or other Wills, Testaments, Legacies and 
bequests, formerly by me in any wise made, willed or be- 
queathed. Ratifying & confirming this & no other, as my last 
Will & Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto put my hand & Seal, 
the Day & year first afore written. 

David Bailey (Seal). 

Signed, Sealed, published, pro- 
nounced & declared by ye Sd. 
David Bailey, as his last Will & 
Testament, in presence of us the 
Subscribers : 

t Thos. Weekes, Jurat, 

Patrick Bailey, Jurat, 
John Bailey. 

No. Carolina. March the 29th., 1746. 

Thomas Weeks & Patrick Bailey, Two of the Subscribing evidences to 
the Within Will appeared before me and made Oath on the Holy Evange- 
lists, that they were present & Saw David Bailey, Sign, Seal, Publish and 
Declare the witliin to be & Contain his last Will and Testament; and that 
the said David Bailey was then, and at that time of Sound & disposing 
Memory; and that they also See John Bailey, the Other Subscribing 



ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 23 



Evidence sign his Name thereto at the Same time. Then also appeared 
Simon Bryan & Joseph Bailey and took the Oath by Law appointed to be 
taken by Exrs. 

Enoch Hall, C. J. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



HENRY BAKER'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, Henry Baker, of Chowan, 
No. Carolina, being in good health of Body & of Sound & per- 
fect mind & Memory, praise be therefore given to almighty 
God, Do make & ordain this psent. last will & testament, in 
Manner & form following, that is to Say : 

First & principally I commend my Soul into the hands of 
almighty God, hoping thro' the merits. Death & Pasion of 
my Saviour Jesus Christ, to have full & free parden & forgive- 
ness of all my Sins & to Inherit everlasting life; & my Body 
I commit to the earth to be buried at the Discretion of my 
Executors hereafter named; & touching all Such temporal 
Estate as it hath pleased almighty god to bestow upon me, I 
give as follows: 

First, I will that all my Debts & funerall Charges be paid 
& Discharged. 

Item. I give to my Son, Henry, all the Land whereon I 
now live, to him and his heirs. 

Item. I give unto my Son, Henry, these Negroes, vizt: 
Guy, Clouse, Bobb, Ceasar, ned, Jacob, young Diner, & hagar 
& their increase. 

Item. I give unto my Son, Henry, my watch, Seal, Desk, 
Six rusia Chares, ye great Glass, my Sword, one ovel table, 
besides what I have already or heretofore given him. 

Item. I give to my Son John all my land at a place called 
Little Town, & my Land joining on Banks, Wynn & ascue, & 
the Land bought of William Garrat, all in Bertie precinct, 
with ye Stock thereto belonging, to him & his heirs. 

Item. I give unto my Son John these negros vizt: Arthur, 
Juno, Finney, little Bobb & Dick & their increase. 

Item. I give to my Son, Blake, my land bought of John and 
Thomas Wickings in Chowan, & five hundred acres thereto 
adjoining, wch I took up; & my land at Ahoskey marsh in Bertie 
& the Stock thereto Belonging, to him & his heirs. 

Item. I give to my son, Blake, these negroes vizt: Cipio, 
Joe, Patt & Argalus & their increase. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter Mary, these Negroes, Vizt: 
Darby, Lucey, & Peter, and their Increase. 

Item. I give to my Daughter, Sarah, these negroes, Cato 
& Priss & their Increase. 



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Item. I give to my Son, David, 130 acres of Land at Meher- 
ring landing adjoining to the ferry, to him & his heirs. 

Item. I give to my Daughter Ruth twenty shillings. 

Item. I give to my Son Ladock (?) twenty shillings. 

Item. My will & desire is that my wife, Ruth, have the use 
of these negroes, Vizt: Tom, Benbo, Daniel, Dinah & Joyce, 
Brady, during her natural life & after her Decese I give Tom 
& Dinah to my Son, Henry, Daniel to my Son, John, & Benbo 
to my Son, Blake. 

Item. I give to my wife, Ruth, all the rest & residue of 
my personall Estate whatsoever & my will & desire is that my 
wife, Ruth, have & enjoy the Back room and Entry & half ye 
Orchard to be Divided from the house Westerly & Land adjoin- 
ing to the plantation to worke on Dureing her Naturall life or 
widdowhood. 

Item. My will & Desire is that if it so happens that my 
Son, John, Should Die in his Minority, that then the Land I 
have given him Shall go to my Son, Blake, & his heirs. 

My will is that my land at ye Knuckles, in Nansemond, be 
Sold by my Exrs. towards ye payment of my Debts. 

I do hereby nominate. Constitute, ordain & appoint my 
Brother, William Baker, to be my Executor; & in case of his 
Death, I do appoint my Brother, James Baker; & in case of 
his Death, I do appoint my Brother, Lawrence Baker, of this 
my last Will & Testament, revoaking & making null & void 
all former Wills. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Seal, 
this Ninth Day of January, 1737. 

Henry Baker, (Seal). 

Signed, Sealed, publisht & Declared 
by the Sd. Henry Baker as his last 
Will & Testament in prsence of us 
the Subscribers, 

Edward Vann, 
John Brady, 
Edward Warren. 

May ye 1st., 1739. 
Came before me Edward Vann, John Brady & Edward Warren, & Made 
Oath that they Saw Henry Baker Sign, Seal and pubhsh ye within as his 
last will & testament; & that he was of Sound & Disposing mind & Memory 
at that time & That these Deponents Subscribed as Witnesses thereto. 
At ye Same time William Baker took the Oath appointed by law to be 
taken by Executors. 

W. Smith, C. T. 
Recorded in Grant Book No. 4., Will No. 81. 



JSToKTH Carolina Wills. 25 



JOHN BARCLIFT'S WILL. 

No. Carolina, Perqs. County, ss. 

In the Name of god Amen, the 23d of April 1759. I, John 
Barchft, of the County and Province aforesd, farmer, being 
Weak in Body, but of a Perfect mind and Memory, thanks be 
to god for the Same, Therefore Calling to mind the Mortality 
of my Body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once 
to die, do make and ordain this my last will & Testament, 
that is to say : 

Principally & first of all, I Recommend my soul into the hands 
of God that gave it, & my Body I Recommend to the earth to 
be Burried in Decent Christian Burial at the Discretion of my 
Executors, hereafter Named; and as for Such worldly Estate 
it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life, I Give Devise and 
Bequeath in the following manner and form : 

Imprs. I Give and Bequeath to my Loving Wife Elizabeth 
Barclift the use of one third part of the Plantation and Land 
whereon I now live during her natural Life, together with the 
use of the outward Room & upper Chamber of my house & 
also the use of the Lower Room of my Brick house; also I give 
to my wife the use and Labour of one negro man Called Tom 
and the use & Labour of one Negro woman Called joan During 
her natural life; also the use of my large, Looking Glass, during 
her Natural Life; also the use of my desk during her Natural 
Life; also the use of one Chest; and the use of one Dozon of 
Chairs; also the use of one large Brass Kittle; also the use 
of one large iron Kittle, & the use of two iron Pots, she having 
her Choice; also the use of one yoke of Stears, with yoke. Ring 
and Staple, and two Ploughs; also the use of all the she Cattle 
in my Stock that runs on the Plantation whereon I now live; 
also the use of one Feather Bed & furniture, she having her 
choice; also the use of one large black-Walnut Table, & the 
use of one 15 Bottle-Case; also one 3 Gallon jugg, & one Gal- 
lon Ditto; also the use of all my Pewter; also the use of one 
Black horse, also the use of Six Ewes & Lambs; also the use 
of 3 Iron Wedges; also the use of one falling ax, also the use 
of one hilling hoe & two weeding hoes and two Pr. Pot trammels 
& 2 Pr. Pot-hooks & Gridiron, & ho-cake-hoe; also the use of 
one Box iron & heaters, & one Tea Kittle, & one Sive and one 
Search; also two Buckets & two tubs; also one Pr. small Still- 
iards also one hand-mill being Cullen Stones; also Six Breeding 
Sows. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter Eliza: Sanderson one Negro 
Girl called Rachel, also one Negroe Boy Called jemmy, also 
one Negro Boy called Toney, (being already Delivered to her) 
to her & her Heirs for ever; also I give to my Daughter Eliza. 



26 North Carolina Wills. 



Sanderson one feather Bed and furniture and one Mare, and 
Six head of Sheep, also one iron pot & one iron Kittle, with 
Sundry other things of small Value in her own Possession 
already deliver'd to her Since her Marriage. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter Eliza: Sandersons Son John 
Sanderson, the first Child that my Negro Woman joan shall 
bring after the date of this writing to him and his Heirs for erve. 

Item. I Give to my son Asa Barclift one hundred & Twenty 
five Acres of Land out of the Tract whereon I now live. Begin- 
ning at the head of the Line & running towards the River along 
Joshua Maudlins line as far as the Bridge & then up the Branch 
as far as is Required to make out the Hundred & Twenty five 
Acres holding its breadth out to the head of the Land, to him & 
his Heirs lawfully begotten for ever; and in Case he should Die 
without Heir my Will is that my Son Demson Barclift & his 
Heirs Lawfully begotten shall Possess & Enjoy the sd Land. I 
also give to my son Asa Barclift one Negro Boy Called Mosey, 
also one negro boy Called Luke, also one Negro Girl Called Dina, 
to him and his heirs for ever; Also I give my son Asa one Flax 
hacke. 

Item. I Give to my Son Demson Barclift the remaining 
Part of the Plantation & Land whereon I now live to him and 
his heirs Lawfully begotten for ever; and in Case he should 
Die without Heir my Will is that my son Asa Barclift and his 
heirs shall Possess and enjoy the sd. Land. I also give to my 
Son Demson Barclift one Negro Boy Called Sampson, also 
one negro Girl Called Grace, also one Negro Boy Called Robin, 
to him and his Heirs for ever; I also give to my son Demson 
Barclift one Large Bible, also one young Mare, also one yoke of 
Stears, also one feather Bed and furniture, also one case with 
15 Bottles, also one Plough Chan, also one iron Pot, also one 
small Gun, also my Shoemakers Tools, also one large looking- 
Glass and one Dozon of Chairs after my Wife's Decease. 

Item. I Give to my Son Benjamin Barclift the upper part 
of my Land at the mark-Poplar on the North Side of the Road, 
beginning just above the high rooted Beach Branch at a Beach, 
then running a Straight Course to the Corner Trees of Frances 
Layden & Peter Cartwright, being an Elm & a White Oak 
standing about 5 or 6 Steps apart then running along Peter 
Cartwrights line to the Road then Down the Road to the 
first Station, to him & his heirs Lawfully Begotten for ever: 
and in Case he should Die without Heir my Will is that my 
Son Noah Barclift and his Heirs shall Possess and Enjoy the 
sd. Land; I also give to my son Benja. Barclift one Negro 
Boy Called Dick, also one Negro Girl called Nan, also one Negro 
Boy called Isaac, to him & his heirs for ever: I also give to 
my son Benja. Barchft one Still, one 12 Bottle Case, also one 
feather Bed & furniture, also one young Mare, also a Set of 



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Shoe-makers Tools, also one Pr. of Pot-trammels, also one Pr. 
of Shell-mill-Stones & one Plough Chain, also one small Gun. 

Item. I Give to my son John Barclift part of my Land at 
the mark Poplar lying on the South Side of the Road begining 
at a Red Oak, Standing in the bottom of the high-rooted- 
Beach-Branch, then running Down the Branch to the Creek, 
then down Pruze Creek to a point Called Aarons point then 
up Batemans Creek to Batemans line, then along Batemans 
line to the Road, then down the Road to the first Station; 
to him & his Heirs Lawfully begotten for ever; & in case he 
Should Die without Heir, my will is that the sd. Land be 
Equally divided between my two Sons Benjamin and Noah; 
I also give to my son John Barclift one Negro Girl called Tamar, 
also I give my son Jno. Barclift one Negro Boy Called jo, 
also one Negro Girl Called Doll, to him and his Heirs for ever; 
also one feather Bed and furniture ; also one Gold-ring, one Young 
mare and one Pr. of Pot Trammels. 

Item. I give to my son Noah Barclift all the remaining 
part of my Land at the Mark-Poplar (not heretofore given,) 
to him and his Heirs for Ever and in Case he should Die with- 
out Heir my Will is that my Son Benjamin & his Heirs shall 
Possess and enjoy the sd. Land; I also give to my Son Noah 
Barclift one Negro boy Called George, also one Negro Girl 
Called Pleasant, also one Negro Girl Called Rose. I also give 
to my son Noah Barclift one Silver Cup after my Wife's 
Decease. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter Mary Barclift one Negro 
Girl Called Esther, one Negro Boy Called Anthony, and one 
Negro Girl Called Judah, to her and her Heirs for ever; also 
one warming pan, also one Feather Bed and furniture after my 
Wife's Decease — being the Bed that I gave the use of to my wife. 

Item, my Will & Desire is that my iron-tooth drag be for 
the use of all my sons, and the longest liver to keep it. 

Item. My will and Desire is that my three Negro Women 
(that is to say) Hagar, Ruth, and Moll, and their increase, 
also the Increase of my Negro Woman Joan that is not already 
given, be Equally Divided amongst my five Sons & Daughter 
Mary, when the youngest of them comes to age. 

Item. I Give to my son Asa Barclift one Negro woman 
Called Joan after my wife's Decease, she having the Labour of 
her during her Life. 

Item. I Give to my son Noah Barclift one Negro man 
Called Tom after my wife's Decease, she having the Labour 
of him during her Life. 

Item. My Will and desire is that my negro man Peter be 
sold at the discretion of my Executors and the Money arising 
be apply'd towards paying Debts and Charges, & also I desire 



28 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



that such a part of my Estate as my Excrs shall think Perish- 
able may likewise be sold & the money apply'd as aforesaid. 

Item. My Will is that after my Wife's Decease all that 
I have given her the use of (Except what I have already Dis- 
posed of) may be Equally Divided Amongst my five Sons & 
Daughter Mary. 

Item. My Will and Desire is that all the remaining part of 
my Estate not already given, together with the overplush of 
the money arising by the Sale of any of my Estate (if any there 
be) be Equally divided between my wife and Six Children, that 
is to say, Demson, Benjamin, John, Asa, Noah, and Mary 
as they come to Age. 

And I do hereby nominate. Constitute & Appoint Samll. 
Sutton & Thomas Stevenson, to be my whole & Sole Executors 
of this my last will and Testament and I do hereby utterly 
disallow, revoke and Disannul all and every former Testa- 
ments, Wills, Legacies, Bequests and Excrs. by me in any way 
before named. Willed, and Bequeathed: Ratifying and Con- 
firming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal 
the day and year above Written. 

Joseph Barclift (Seal). 

Signed, Sealed, Published, Pro- 
nounced and Declared by the sd. 
Jno. Barclift as his last Will and 
Testament In Presence of 

James Gibson, Jurat, 
Samll. Barclift, Jurat, 
Mathias Johnson, Jurat. 

No. Carolina, Perqms. County. July Court, Anno Dom. 1759. 

Present his Majestys Justices, & This Certifies that James Gibson & 
Samll. Barclift, two of the Subscribing Evidences to the within will, 
appeard In Court and made Oath that they were Present and Saw John 
BarcUft Sign, Scale, Publish & Declare the within to Be and Containe 
his Last will and Testament and that they also saw Mathias Jonston 
Sign his Name thereto at the same time. Then allso appd. Samuel Sutton 
& Thomas Stevenson Executors In Court, take & took the Excrs oath 
In Due form of Law. 

Ordered that the Hon. Richd. Spaight, Esqr., Secrtry of this Province 
have notice thereof that Lettrs. Testamentary Issue thereon as the Law 
Directs, &c. 

(Test) Miles Harvey, Clk cr. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the office of the Secretary of State. 



North Carolina Wills. 29 



WILLIAM BARROW'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen, I, William Barrow, of ye pre- 
cinct of Hide, in ye County of Bath, in ye Prov°. of North 
Carolina, being Sick & weak of Body but of sound and perfect 
mind & memory and Calling to mind ye Certainety of Death 
and not knowing when it may pleas ye Lord to Call mee out 
of this life do make and ordaine & appoynt this my last Will 
and Testament, in maner and forme following: 

Imp: I give, devise & bequeath to my three Sons, William, 
John & Richard Barrow, my Plantation whereon I now live. 
Containing ffouerteen hundred Acres of land more or les, to 
be Equally devided between my afsd. three Sons, that is my 
Eldest Son William Barrow to have ye maner Plantation 
whereon I now live after my Wif es Dec : to be held of them 
& Every of them their heirs and assignes in fee simple for ever. 

Itm. I give devise & bequeath to my Other three Sons, 
Samuel, Joseph and James Barrow, all my Tract of Land lying 
& being upon Broad Creeke Containeing one Thousand Acres 
of land more or les, to be Equally devided between my sd. 
three Sons namd: Samuel, Joseph & Jams. Barrow to be held 
of them, their heirs & assignes Severally, In fee simple for ever. 

Itm. I give and bequeath to my Son, William Barrow, 
all and every part of my Smithe tools, and my longest Gun or 
f ouleing peace to be at his disposall when he shall attaine to ye : 
age of one & twenty years. 

Itm. I give and bequeath to my Son, John, all & Every 
part of my Coopers tooles, and my Shortest gun to be at his 
disposall when he shall attaine to ye age of twenty one years. 

Itm. All the rest & residue of my Estate over & above ye 
legasies before given So Comeing & remaineing boath personall 
& reall, the one third part of which so riseing I give to my 
Loveing wife Eliz. Barrow, and ye remaineing part after her 
full one third part so taken oute I give & bequeath to my six 
Sons before named & to my two Daughrs Ann & Sarah Barrow 
to be Equally Divided among my sd. Six Sons & two Daughs. 
to be at their disposall, that in my sd. Six Sons afsd. as they 
shall respectively attaine to ye age of twenty one years & my 
two Daughs : to have at ye age of Eighteen Years or ye day of 
marriage. 

Itm, My Will & desire is that my Lov. Wife, Eliz. Barrow, 
have the use and ocquepation of my plantation whereon I now 
live together with all houeses, orchards & all other Conven- 
iances there unto belonging with oute Molestation or Incum- 
brance dureing her naturall life and after her dec: then to my 
son, William Barrow, his heir' for ever more as afsd. that is, 
my will & desire is that my sd. three Sons, William, John and 
Richard Barrow, Shall not be hendered or debarred fron Seat- 



30 ISToETH Carolina Wills. 



ing on Conveniant parts of ye sd. Lands so given them when 
they shall attain Respectively to ye age of twenty one Years. 
Itm. I doe appoynt my Loveing wife, Eliz. Barrow, and 
my Son, William, to be Joynt Execs, of this my last will & 
Testament as witness my hand & Seal this 8th. Day of Jan'ry, 
1715. 

Thos. Bonner, W. Barrow. (Seal) 

Tho. Martin, 

Jno. Porter. 

This may Certifye That on the 23d. 
Day of Octo., 1716. The above 
written will was proved by the Oath 
off John Porter. 

before me, 

Gale, Ch: Just. 

EUz. Barrow one of Exrs. witliin & above meneond took the Oath for 
prformance of ye before written will in presence of: 

Gale, Ch: Just 

Copied from Original Will filed in Office of the Secretary of State. 



EDWARD BATCHELOR'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Edward Batchelor, of the 
Town of New-Bern, in the State of North Carolina, being Sick, 
and weak in Body, but of Sound Mind, memory and under- 
standing, do make and publish this my last Will and Testa- 
ment in manner and form following, to wit: first I recommend 
my Soul into the Hands of almighty God; and my Body I 
commit to the Earth to be decently buried at the Discretion of 
my Executors hereafter Named; and as touching the Dis- 
position of all my temporal Estate, I give & Dispose thereof 
as f olloweth : 

Imprimis. I Will that my Debts and funeral Charges shall 
be paid and Discharged. 

I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Wife, Francis 
Batchelor, all my household Furniture plate and every Article 
of Kichen Furniture &c; I also give and bequeath unto my 
Said Wife one Negro Wench named Cordera, and a negro man 
Named Frank for and During her natural Life and after her 
Decease my Will is the Negro Wench Corderia shall go to my 
Daughter Elizabeth and the Negro Frank shall go to my Son 
John to him and their Heirs and assines. 

I also give to my eldest Daughter, Ehzabeth, the increase 
of the above mentioned Negro Wench Cordera in case She has 
Children; and my Gold Watch. 

I also give and bequeath unto my Son, John Batchelor, a 
Tract of Lying on Susquehanna in Pensilvania, and my wear- 
ing apparel. 



ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 31 



I also give and bequeath unto my Son, Edward Batchelor, 
a negro Boy named Moody, and also my Stock Buckel and 
Sieve Buttons. 

I also give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Frances Batch- 
elor, a negro Wench and child, the Wench Named Judah and 
her Increase & that my estate to be charged for these two 
Negros, and Credit given the Partnership of Assheton & Batche- 
lor for the Value of them when they came into the Country. 

It is my Will and Desire that my good friend, Thomas Asshe- 
ton, shall have the Management and is Impowerd hereby, 
to Receive all Debts due and Owing to me on my private 
account in Pensylvania and the Jerseys for the use of my 
private account and family, and that if my Said Thomas 
Assheton should Die before such Settlement is finished that 
then and for the Same purpose, I do hereby apoint my Good 
friend, John Chevilear, Esquire, to do the Bussiness for the 
purposes aforesaid. 

And it is my Will and Desire that as soon as it may be con- 
venient after After my Decease, that the Accounts of the 
Partnership of Assheton & Batchelor may be Generally Settled, 
and for that purpose all the Goods on Hand, and Negros, the 
following Vessels in which the partnership of Assheton and 
Batchelor is concerned with other people in Interest of Vessels 
and Cargo, Vizt: one half of the Sloop Betsey in partnership 
with Seamore Hood; One quarter of the Schooner Called the 
Patrick Henry, in partnership with Stacey Hebum & Seamore 
Hood; One Sixth part of the Sloop Lydia, in company with 
Jno. Wright Stanly & others. Those Vessels being now on 
their Voyages at Sea to be Sold on their Return, that is to say, 
that part of the Said Vessels & Cargoes which is above Men- 
tioned belonging to the Comp^ of Assheton & Batchelor. Three 
Quarters of the Ship Called Harmony Hall, now lying in the 
Harbour of New Bern with a Cargo on Board bound to France, 
whereof John Darcius is One Quarter Owner, who was to get 
the Said Ship Insured at Charles Town, if so, I would not have 
Our part Sold untill she has made the Voyage and returned, 
But if the Insurance Shou'd not be made, I do in that Case 
Will & require that the three Quarters of the Said Ship belong- 
in to the partnership of Assheton & Batchelor may be Sold 
immediately after my Decease before the Voyage is made. The 
new Ship Called the Harriot, now lying at my warf, also a 
small Sloop called the Dolphin, and the Schooner Called the 
Lively, now lying in the Dock at my Wharf, all belonging the 
partnership of Assheton & Batchelor, my desire is that those 
three last Mentioned Vessels be also Sold for the Account of 
the Said Partnership. And my Will and Desire is that the 
Concerns of the Partnership of Assheton and Batchelor may be 
as Soon as convenient Generally and finally Settled, and that 



32 North CAROLiisrA Wills. 



After the partnerships Debts are paid and Satisfied the Amount 
of My Share of the Stock in trade my Will and Desire is that 
the Same bed is posed of in the following manner, that is to say: 

I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Wife, Francis 
Batchelor, fifteen hundred pounds, to be paid unto her After 
the Settlement is made by my Executors. 

I also give and bequeath to each of my Children the like 
Sum of fifteen hundred pounds each, to be put out at Interest 
untill the Boyes Shall arive to the Age of Twenty one, and the 
Girls to the Age of eighteen years old, and do appoint my well 
beloved wife Guardein to my Said Children, with the Advice 
of my Executors. And it is my Will and desire that if After 
a Settlement of Partnerships Concerns there Shou'd remain 
more money then is required to pay the sum of fifteen hundred 
pounds to my wife and the like Sum to each of my Children 
according to the above bequists, that then the Overplus be 
equally devided between my wife and Children. And if my 
Interest Shou'd fall Short of the Sum of fifteen Hundred pounds 
each, then each of them to have as much less in proportion so that 
what they are to receive may be equal to each. And it is my 
Will & request that my children be kept at school and that they 
may Virtuously brought up in the Fear of God, and the Inter- 
est of the money shall be applied to Defray the expence of 
Education; And it is my further Will and Desire that if any 
of my Children shou'd Die before they arive at age that 
then their part of money &c., shall be Equally Devided among 
the Survivors. 

I also give and bequeth unto my Beloved wife, my Horse 
and two Chairs, Harness, Saddle, &c., to her only Sole use, 
benefit & behoof and also all the Rest and Residue and remain- 
der of my Worldly Goods and effects whatsoever I give devise 
and bequeath unto my Said Wife. 

And I hereby Nominate and Appoint my good friends Thomas 
Assheton of Philadelphia, Dr. Thos. Hasline of New Bern, & 
Frances Batchelor my Wife, Executors and Executrix of this 
my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Will 
and Wills by me heretofore made. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seal 
this day of November, 1777. 

Signed, Sealed, published and (Seal.) 

Declared by the Above Named 
Edward Batchelor as and for his 
last Will & Testament in the pres- 
ence of us who have hereunto 
Subscribed Our Names as Wit- 
nesses thereto, and in the presence 
of each other : 



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N. B. The Words interlined, between the Tenth and Eleventh Lines & 
to the end of that paragraph (for and during her Natural life and after 
her Decease my Will is the negro Wench Corderia shall go to my Daughter, 
Elizabeth; and the negro Frank shall go to my Son John to them their 
Heirs and Assignes) were entered so before Signing & other words Inter- 
lined, to wit: My, her, 

North Carolina, Craven County ss. 

This day about Seven o' Clock after noon, personally appeared before 
me, Joseph Leech, one of the Justices for said County, Richard Cogdell, 
Esqr., Who being Sworn on the Holy Evangelists Declareth, that on 
tuesday the twenty first. Instant, November, a Messenger came and told 
him Mr. Batchellor was very 111 and desired to See him, that he went to 
Mr. Edward Batchelor's, who sayed he had Been for some time very Sick 
and in a bad State of health, and was desirous of making his Will and 
wanted the favour of his assistance to do it. In Compliance thereto said 
Cogdell took down in writing several Instructions from said Mr. Batchelor 
about the Same and after having prepared the same, the next day waited 
on Mr. Batchelor with it, and read it to him, with which he approved, and 
then gave him some further directions for finishing and compleating his 
said Will, all but the naming of an Executor, which he desired him to Leave 
a Blank for, as he had not spoken to the person he wanted to nominate, 
which said further directions said Cogdell also took down in writing, and 
the next morning, which was yesterday morning, he finished the said Will 
according to Mr. Batchelor's directions as above mentioned, and Carried 
it to him and read it, all of which he the said Mr. Batchelor approved off, 
but desired him to call again in the Evening, to fill up the blanks for the 
Executor, as he had not yet spoke to the person he wanted to ask, and then 
to have the Will Executed, Which the said Cogdell accordingly did, but 
finding him asleep, did not care to have him disturbed, but went the next 
morning again, which was this morning about ten or Eleven o'Clock, with 
the Said Will What is the Will hereto annexed, and which is the Will he 
drew from the said Mr. Edward Batchellors own Instructions and read 
to said Batchellor which he approved off as his Last Will and Testament, 
and then desired him to fill up the blank for the Executor with the name of 
Doctor Thomas Haslen as one of his Executors, which he did. And the 
said Batchellor was afterwards in the afternoon twice raised up in the bed 
to Sign it, but being taken with Such violent pains could not Set up Long 
Enough to do it, and about five o'Clock this afternoon died away, to all 
appearance in Sound Mind and perfect Sences, and further this deponant 
Sayeth not. 

Rd. Cogdell. 

Newbem, November 27, 1777. 

Sworn to Before me: 

Joseph Leech, J. P. 

North Carolina, Craven County, ss. 

This day about Seven o'Clock after noon, also Personally Appeared 
before me, Joseph Leech, one of the Justices for said County, Mr. Michael 
Gorman, who being Sworn on the Holy Evangelists Declareth that he 
well knows that Richard Cogdell, Esqr., attended every day at Mr. Edward 
Batchellor's for several days before he died for the purpose of drawing his 
Will, and that he this Deponant, with Mr. John Flynn, were both called 
up between five and Six o'Clock this afternoon to Mr. Batchelor's room 
where he was Laying sick to be Evidences to his Signing his Will, and that 
the Said Batchelor was twice Lifted up in his bed to Sign it but was taken 
with Such violent pains he could not keep up Long Enough and died away 
before he could Sign it. Seemingly to him in Sound Mind and perfect 
Sences, and that the Will hereto annexed is the Same Will that Richard 



34 NoETH Carolina Wills. 



Cogdell, Esq., had in his hand which Mr. Batchelor was then going to Sign 
which they were called to Evidence and further this deponant Sayeth not. 

MicHL. Gorman. 
Newbern, November 27th., 1777. 

Sworn to before me, 

Joseph Leech, J. P. 

North Carolina, Craven County, ss 

This day also, about Seven o' Clock after noon, Personally appeared 
before me, Joseph Leech, one of the Justices for the Said County, Mr. John 
Flynn, Who being Sworn on the Holy Evangelists Declareth, that on 
tuesday morn the twenty fifth Instant November, Mr. Edward Batchelor 
of Newbern, Merchant, Since deceased. Sent him to Richard Cogdell, Esqr., 
for the purpose of desiring him to Come to draw his Will for him, which 
Mr. Cogdell did and hath been every day Since at Mr. Batchelors about 
the Same, and that this afternoon between five and Six o'Clock he and 
Mr. Michael Gorman were both called up to the room where Mr. Batchelor 
Lay Sick to be Evidences with Richard Cogdell Esqr to the said Will 
which Said Cogdell then held in his hand and which Mr. Batchelor was 
twice raised up to Sign, but was seized with such violent pains that he 
could set up to sign it, and then Soon after died away, Seemingly to him 
in his Sound Mind and perfect memory, and that the Will hereto annexed 
is the Will Mr. Cogdell then held in his hand which Mr. Batchelor was then 
going to Sign and further this Deponant Sayeth not. 

John Flynn. 

Newbern, November 27th., 1777. 

Sworn to before me, 

Joseph Leech, J. P. 

State of North Carolina, New Bern, 4th., December, 1777. 

Personally appeared before me, Richd. Caswell, Esqr., Governor & 
Commander in Chief of the said State, Richard Cogdell, John Flynn and 
Michael Gorman, and being sworn upon the Holy evangelists, Severally 
declared that the foregoing affidavits by them respectively made before 
Joseph Leech, Esqr., and Certified by him and Signed by the said Richd. 
Cogdell, John Flynn and Michael Gorman, are true, that is to say, each 
of the said Witnesses declare that the affidavit signed by himself is true. 

At the Same Time Doctor Thomas Haslen and Mrs. Frances Batchelor 
appeared and Qualified as Executor & Executrix to the said Last Will & 
Testament by takeing the Usual Oath before me. Of the premisses the 
Secretary is required to take Notice and issue Letters Testamentary 
Accordingly. 

Rd. Caswell. 

Copied from Original Will filed in Office of the Secretary of State. 



HENRY LAWRENCE BATE'S WILL. 

In The Name of God Amen, the Twelf day of may, 1740. 
I, Henry Lawrence Bate, being very sick & weak in Body, but 
of Perfect mind & memory, Thanks be given Unto God, There- 
fore Calling Unto mind The mortality of my Body & Knowing 
That it is appointed for all men once to die, do make & Ordain 
This my Last will & Testament: That is to say, 



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Principally & first of all, I give & recommend my soul Into 
The hands of God that gave it; and my Body I recommend 
to The Earth, to be buried In decent Christian Burial at the 
discretion of my Executors, Nothing doubting but at the gen- 
erall resruection I shall receive the same again by the Mighty 
Powers of God; And as Touching such worldly Estate where- 
with it hath Pleased God to bless me In this Life I Give demise 
& Dispose of the same In the following manner & form. 

Imprimis. I Give & bequeath to my Loving son, Augustine 
Bate, my Lands & Plantation whereon I now Live To him & 
his heirs for ever. 

2dly. I Give & bequeath to the Child my wife is Big with. 
One hundred Acres of land joyning to the Land I now Live 
on (the sd Land I hold By deed from Jonathan Taylors), to 
that & its heirs for Ever. 

3dly. I Give & bequeath to My son, Augustine Bate, & 
the Child my wife is Big with. One Negro woman Named 
Janny & her Encreas, to be Equally Divided between them 
when they are at ye Age of twenty one years. To them & Their 
heirs for ever. 

4thly. My will is that if Either of my Above mention chil- 
dren Should Die before they are of Age, the Other Shall have 
all I have given them. 

5thly. I Give & Bequeath to my Loving Brother, Humphry 
Bate, one sorrold horse with a white blaze In his face. Called 
Spark, all my wearing apparil Except one hat at the hatters; 
one hackny saddle & Bridle, And one fifth Part of All my stock 
of Hogs which was Raised Last Winter, he Taking Care of the 
Stock till market presents. 

6thly, I Give & bequeath to my Loving Sister, Ann Bate, 
one gold Ring of fifteen shils price Virginia Currency. 

7thly. I Give and Bequeath to my Loving wife Martha 
Bate the Use of my Plantation I now Live on and One Negro 
woman Named Janney During her Natural Life. 

8thly. I Give & bequeath to my Hond. mother, Sarah 
Sanders, the Use of one hundred Acres of Land I hold By deed 
from Jonathan Taylor, During her natural Life; & One hun- 
dred Pounds in Publick Bills to be raised out of my Personal 
Estate, to be paid her towards Building a house on ye sd. Land. 

9thly. After all my just Debts & funerall Charges & Lega- 
cies are paid, I Give & bequeath the remaining Part of my 
Personal Estate to be Equally divided between my Loving 
Wife & Children. 

Lastly, I Constitute & appoint my Loving wife Martha 
Bate my Executrix & my Loving Brother, Humphry Bate, 
& my Loving Brother in Law, Thomas Whitmell, Executors 
To this my Last Will & Testament & I doe hereby revoke & 
Disanull all former wills By made and acknowledge this to 
be my Last will & Testament. 



36 North Carolina Wills. 



In witness whereof I have hear Unto set my hand and seal 
the day & Year above written. 

Enterlind before signd with the 
word, Die. 

Henry Lawrence Bate. (Seal) 
Signs, Sealed & Delivered 
In Presence of us: 

Will Cathcart, 
Henry Hunter, 
Sarah Hunter. 

Eden House, July 9, 1740. 
Then proved before me. 

Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



THOMAS BELL'S WILL. 

North Carolina, ss. 

In the Name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Bell, of Albe- 
marle County, Gentn., being of Sound and Perfect mind and 
memory, doe make, Ordaine, constitute and declare these 
presents to be and contain my last Will and Testiament, hereby 
revokeing & makeing Null and Void all former and other 
Wills by me heretofore made or declared. 

Imprimis. I give devise and bequeath unto my Cousen, 
William Bell, and to his Heirs for ever, all my Tract of Land 
called Matthew's Point in Perquimains Precinct. 

Item. I give devise and bequeath unto my Cousen, Thomas 
Bele, Son to my Brother, John Bele, and to his Heirs for ever 
Fifteen Acres of Land out of my Tract of Land joyning on 
Kendricks Creek, it being the Tract of Land on which I now 
live, and to be laid out according to the discretion of my Execut's 
hereafter named, so as to take in & include the Plantation that 
is cleared & the House now built at the Back Landing; Also 
Two hundred Acres of Land more to be laid out by my Exec- 
uto's as aforesaid so as to joyne on the deep Runn & Swamp 
or division between my land and Mr. Cullen Pollocks & so 
as not to take in or include my Plantation that is Cleared at 
the deep Runn. 

Item. I give devise and bequeath unto my Cousens, Ann 
& Jane, the Children of my Brother, John Bell, the Sum of 
Fifty Pounds (the currancy of this Country) to each, to be paid 
unto them Severaly as they shale arrive to full age or day of 
Marriage which shall first happen. 

Item. It is my Will that my Execut'. hereafter named or 
the survivor of them doe see that out of the profitts annualy 
arriseing by my Estate, they doe maintain & Educate my 



KoETH Carolina Wills. 37 



Cousins, Thomas, and Anne, Children of my Brother, John, 
in as handsome and good a manner as may be. 

Item. Is my Will that ale the residue of my Estate boath 
real & personal be and remain unto my Loveing Wife, Eliza- 
beth, dureing her life, and after her dcease unto my Cosen, 
William Mackey, & his heirs for ever. Provided & be it here- 
by understood that if my Cousen, William Mackey, shall 
depart this life before my Wife; or dye without Heirs lawfully 
begotten by him, that then all my said Estate boath real & 
Personal be and remain (after the Decease of my Wife) unto 
my Cousen, Thomas Bell, the Son of my Brother, John Bell & 
his Heirs for ever. 

Item. It is my Will that no Sale be made of any Slaves or 
Stock, but that my Estate be kept intire as it now is as near as 
possible dureing ye life of my Loving Wife, Elizabeth, excepting 
my Sloop which I leave to the discretion of my Executors 
hereafter named to employ or dispose of as they shall think 
most proper. 

Lastly, I doe make Nominate & appoint my Loveing Wife, 
Elizabeth, and Loveing Cousen, William Mackey, to be Execu- 
trix & Executor of this my Will & Teastiament whome I desire 
to see all Parts of this my Will performed. 

In Testimony whereof, I, the said Thomas Bell, have here- 
unto put my hand & Scale this Eleventh day of December, 
One thousand. Seven hundred & Thirty three. 

Thos. Bell. (Seal.) 
Signed, Sealed, Published & 
declared to be my last Will & 
Testiament (being Interlined, with 
ye words [after ye Decease of my 
Wife]) in Presence of us. 

Saml. Durrance. 
W. Downing, 

her 

Hanah H Girkin. 

marke 

Chowan, Sc. January Court, 1733. 

The within Will of Thomas Bell was in Open Court proved by the 
Oath of William Downing, one of the Subscribing Evidences thereto. 

Test. MosELET Vail, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the OflBce of the Secretary of State. 



38 North Caeolina Wills. 

WILLIAM BENBURY'S WILL. 

North Carolina, ss. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, William Benbury, of ye 
prcinct. of Chowan, in ye Govermt. of No. Carolina, Planter, 
being Sick & weak in Body, but of Sound and perfect mind 
& memory (praised be God) Do make, ordaine, Constitute & 
Declare These presents to be & Containe my last will & Testamt., 
Hereby revokeing & annulling all former & Other wills or 
Testamt. by me heretofore made or Declared. 

I will that all my just debts & funeral Expences be paid 
by my Executrix hereafter named. 

I give & bequeith ye plantation whereon I now live, together 
with my other plantation whereon my Son In Law, James 
Watch, now liveth, unto my loving wife, Jane, for & During 
ye term of her Natural life; & after her Decease, I Give & 
devise ye plantation whereon I now live to my Son, William, 
& his heirs & Assigns for ever; & my other plantation whereon 
James Watch now liveth, after ye Decease of my sd. wife, 
I Give, devise & bequeith unto my Son, Jno., & his heirs & 
assigns for ever. 

I Give & bequeith unto my loving wife, Jane afsd. ye Use, 
Occupation of all my personal Estate wtsoever, for & duering 
ye terme & time She Shall remaine Sole; And I hereby Author- 
ise & Impower my Sd wife at any time During her life, or by 
her last will Testamt., to Give, Devise or bequeith all my 
personal Estate to Such of my Children now unmarried, & 
in Such parts & portions as She shall think fitt; but if it so 
happens that my Sd. wife, Shoud after my Decease marry, 
Then & In such Case I Give, devise & bequeith ye two thirds 
of my personal Estate to be Equally Devided att Such time 
of marrage, amonge my Children now unmarried, Vizt : William, 
John, Martha, and Hannah, & ye other third to my wife afsd.. 
Except & always reserved to my Son, William, ye Mill now 
Standing in my house, & to my son, Jno., As much money as 
Shall purchas another, & lastly 

Doe make, Constitute & appoint my loveing wife, Jane my 
whole & Sole Executrix of this my last will & Testamt. 

In Testimony whereof, I, ye Said William Benbury, have 
hereunto put my hand & Seal, this thirteenth Day of July, 
Anno Dom., 1709. 

Wm. Benbury. 

Signed Sealed, published And W. B. 

declared in presence of : 

Henry Bonner. 
Ann Mosely. 
Edwd Mosely. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, p. 39, Office of Secretary of State. 



KoKTH Carolina Wills. 39 



JOHN BENNET'S WILL. 

In The Name of God Amen. I, Jno. Bennet, of Coratuck 
P'cinct, in ye Albemarle, In ye province of No Carolina, being 
of perfect mind & remembrance, praised be almighty God, 
Doe make this my last will & Testamt. In manner & forme 
following: 

First, I freely Surrender my Soul unto almighty God who 
Gave itt unto me hopeing to receive free pardon & remission 
of all my Sins through ye Infte. mercy of my Infitly. Gracious 
Jehovah, in & through ye merits of my precious Redeemer; & 
for my body to be decently buried att ye Discretion of my 
Extrs. or Extx. hereafter nominated. 

I Give & bequeith unto my son Joseph one half this tract of 
land I now live upon, being three hundred & Twenty four acres, 
with appartenances; also from ye break to ye back ridge. 
Except two acres for a Chappel upon ye Back Ridge joying 
to Jno. Robs Land. 

I Give unto my Son, Benjamin, ye other moiety or half 
pt. of ye sd. Tract I now live upon with ye appartenances also 
& furthermore I freely fully & absolutely Give unto my sd. 
Sons, I manner & forme afsd. & to ye heirs of their Body law- 
fully begotten; & for want of such issue to revert, Decend & 
Come to my Bro"" Joseph Bennet & to ye heir of his body law- 
fully begotten; & for want of Such Isue to revert, Decend & 

Come to my Couzan, William Jones of , In No 

Hampton Shire & to ye heirs of his body lawfully begotten; 
& for want of such Isue to remaine & be for ye use of poor old 
men or woamen that have been honest & laborious & so to 
Continue to ye worlds End, always provided & Excepted & 
So reprised that my lawfuU & loving wife, mary, shall have 
hold possess & quietly Enjoy my plantation I now live upon 
with all Conveniences & appartinances thereunto belonging 
or in any wise appertaineing During her Natural life. & then 
to revert & be as Is limited & appointed afsd. 

I Give & bequeith to my Son, benjamin, half that Tract I 
bought of Jonh Nicker joyning on ye line of ye afsd. Tract on 
ye South Side & on ye line of Edward Jones Senr. on ye North 
Side. I freely fully and Absolutely Give unto my sd. Son ye 
sd. half with ye appertenances & to ye heirs of his body law- 
fully begotten; & for want of Such Isue to revert decent & 
Come to my Son, Joseph, & ye heirs of his body lawfully begot- 
ten & for want of such Isue to revert, decend, & come to my 
Brother, Joseph Bennet, & to ye heirs of his body lawfully 
begotten; & for ye want of Such Isue to remaine & bee for ye 
use & bennefitt of poor Children To pay for their Schooling 
& to remaine unto ye worlds End. 

Now for ye other moiety of half pt. on ye North Side adjoy- 



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ning to ye land of Edward Jones, Senr., I freely, fully & abso- 
lutely give unto my Son, Joseph, & to ye heirs of his body law- 
fully begotten, & for want of Such Isue to revert, decend & 
Come to my Son Benjamin & to ye heirs of his body lawfully 
begotten, & for want of Such Isue to be lett by ye Elders of ye 
Parrish to Dispose to Charitable uses & so to Continue to ye 
End of ye worlds End. 

For my Island I Doe freely & absolutely Give unto my two 
Sons, Jos. & Benjamin, for ye breeding young Cattle & horses 
& to be undevided to them & their heirs lawfully begotten, & 
for want of such Isue to revert, decend & come to my Couzan 
Towers frith & to ye heirs of his Body lawfully begotten, & for 
want of such Isue to remaine & be for ye use & benefit of ye 
poore of ye No west River & so to Continue to ye worlds End. 

Now for my Tract of land Lying on ye East Side Moyoke 
Creek, being three hundred & fifty acres my whole mind 
& will is that itt shall be Sould & ye money laid out to buy 
Servants by my Executris & my wife to have ye use & benefitt 
of themm During her Natural life, & then to be equally devided 
between my abovesd. two Sons, provided always, & my further 
will is, that if either of my two Joseph & Benjamin or ye heirs 
of either of them Doe attempt or Goe about to doe any act, 
or acts, thing or things to alien or discontinue ye lands, Tene- 
ments & hereditamts. or any pt. or parcel thereof, to them, 
either or any of them by me Given & bequeithed in manner 
& forme afsd. either by Testment, fine, recovery or otherwise by 
any ways or means so that ye same lands & every and parcel 
thereof. Can not, or my not, decend. Come, remaine, revert, 
& be in manner & forme before this my will limited, declared 
& appoint & according to ye true Intent & meaning of this my 
Gift, will and last Testamt. yt then Immediately & from thence 
froth ye Estate, Enterest & Title of him or them so attempting 
Doeing or Going about any Such act or acts, thing or things, 
as afsd., then Immediately & from thence forth ye Sames shall 
remaine & be to such person or persons as by this my last will 
is limited & appointed in manner & forme & upon ye like Condi- 
tion or Conditions as though he or they so attempting or Going 
about any act or acts, thing or things, in forme afsd. near 
& Indeede any thing in this my p'sent last will afore mentioned 
or declared to ye Contrary notwithstanding * * * (Illegible). 
* * * (Illegible) Estate with in ye province of No Carolina 
my whole mind & will is that my Wife Shall have ye one half 
During her Natural life & then at her Decease, to Give itt to 
one of my Sons or both of them or to one Grandchilde of mine 
or to all of them or to Either during (?) one as afsd according to 
their Care of or Kindness to her. Now for ye other half of my 
afsd. Estate my whole & mind & will is that itt be equally 
devided between my above sd. two Sons, furthermore my whole 



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mind & will is that my Wife shall have anything Except Cattle 
& hoggs of my Sons pts. paying them for what she shall Chuse 
for her use being Duely appraised, & my further will is that 
forty Shillings be taken of my whole Estate before any devesion 
be made to pay for ye Schooling of two poor Children for one 
whole year. 

Now for my house & land & houshold Goods with all other 
Goods & Cattle arriving (?) to my wife by a legace of two 
hundred & fifty pounds Given unto her by her Grandfather 
Mr. Richard Nesent (?) of South pedeeton in Sumenersett 
Shire, with in ye realme of old England, my whole mind & 
will is that my wife shall have ye one Moiety or half pt. & ye 
other Moiety or half pt. to be equally Devided among all my 
Grand Children. 

& what is my proper rite house, Cisterne, houshold Goods, 
& other things I Give to my afsd two Sons, Joseph & Benjamin, 
yt is to say that wch. was left in Burmodas att my first wifes 
Coming away to me Into Corowtuck: & my further mind will 
is that thay my adopted Son, Sampson Goldard, shall have 
land upon either of my Sons Tracts by me Given with in one 
Quarter of a mile of either of my sd Sons plantations During 
his Natural life; & one heifer wth. Calf & one sow with pigg, 
provided he live with my wife untill he be of ye age of one & 
Twenty & behave himself Dutifully towards her. 

And I Doe make ordaine & appoint my wife, mary, my 
Sole Executrix of this my last will & Testamt. If She doe 
live to prove this my last will & Testamt. & it Please God to 
take her out of this Sublunary world before ye afsd probation 
then my whole mind & will is that my son Joseph shall be my 
Executor, & my Son Benjamin to succeed my Son Joseph in 
his Executorship if Death so Cause a necessity & I revoke & 
make void & null all other wills & Testamts. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto Sett my Seal this Tenth 
of December, Anno, 1710. 

John Bennett. 
George Thomson. 
Ann Thomson. 
Edward E C Cob. 
Edward E S Stafford. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, Page 49, Office of the Secretary of State. 



RICHARD BLACKLEDGE'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. The 20 Day of February, in 
the yeare of Our Lord, one thousand Seven hundred & seventy 
Six, I, Richard Blackledge, Senr., of Craven County, in the 
provance of No. CaroUna, being in Parfect Health, Sound mind 



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& memory, Do make and ordain this my last Willi and Teste- 
ment in manner and form following: 

Imprimis, I give unto my Loving wife, Ann Blackeldge, the 
use of the following Negroes Slaves, Viz. : Tanner Joe, and his 
wife Hannah, and her Son Nedd, negro woman Jean, and her 
Daughter Sebinah, and Boy Moses, & man Fryday, for and 
During the Term of her Natural Life, provided they are not 
Carryed out of the County (without Security given for thire 
Return, at the Decease of my said wife,) I also give unto my 
said wife, a negro Gairl Named Mille & her Increase for Ever, 
I allso give to my said wife the use of the Land Called Hand- 
cocks Plantation, with all the Land I Bought of Joseph Cris- 
pin, for and During her natural Life; & allso the Benefitt of 
one hundred and forty apple Trees to be laid of on the Back 
of the old Orchard on my manner Plantation, for the Term of 
Ten Yeares, after my Decease; I allso give unto my wife Sixty 
pounds, in money, to be laid out by my Executors for Building 
a house on the said Lands, and my will and Desire is, that a 
Sufficient Quantity, of Scantlery and Plank be furnished, for 
the said House, and other out houses Nessery, from my uper 
Saw mill, I allso give to her my said wife the Laboure of five (?) 
good negro men, for the Space of three months, Imediately 
after Crops laid by, to help Cleare ground on said Plantation. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Said Loving wife, Ann 
Blackledge, Six Cowes, & Calves, and fifteen head of Dry Cat- 
tel, the Choice of my Stock on my Manner Plantation (work- 
ing oxen Excepted), and all my Stock of Sheep, Excepting Six 
yewes and Lambs, that I Reserve for Mr. Spyers Singleton; 
allso all my Stock of Hoggs in Fork of Nuce and Contenteny, 
one half of my Crop of Corn, pees. Flax, and Cotton, & Perta- 
toes, and all my Household Furniture one yoak of Oxen, a 
good Cart, and a Sufficient of Plantation Tools for the working 
her Plantation; allso my Riding Chaire, maire, womans Sad- 
dle, Two horses, the Choice of what I have, to her and her 
Heirs and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Richard Black- 
ledge, the Plantation where on I now Dwell, and all that part 
of Andrew Basse's Patent for foure hundred and fifty Acres 
Lying to the westward of the Allegator Branch and a line to 
be to be Drawn from the mouth of the said Branch, Lower 
Corner on the River side; allso, all that part of my Patent 
for Six hundred and forty Acres, Joining Brantons, Jones, 
and Phillipes, which lyeth to the westward of the head of Said 
Branch, & Joining last mentioned old Patents; and One half 
part of all my Lands and mills on Batchelders Creek, Subject 
to the Reservation hereafter made, to him and his Heirs and 
assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my said son, Richard Black- 



IToKTH Carolina Wills. 43 



ledge, The One undivided half part of Two hundred and sev- 
enty five Acers Land on the north side of Nuce River at Pecosen 
Point, Taken up and Patented in the Joint names, of Chisto- 
pher Neale and Richard Blackledge; also the northern Quor- 
ter part of the Lott one hundred and Eight, with the Proper 
Front of the said part, Lying in the Town of New Bern; Allso 
one Lott of Land in the said Town, on Frunt Street, Number 
forty Six, to him my said Son Richard Blackledge and his 
heirs, and assigns for Ever; allso one sett of Smiths Tooles to be 
kept for the use of the mills at Batchelders Creek, and all my 
Library of Books, and my wearing apparel, and one peare of 
Gold Sieve Buttons that I ware, & my watch; I allso give & 
Bequeath to my Said son, Richard Blackledge, The uper half 
of Six hundred and Forty Acres of Land, being the uper Sur- 
vay for that Quantity of Land on Mosleys Creek; allso Six 
hundred and forty Acres of Land Patented by John Fowler 
& Richard Blackledge Jur., & Son William Blackledge and 
Son Benjamin Blackledge Jur., now an Infant, Two hundred 
Acres of Land, Patented by mySelf Eleventh of March, 
1775, Lying on the Eastermost Branch of Mosleys Creek, for 
the mutual use and benefitt, of a Reservoy of water, for all 
ye Lower Lands I hold on Said Creek: & this I strictly for- 
Bid and Disere may Never be Sold to any person Out of the 
Familey while theres one of the name that hold a foot of Low 
grounds on Mosleys Creek. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Son, Thomas Black- 
ledge, Blackledge, all that Tract of Land I Bought of William 
Farmer and wife, (Daughter of Caleb Mattcalf, Deceased), 
and One hundred Acres Land lying on the Beever Dam, Pat- 
ented by Andrew Bass, Joining the above; and one half part 
of all my Lands, & mills on Batchelders Creek (Subject to the 
Reservation heare after made) to him his heirs and assigns for 
Ever. I give and bequeath to my said son Thomas, The 
Southermost Quorter part of Lott Number One hundred and 
Eight, in New Bern, with the Proper Front of Said part of 
Said Lott; allso one Lott in said Town, Number Foure Hun- 
dred and four; and the One half of my One third part of Fifty 
Acres of marsh Land on Trent River, Neare New Bern, Joining 
the Town Line; allso One Negro Man Named Quomino, and 
Foure Cowes and Calves, to him my Said Thomas, and his 
Heirs and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Son William Black- 
ledge all That Tract of Land I Bought of Benjamin Keith, 
together with that part of Andrew Basse's Patent, for four 
hundred and fifty Acres of Land, which Lyes on the East Side 
of the Alligator Branch, and a line to Be Drawn on Run from 
the mouth of Said Branch to the Lower Corner of said Patent 
of Andrew Bass'es; Together with a Patent for Seventy Acres; 



44 North Carolina Wills. 



and one other Patent for Thirty Seven Acres on the Front of 
Keeths Place; and all the Lands I hold or own on The East 
side of the head of the allegater Branch, Joining caleb Wig- 
gines, and John Phillips; allso one hundred and Eighty Acres 
of Land I Bought of Richard Gibbs; and one Other Tract of 
Land for one hundred & Eighty five Acres on the Egle Swamp 
Joining Phillips; & one Other Tract that Joins Bothe these 
Last Patents, in my own Name; allso One Tract Patented by 
me, for five hundred and fourteen Acres Opposite Coxes Ferry; 
allso Two Tracts of Land I Bought of John Browning; and 
one Tract of Land, of One hundred Acres that I Bought of 
Henry Darnall & wife, these three Last Tracts Lays in Con- 
tenteny Neck; allso half of all my Lands On Mosleys Creek, 
Excepting whats before given & allso Excepting one Tract for 
Six hundred and Forty Acres of Land that I Bought of Wm. 
Russell; this I Desire may be sold, by my Exec, (if Peter & 
David Golstrap Dont take itt as they & I Partly agreed, & 
youl find ye memorandon made in the Day Book); But the 
half of all ye other Lands, pine Trees that I have Reserved 
on Lands Sold by my Self, & Trees I Bought of Leve Trew- 
hett, I give to my Son William his Heirs & assigns for Ever, 
I allso give and Bequeth to my said son William one half of 
a Front Lot in New Bern which I Own with Christopher Neale, 
whare the Slaughter house Stands; and one half of my One 
third part of fifty Acres of marsh Land on Trent, neere New 
Bern, Together with the Saw and Grist Mills, Erected on the 
Bever Dam near my Home plantation, with Two good yoak 
of Oxen, one peare of Timber wheels. Screw & Chane and Ox 
Cart, four Cowes and Calves and The following negroes: Sip's 
son George, Boy Jack, a Tanner by Trade, & Augustus Ceasar, 
negro wench Lucy and Daughters Dina and Temp, and thire 
futer Increse; which said Lands, Lotts, Slaves & thire Futer 
Incress To him my said son William, and his Heirs, and Assigns 
for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my son, Benjamin Black- 
ledge, The Lands and Plantation given to my Said wife her 
Life time; allso Two hundred Acres of Land on Stonington 
Creek in Dobbs & Craven County; allso that Tract of Land 
on the south Side of Nuce River known by the Name of Trew- 
hetts old Place, with all the Lands Joining the Same and one 
half of all my Lands on mosleys Creek not heretofore given 
away, or Ordered to be Sold with the half of the pine Trees 
Reserved & Purchased, in order if it shold be agreeable to my 
Two Sons, William & Benjamin, that thay might Buld a saw 
& grist mill on Some Conveenant place on Said Creek; I allso 
give unto my said son Benjamin Blackledge, The following 
negroes, Dick, Fourtain, & Lidea, and half the negroes I willed 
to my wife Ann Blackledge her life Time, to be Delivered to 



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my son Benjamin Imediatly after my Wifes Deceas, to him 
his Heirs and assigns for Ever; allso foure Cowes & Calves, 
and one Lott in The Town of New Bern, Number foure hun- 
dred and five to him his Heires and Assigns for Ever, 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Son in Law, Spires Single- 
ton, to hold in Trust for any Children he may have by my 
Daughter Elizabeth, his wife, The One half of all my Lands 
at Mattemeskeet, Patented By Christopher Neal & Self, John 
Jones and Edward Spencer; allso one half of half of a Tract 
of Land Patented by mr Christr. Neal in Quanitty and Quallity, 
so as to give the Equil One half in Value; allso one half of my 
One third part in a Tract of Land Bought at mattemeskeet 
Betwen Cap Chris^ Neale, Capr John Jones, and Self, all 
these Lands Lays at Mattameskeet; allso the following Slaves, 
one Indean or Mustee Garle Named Amelia, One negro man 
Named Cuff, one negro woman Floro, one negro Boy Frank, 
One Negro Gairl Violet, and there futer Increase, To them, 
there Hiers and assigns for Ever; Allso four Cawes & Calves, 
& six yewes and Lambs, I give and Bequeath my Said Son 
in Law, his heirs and assigns for Ever; I allso give my said 
Son in Law to hold in Trust as afore said, Eighty pounds to be 
laid Out as soon as it Can be raised by my Execr. to Buy for 
my Said Daughter Elizabeths Children one Young Breeding 
wench, for her & her Increase to be Divided Amongst my 
grand Children, if any, as follows. Viz.: I first Disere my 
Daughter, Elizebeth, now wife of Mr. Spires Singleton, may 
have the use & Benefitt of the Laboure of said negroes & Rents 
of said Lands, if any, for and During her natural Life; the 
Lands to go all to her oldest Son, if She hath any Lawfully 
begotten, if none, then to be Equilly Devided amongst all her 
Children; & ye negroes and there future Increase to be Equilly 
Devided amongst her Children, or the Survivers of them, 
there Heirs and assigns for Ever; I allso give my Daughter 
Elizebeth Ten pounds to Buy her a morning Ring, and a pair 
of Gold Buttons. The aforesaid Lands and negroes to be 
Devided amongst my Grand Children, if any, Imediately after 
the dcease of my said Daughter Elizebeth, & not before unless 
itts agreeable to her: And in Case She Dies with Out Leiving 
any Children or grand Children alive behind her, then I give 
the afoesd. Negroes & Land to Equilly Divided amongst my 
Other Children Or there Heirs or assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Said son in Law, Spires 
Singleton, the Half of one Lott of Land in the Town of New 
Bern that I Bought of Joseph Hall, Number four hundred 
and Six, to him, his Heres and Assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my son in Law, Cap John 
Jones of Lower merian, in Penselvania, to hold in Trust for 
any Children he may have by my Daughter Ellenor, his wife, 



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The One half of all my Land that I hold at mattemeskeet, 
Patented By Capt Christo'' Neal, Self, John Jones, & Edward 
Spencer; allso One Lott of Land in New Bern, No. Two hun- 
dred and thirty Six; as allso One half of my one third part of 
a Tract of Land Bought by Chris' Neale, Said John Jones, 
& my Self, according to Quanitty and Quallity, I Desere the 
said Lands my be Devided, the said John Jones & Spyres 
Singleton, to hold in trust for the Children of my Two said 
Daughters; I allso give into my Said son in Law John Jones, 
to hold in Trust for the Children he may have by my Daughter 
EUener, now his wife, the following Slaves, Viz.: negro man 
Simon & his wife Hannah & her son Pollepus & gairl Rachel, 
Besides the Gairl Penney which She haith with her now, and 
thire futer Increas, to them thire Heirs & assigns for Ever; I 
allso Give & Bequeath, unto my Said Son in Law, John Jones, 
in Trust as afoesaid for the Children he may have by my said 
Daughter Ellenor, the Sum of Eighty pounds, to Layd Out 
by my Exec^ as soon as it Can be Raised out of my Estate, 
to buy a young Breeding negro wench with, for her and her 
futer Increas to be Devided amongst my Grand Children 
that my Said Daughter Ellenor haith by the said John Jones, 
if any if Shes none by him, any Other Children She may Law- 
fully have by any Other Husband. First, I Desire my Daugh- 
ter Ellener wife of the said John Jones, may have the use & 
Laber of the aforeSaid Slaves for and During her natural Life; 
allso the the Rents and Benefitts of Said Lands &c. Then I 
Desire the Lands & Lotts Given to Said John Jones in Trust 
as aforeSaid, may all of it go to the Oldest son My Said Daugh- 
ter Ellener may have by Said John Jones, his Heres and Assigns 
for Ever, or if she Shold have non by him, & shold she have 
any other son Lawfully begotten or to be begotten, I give 
the said Lands & Lotts to him, his Heires & assigns. Secondly 
I Disere the negores & there future Increas, after my said 
Daughters Death, be Equilly Devided amongst her Children, 
or the Surver of them, that She may have by the Said John 
Jones, or any Other Husband, and there Heires and assigns 
for Ever. The Said Lands and negroes to be Imediately Di- 
vided after the Decase of my said Daughter, amoungst her 
Children & my Grandchildren, if She hath any Left alive, if 
not, then My will and Disere is that the aforesaid Lands & 
negroes, may be Equilly Devided amongst the Rest of my 
Children or the Survivers of them, thire Heeres and assigns 
for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Ann Black- 
ledge, The following negroes Viz.: negro man Called Miller 
George, Boy Daniel, & girle matha, & one negro wench to be 
Bought out of my Estate, thats young, & will Bread; allso, 
I give to my Said Daughter, Ann, the One half of the negroes 



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willed to my wife, Ann, Dureing her Life time, to be Delivered 
to my Said Daughter, Ann, Imedially after my wifes Death, 
to her her Heeres and assigns; allso. One Tract of Land I 
hold on the Loosing Swamp, of three hundred Acers, and Two 
Other Tracts of Lands that I hold in Dobbs County, one 
Neare David Jarnigan Jur. on the No side of Nuce River, 
that I Bought of mr peter Knights, & One Other Tract of 
Land that Lays On the So. Side of nuce, Neare David Jarne- 
gan, the younger, that Mr Andrew Bass gave me; I allso 
give Ten pounds a peace to my Daughters Elenor Jones, 
& my Daughter Ann, allso Ten pounds to my Loving wife 
Ann Blackledge, to Each of them to Buy a morning Rings & 
a pair of gold Buttons; the afore Said Lands & negroes I give to 
my Daughter Ann, here Heeres and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to any Child, or Children that 
my wife may noAV be pregnant with, or that She may have 
Nine months, after my Decease; the following negroes Viz.: 
Monday a Cooper, Corneliah, & Bay Cane, & girl Tabitha, 
And one other young Breeding wench to be Bought Out 
of my Estate as soon as the money Can be Raised, with thire f u- 
ter Increase to him, her or them, there Heers and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my son, Richard, the fol- 
lowing negroes, Scipio, Tayler, Jack, Begg, Jem, wench Per- 
sillah and hir Daughter Silve; Two yoak of Oxen, Two peare 
of Timber wheels, one Ox Cart, half of all the Tooles Belonging 
to the mills & half the Stock of Cattel and Hoggs that Runs 
on Batchelders Creek & Jumping Run; & half the Boates 
Belonging to the said Mills on Batchelders Creek, or places 
adjacent: and my will and Desire is that Two yeares proffitt 
of the aforesaid mills, at Batchelders Creek and the negroes 
Given to my son Richard, allso with what I have and shall 
heare after give my son Thos. or so much of them as is sofee- 
cent, Shall be Imployed, Imedially after my Decease, to the 
Bulding of a Saw & Grist mill, up Batchelders Creek, wheare 
I Cleare'd to make the Dam Last Summer, a littel Below the 
forks of said Creek or neare that place, whare my Execr. 
thinks itt Can be best & most Convently be Don; & when 
Said mills are Bult & Desire the Neat Proffs of all ye mills on 
Batchelders Creek with this to be Erected may be Equilly 
Devided betwen my Two Son Richard, and Thomas, & thire 
Heirs and assigns for Ever. 

I give and Bequeath to my Son, Thomas, The Other half 
of my Stock of Cattel & Hoggs on Batchelders and Jumping 
Run with ye Boates and utensils at sd. mills, to him my Sd. 
Son, Thomas, His Heres and assigns for Ever, or the Survivers 
of them, the said Richard and Thos. thats In Case Either of 
them Shold Die with Out Coming to the age of Twenty one 
or Leaving Children alive behind them Lawfully begotten. 



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And my will and Desire is, that if Either of my said Sons 
shold Disagree in Continuing the said mills at work that they 
shall not have power to Convay to others, but that the Valua- 
tion there of shall be left to the Determenation of Two or more 
skilfull Honest men and Draw by Lots for the Chance of sell- 
ing or Buying the said mills with all the Lands I hold on the 
said Creek & Jumping Run the shares of the Parties Con- 
tending and the Purchaser shall have Twelve months Credett 
free of Intrust. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my son, Thomas, the follow- 
ing negroes Besides the one heretofore given, Tony & his wife 
Combe, man Industry, & Boy Grigg, to him his Heers and 
assigns for Ever, 

Item. I give to mrs. mary Neal, Ten pounds to Buy a 
morning Ring and a pair of Gold Buttons. 

Item. I give to Miss Betsey Baker, Ten pounds to Buy 
her a Mourning Ring and a pair of gold Buttons. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Honourd Feather, Ben- 
jamin Blackledge Senr., Ten pounds P Annum During his 
naturl Life, and the Labour of my negro man Ceazer. 

Item. I hereby Impower my Executors or any Two of them 
to Sign Scale and Execute any Deed or Deeds of sale for Lands 
to be Sold in Vertue of this will, or heretofore Sold by me and 
Deeds not Executed or fulfiled or perform, any Contract or 
Covenant in as full a manner as I Cold, ware I in Being. 

And to the End that my Heires, or Legatees may see how 
Earnestly I Recommend it to them to Shun Law Sutes, it 
is my will and Desire, & I hereby order that if any Misunder- 
standing, or Dispute shold arise conconing or Relating to 
this my will, that the Parties Contending Shall Imedially 
make Choise of Two or more Skillfull Honest men, whoes De- 
termination shall be final, and if any Legatee or thire Hiers or 
assigns Shall Refuse to Comply with Such Settlement, I hereby 
Declare him her or them, to be for Ever Barred from the Injoy- 
ment of Such Contested Legacy or Intrust in Dispute. 

Item. All the Rest of my Real Estate not hereby Devided 
I give to be Equilly Devided amongst my Children or the 
Survivers of them. According to Quanitty and Quallity in 
Such manner as my Exec, may think most Just & Equitable 
to them and thire Heirs and assigns for Ever; and all the 
Remaining part of my Personal Estate I Desire may be Sold 
Imideally after my Decease for Twelve months Credett with 
Intrust from the Day of sale and the money Ariseing thereby 
to pay of my Debts and Legacy es in this my will mentioned; 
allso all Debts Dew me to be Collected as soon as possible 
and the Residue to be Equally Devided amongst all my Chil- 
dren, or the Survivers of them, thire Heres or assigns for Ever. 

Lastly I mominate. Constitute and Appoint my Freind 



North Carolina Wills, 49 



Jacob Blount, Esquire, Christopher Neale, my Son Richard 
Blackledge Jur., and my Son in Law Spyers Singleton, to be 
Executors, to this my will, allso Guardians of all my Children, 
of whome I Request that my Children, be well Educated, thire 
Plantations well Rented, and negroes hired out to advantage. 

In Witness whare of I, the said Richard Blackledge, have 
hereunto Sett my hand, to this my will Contained on Two 
Sheets of paper and affixt my Seal, the Day and year first 
above Written. 

RiCHD Blackledge (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared by the Testator as his 
Last will and Testament in the 
Presents of us who Signed Our 
Names as Evidences at the Re- 
quest of the Testator, in his Pres- 
ence and allso of Each Other. 
J. G. Blount. 
Hanry Cannon. 
Reading Blount. 

State of North Carolina. 

These are to Certify that on the fifteenth day of October, Anno Dom., 
1777. Personally appeared Henry Cannon, one of the Subscribing Wit- 
nesses to the foregoing instrument of Writing, Before me, Richard Caswell 
Esquire, Governor & Commander in Chief of the said State, And being 
Solemnly Sworn upon the Holy Evangelists Declared that He saw Richard 
Blackledge, the Testator, Sign, Seal publish and declare the said foregoing 
instrument of Writing, Comprised in three Sheete of paper, to be and 
Contain his Last Will and Testament, that to the best of the said Witnesses 
knowledge and belief the Testator was at that Time of Sound and disposing 
Mind and Memory; And that he also Saw John Gray Blount & Reading 
Blount, the other Subscribing Witnesses Evidence the same with him 
in the presence of the Testator and of each other. At the same Time 
Jacob Blount, Christopher Neale, Richard Blackledge & Spyers Singleton, 
the Executors in the said Will named. Appeared before me and Qualified 
as such. Ordered that the Secretary have Notice of the premises and that 
Letters Testamentary issue accordingly. 

Rd. Caswell. 

Copied from Original Will filed in Office of Secretary of State. 



BENJAMIN BLOUNT'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In The Name of God Amen. The first Day of febuary, 
1739, I, Benjamin Blount, Sen; of Terrill County and Province 
Aforesaid, Planter, being Very Sick and weak in Body But of 
perfect Mind and Memory, Thanks be Given unto God; There- 
fore calling to mind ye mortality of my Body And knowing 
that itt is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain 



50 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



this my last will and Testament, that is to Say: Principally 
and first of all I Give and Recommend my Soul into ye Hands 
of God that Gave itt and my Body I recommend to ye Earth 
to be Buried in Christion Burial att ye Discretion of my Exec- 
utors, nothing Doubting but att ye Generall Resurrection I 
Shall Receive ye Same aGain by ye mighty Power of God; 
and as touching Such worldly Estate Wherewith It hath pleased 
God to bless me in this life I Give Demise and dispose of ye 
Same in ye Following Manner and form: 

I Desire that my Whole Stock of Cattle That is in my Proper 
mark may Be Equily Divided Between My Son, James and 
Jacob and Isaac and my Daughter Esther, and Each of Them 
one Bed and one Iron pot and Each of them one ew. 

Item. I will that my Son, Edmund, and my Daughter, 
mary, and my Daughter, Sarah, may have five Shillings Each. 

Item. I Give to my Sone, Benjamin, my manner Plantation. 

Item. I will yt if any of my Children Dies without heirs 
Lawfully Begotten of them to fall then To ye youngest Son 
Either Land or Movables. 

I will and bequeath to my beloved wife, Elisabeth, ye Re- 
mainder Part of my Estate Both of Goods and Chatties and 
Movables, Whome I likewise make my Executrix with my 
son, Benjamin, Executor, of This my Last will and Testament 
of all and Singular my Lands and tennem'ts, and I do hereby 
utterly Disalow and Revok all other former Testaments, Wills, 
Legaces and Excet (?) by me in any ways Before named willed 
and Bequeathed, Confirming this and no other to be my last 
Will and testament. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal 
ye day and year above written. 

Benj. Blount, (Seal) 

Signd: Sealed Published and 
pronounced in presence of us: 

her 
ANN X HOLLIS. 

mark 

his 

ZaCARIAH X GURKIN 

mark 

June ye 1740. 

Came before me Eliz. Blunt, Ex'^ & Beiaman Blunt, Ex'"" to Ben. Blunt, 
Decesed, being duly Sworn promis to fulfill Eavery part of the within will. 
Sworn before me, James Turnbull, J. P. 

Tyrel County ss. June Court, anno Dom, 1740. Present His majestys 
Justices : 
These may Certifie that the within will was proved in open Court accord- 
ing to Due form of Law: 

Test, Thos. Leary, D CI. Cur. 

Recorded in Grant Book 4, Will No. 114, Office of Secretary of State. 



l^ToRTH Carolina Wills. 51 



EDMUND BLOUNT'S WILL. 

In ye name of God amen, the 12th. Day of Febuary, In 
ye year of our Lord, 1754, I, Edmund Blount, of ye County 
of Tyrrell, Being very Sick and weak in Body but of 
perfect Mind and memory, thanks be given unto god for ye 
Same, and Calling to mind ye mortality of my body & Knowing 
that it is appointed for All men once to die, do make and ordain 
this my Last will and Testament, that is to Say principally 
and first of all I Give and Recommend my Soul into ye hands 
of god that gave it and My Body I Recommend it to ye Earth 
to be Buried in a Christian Like and Decent Manner at ye 
Descretion of my Executors Nothing Doubting But at ye 
General Resurrection I Shall Receive ye Same again by ye 
mighty power of god, and as touching Such worldly Estate 
wherewith it hath pleased god to Bless Me in this Life I give 
Devise and Dispose of the Same In ye following manner and 
form: 

Imprimeses, I Give to my well Beloved Son, Edmund Blount, 
my manner plantation with all ye Land Belonging to it. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my well beloved wife, Elisa- 
beth, one third part of all my movable Estate. 

Item. I Desire that Each of my Children Excepting my 
Son, Edmund, may Have one Cow and Calf apeice, and ye 
Remainder part of my Estate I will that it Go to ye maintain- 
ence of my Children. 

Item, and I do make ordain and appoint my wife, Eliza- 
beth, Executrix, and Benjamin Blount Executor of this my 
last will and testament, and I do hereby utterly Disalow, 
revoke and Disanull all and Every other former testaments, 
wills and Legacies, Bequests and Executors by me in any ways 
Before this time named, willed, and Bequeathed, Ratifying 
and Confirming this and no other to be my last will and Tes- 
tament. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal 
ye day and year above written. 

his 

Edmund E Blount. 

mark 

Signed, Sealed and Delivered 
by ye sd. Edmund Blount as his 
last Will and testament in ye pres- 
ents of us ye Subscribers, Viz: 

Benjamin Blount. 

Jacob Blount. 

North Carolina, Tyrell County, ss. June Court, 1754. 

These may Certify that Jacob Blount, one of the Subscribing Evidences 
to the within will appeared in Open Court and made Oath on the Holy 



52 KoBTH Carolina Wills. 



Evangelists of Almighty God that he was present & Saw Edmund Blount, 
Deceased, Sign, Seal, publish, pronounce & Declare the within writing to 
be & Contain his Will and Testament, and that he was then and at that 
time of sound & Disposing Memory; & that he also Saw Benjamin, the 
other Subscribing Evidence, sign his name thereunto at the Same time. 
Then Also Appeared Elizabeth Blount, wife of the Deceased, and Quallified 
as Executrix by taking the Oath by Law Appointed for the Quallification 
of Executors. Ordered that the Honble. James Murray, Esqr., Secretary 
of this Province, have notice thereof that Letters Testamentory issue 
thereon as the Law Directs. 

Test, Evan Jones, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



ELIZABETH BLOUNT'S WILL. 

North Carolina, sc 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Elizabeth Blount, of Cho- 
wan Precinct, Widovii', do make & Declare these presents to be 
& Contain my last Will & Testament, hereby Revoking all 
former & other Wills by me heretofore made & Declared. 

Imprs. I Give and bequeath unto my Son, John Blount, 
Ten shillings in Publick Bills of this Province. 

Item. I Give unto my Son, Thomas Blount, Ten shiUings 
in Publick Bills of this Province. 

Item. I Give unto my Son, James Blount, the Negroe 
Woman named Cushaba and one third of the Cattle at Morat- 
toke, the Bed I comonly ly on, a Rugg, Bolster & pair of sheets. 

Item. I give unto my Daughter, Ann Worley, Thirty 
Pounds in Publick Bills of this Province. 

Item. I Give unto my Son, Joseph Blount, my Negro man 
Nam'd Hector. 

Item. I Give unto my Son, Charlesworth, my Negro man 
Nam'd Dick. 

Item. I Give unto my Daughter, Rachell, my Negro Man 
Named ffrank, my Side Sadie & all my wearing Cloathes. 

My Will & Desire is that my Land at Bare Swamp & the 
Land my husband puchased of Henry Haughton be Equally 
Divided between my two Sons, Joseph & Charlesworth, And 
that the Land at Barrows hole be sold by my Executors & the 
Doctor to be paid out of ye money Arising by the Sale thereof. 

All the rest of my Estate I Give unto my two Sons, Joseph 
& Charlesworth, & my Daughter, Rachell, to be Equally 
Divided between them. 

Lastly I hereby Constitute & Appoint Jno. Lovick, Esq., 
Samll. Pagett & Jonathan Jeacucks, Executors of this my 
Last Will & Testament. 



North Carolina Wills. 53 



& in Testimony thereof, I have hereunto putt my hand & 
Seal this 8th ffebry, 1732. ^ the mark of 

•^ ' Eliz. X Blount. (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd Publish & Declar'd 
in presence of: 

R Hicks. 

the mark of 

Mary X Coleson. 

North Carolina, ss. 

This Day came before me Robert Hicks, and made Oath on the Holy 
Evangelists that he saw Mrs. Elizabeth Blount, lately deceased, Sign, 
Seal, pubUsh and declare the within Writeing to be her last will and Testa- 
ment the day therein mentioned, & that he, the said Robert Hicks, did 
Witness the same, and that he saw Mary Coleson the other Witness there- 
unto put her Mark as Witness also to the same. Given under my hand 
att Edenton the 12th. of March, Anno Domini, 1732-3. 

Geo. Burrington. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the office of the Secretary of State. 



JAMES BLOUNT'S WILL. 

In ye name of God Amen. I James Blount, of Chowan 
precinct, in ye County of Albemarle, in ye Province of Carolina, 
Esqr., well knowing the uncertainty of this life, Do make, 
Ordain & appoint this to be my Last Will & Testament, hereby 
Revoking & Adnulling all former Wills by me Made, and this 
■Only to be taken & reputed as my Last Will. 

Imp. I Bequest my Soule to God who gave it; & my body 
to ye Earth to be Decently Interrd; & as for that Worldly 
Estate wch it hath pleased God to bestow upon me in this 
Life ; My Just Debts, funeral Expenses & Legaties being first 
payd, i give & bequeath as followeth: 

Item. I give unto my son, James Blounte, one Shilling in 
Countrey Commodities to be pd him by my Executrix here- 
after named, w'thin one year after my Discease. 

Item. I give unto my son, Thomas Blounte, & to my two 
Daughters, Ann Slocom & Eliz. Hawkins, Each of them twelve 
penc a peice in Country Comodities to be paid them within 
one year after my Dissease. 

Item. I give & bequeath unto my Grand Children, James & 
Sarah Blounte, the Children of my Son Thomas Blount, & to 
Ann Slocum ye Child of my Daughter Ann Slocom, & to John 
Hawkins ye Son of my Daughter Eliz Hawkins, Each of them 
a Cow & Calfe to be paid to their several parents w'thin three 
years after my Discease in some sort of Stock to run for ye use 
and behoofe of ye Sd Children, till they Severally Com of age 
or by Mariage Capacitated to receive ye Same. 



54 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



Item. I give & bequeath all ye Remainder part of my 
Effects Reale & personall whither it Consist in Lands, houses, 
negroes. Servants, Stock, household goods, or any other Kind 
of Specie w'tSoever, unto my Loving wife Ann Blounte for 
her to have, hold, Occupie & enjoy. During her Naturall Life 
w'thout Lett or Controule, and att her Death to Dispose out 
of ye Same to ye Value of Sixti pounds in Countrey Comodities 
to Whoever She Shall think fitt. And after her, my D Wifes 
Disease, I give ye whole remainder of my Estate to my Son, 
John Blount, and his heirs for ever; And I do hereby appoint 
and ordaine that my said son John Shall be Decently Main- 
tained out of ye Estate During his Minority. And in Case my 
said Wife, Ann Should Live till after my Said Son John Should 
come of Age, then if he Should Happen to Marry, or to go to 
Live in some Other place from my Sd Wife, then Shee to pay him 
thirty or forty pounds wch Shee please, in Country Comodities. 

Lastly, I appoint my Loving Wife, Ann Blounte, my whole & 
Sole Executrix of this my last Will & testament, Desiring her 
to be carefull in every Article & Clause thereof; & for Con- 
firmation of ye Same I have hereunto sett my hand & Seale, 
this 9th day of July, In ye year of our Lord God, 1685. 

March ye 10th &c. Before signing sealing or Publishing 
I do hereby Appoint yt, in Case My Son Jno Should Dye w'th- 
out heirs Male, then I give & bequeath all my lands & houses to 
ye Heirs Male, of My son Thomas Blounte & so successively 
do Entaile the Same on their Heirs Male of my Son Thomas 
forEver; But in Case the heirs Male, of my Said Sons John 
& Thomas should both fayle, then I Intayle ye Same on ye 
heirs genall of my Son Jno. first, then of my Son Thomas, & 
if both Should fayl, then of the heirs of My Daughter Ann 
Slocum & Eliz Hawkins. 

James: Blounte (Seale) 

Signed, Sealed & Published 
as his Last Will & Testam't in 
presence of 

her mark 

Jane X Miller 
Jno Baily 
William Dobson 
Jno Wettinhall 

This Will Proved by Jno Hall and Jane Miller on ye 17 Day of July, 
1686, And by Will'm Dobson on the 11th of July, 1686, who upon their 
Oaths before me Duely administerd did Attest that they See ye Testator 
above named, James Blounte, Signe & Seale And heard him Declare 
the Above written to be his last Will and Testament. 

Seth Sothell. 

Recorded in Will Book No. 1 p. 120, Office of Secretary of State. 



ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 55 



JAMES BLUNT'S WILL. 

In. THE NAME OF GoD, Amen. The twelf day of ffebuary, 
In the year of our Lord God, 1716. I, Jeamse Blunt, in the 
Prcinct Chowan, in Nor. Carolina, Being very Sick and weak 
of body but of perfect mind and Memory, Thanks be to God, 
Do make and Ordain this Last Will and Testament, In manner 
following, That is to say: 

First and Chefest, I give my Sole To the hands of Allmighty 
God who Gave It me; and my body I Commend to the Earth 
to be Decently Buried in Christan Buriel, at the Discretion 
of my Executors, nothing doubting but at General Resurection 
I shall recave the Same again by the Mighty poure of God. 

As Touching Worldly Estate wherewith It hath pleased God 
to bless me with, I give. Devise, Bequeath and Dispose of the 
same in manner and forme following : 

I Leave to my Loving wife, Elizabeth Blunt, all my personal 
Estate During her Life, porvisardly that She, the Sd Elizabeth 
doth remain wedow, otherwaise, no longer then She the Sd 
Elizabeth Shall marry; at that time of her maredge to returne 
to my blovd Daughter, Anne, and her heairs for Ever. 

I make my well beloved wife, Elizabeth Blunt, and my 
Daughter, Anne, full and whole Executrix, and after my Loving 
wife, Elizabeth, Desease, I give to my Loving Daughter, Eliza- 
beth Yelverton, a yong mare; and to my Two grand Children 
James Yelverton and Jon (?) Yeltverton, to Each of them a 
Cow yearling after the Desease of my loving wife, Elizabeth 
Blunt; and 

My Son, John Yelverton, I make over Scare of my Estate; 

And to my Daughter, mary, five pounds. She or her heairs; 

And to my Granddaughter, Sara Philips, Two Cows with 
ther Calvs, to be Left in the porseon of my Daughter, anne, 
till the Day of her maredge, the Sd. Sara Philips. 

Give to my Son, John Blunt, a Shilling; and to my Son James 
Blunt, I give a Shilling; and to Wilham Nea — (?), a cow year- 
ling and Iron pott and Two puter Dishes. 

And I Give and bequeath to my Daughter, Anne Blunt, the 
plantation that I now Live appone with Two hundred^^'' acers 
of Land, with all my Cows, Calves, Stars, Buls, Sheep, horses, 
mars, or Mills with all watter Crafts, with all housall gods, 
with all mannor of Implements whatsoever belongen unto me, 
rale or personal; and at the Day of my Daughter, anne, mar- 
redge. She may Seate (?) apon any part of the Sd. Land with 
out the least trouble of her, the aforsd Elizabeth Blunt, or 
any persone, or persons whatsoEver. 

If It may please the allmighty God that I Desease att this 
presents, that I give to my Daughter, anne, the half of my 



56 North Carolina Wills. 



Lether that, I, the Sd James Blunt, have by me now this psents, 
to her and her disposal. 

And I do utrly deny, disalow, revoke, annulle and Evry 
other formar Testament, wills and Legacies, bequests and 
Executors. 

And I give and bequeath to my Son, John Yelverton, fifty 
Shillings, to be paid in Starling money England. 

I utrly deny all maner wills, Testemt. as aforSd mad befor 
this time named, willed and bquathed, ratifying this and 
none other to be my last will and Testement. 

In witness, I have heareto Sete my hand, Seale the of the 
Yeare above Written. 

James Blunt (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published and 
pronounced by the Said James 
Blunt, as his last will and Teste- 
ment: 

F. Turner. 

her 

Anne N Dugles. 

mark 

John Yelverton. 

March the 27th, 1717. 

The within Will is provd. by the Oath of Jno. Yelverton in Open 
Court. 

R. Hicks, Clk. Cur. Gen: 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN BLOUNT'S WILL. 

No. Carolina Sc. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, John Blount, of Chowan 
precinct Esq., Do make and declare these presents to be and 
contain my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all 
former and other Wills by me heretofore made or declared. 

Imprimis, I Give, Devise and Bequeath unto my well be- 
loved Wife, Elisabeth, all and Singular my Lands, Tenements 
and Hereditaments whatsoever within this Government for 
and during the Term of her Natural Life if she so long con- 
tinues Sole. 

Item. Whereas the Land I now dwell on containing Six 
hundred and forty acres, fronting on Albemarle Sound is In- 
tailed Land, It is my Will and Desire that the one half thereof, 
or Such part thereof being the Westernmost part as in this my 
Will is hereafter described, shall be my Son, John, the Heir 
at Law, be vested in my Son, Thomas, and the Heirs of his 
Body Lawfully begotten, either by Act of Assembly or by 



North Caeolina Wills. 57 



some other Lawful! way or means, or that in Lieu thereof my 
Son John shall have such part of my back Lands as is here- 
after described. But if some Expedient shall not be found out, 
by my Son, John, either by Act of Assembly, or otherwise, to 
vest the Westernmost part of the Land whereon I now dwell, 
to and for the Use of my Said Son, Thomas, and the Heirs of 
his Body lawfully begotten, then it is my Will that all my 
Said'jback Lands containing by Estimation Twelve hundred 
and Sixty Seven Acres, be the Same more or less, shall be and 
remain to my Said Son Thomas and the Heirs of his Body 
lawfully begotten; And in Case a Division of the Said intailed 
Lands can be Effected, then my Will is that my Eldest Son, 
John, and his Heirs lawfully begotten shall have the Eastern- 
most part of all the Lands as well intailed as those I have taken 
up myself, and my Son, Thomas, and his heirs lawfully begot- 
ten to have the Westernmost part of the Said Land, all which 
Lands are to be divided after this Manner, Vizt: The Breadth 
of the Land belonging to the plantation whereon I now dwell 
on Chowan or Albemarle Sound, to be equally divided on the 
Front to the Water, and when the Middle is found, then to 
Set a Course which will take the Branch or Valley on the Back 
of my now dwelling House where is a Sort of a Spring of Water, 
and Mulbery Trees planted; and from thence down the Branch 
'till it comes to a Bridge (which goes over the Swamp behind 
the House unto the neck called poplar Neck), which Bridge 
is now the Main Horse Road to Yawpim, and that Bridge 
to be the Division across the Swamp, So along the Swamp 
on the West Side of the Bridge 'till it comes to the Mouth of 
the Branch where there is a piece of Ground cleared, and a 
puncheon House built at the Head of the Branch, and that 
Branch to be the Division 'till it comes to the North west 
Corner of the Said cleared Ground; then Such a Course as 
will go to a Hickory, in both Patents called a Poplar, marked 
with this Mark *; and from that Tree the division to be ac- 
cording to the patents 'till it comes to the Northernmost End 
of the Beech Island Land, and so to divide each Ways accord- 
ing to, and agreeable with the Patents : But if my Son Thomas 
cannot by any lawfull wayes or means have the part of all the 
Lands allotted him according to the Division mentioned in 
this Paragraph, then my Will is as before Exprest, that all 
my back Lands, containing by Estimation Twelve Hundred 
and Sixty Seven Acres, be the Same more or less, shall go to 
my Said Son, Thomas, and the Heirs of his Body Lawfully 
begotten. 

Item. My Lands lying on Welches Creek Vizt: Six hun- 
dred and forty Acres that I bought of Roger Snell, and One 
hundred & Ten acres adjoinging thereto surveyed for me by 
Mr. William Gray, I Give, devise and Bequeath unto my 



58 North Carolina Wills. 



Two Sons, James & Charles, to be Equally divided between 
them; my Son James to have the Lowermost half; and my 
Son Charles to have the uppermost half. To have & to hold 
the same unto the said James & Charles, and the heirs of their 
Respective Bodies Lawfully begotten, by Moieties in Sever- 
alty and not in Joint Tenancy. 

Item. I Give, devise & Bequeath unto my Son, James, 
and his Heirs & Assigns, Two hundred forty five acres of Land, 
commonly called Ticers rich neck, lying on the back of Welches 
Creek land, he paying the Sum of Thirty pounds to my Son, 
Joseph, "wdthin One Year after my Son, Joseph, shall arrive to 
full Age, but if my Son, James, shall not think fit to accept 
of that Land on this Condition, then I Give the same unto my 
Son, Charles, and his heirs and Assignes, on the like Condi- 
tion of his paying to my Son, Joseph, Thirty pounds within 
Eighteen months after my said Son, Charles, shall come to 
Age: But if neither my Said Sons, James and Charles, shall 
pay unto my Said Son, Joseph, the aforesd Thirty pounds 
as exprest in this Paragraph of my Will, then I Give, Devise 
and Bequeath the said Two hundred forty five Acres to my 
Said Son, Joseph, and his heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I Give, Devise & Bequeath unto my Son, Joseph, 
all my Lands at Matchapungo, known by the name of Goshen, 
where Thomas Davis lately dwelt, to him the said Joseph, and 
the heirs of his Body lawfully begotten. 

Item. It is my Will, and I do hereby order the same, that 
in case either of my Sons John, Thomas, James, or Charles 
should dye without Lawfull Issue, the first of them so dying, 
his Lands in this Will given, shall go to my Son, Joseph, and 
to the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten forever. And if 
any other of my Said Sons shall Dye without Issue after my 
Son Joseph shall be possest of any Lands by Virtue of this 
paragraph of my Will, then my Will is that the part of such 
so dying without Issue, shall go to the next heir at Law, and 
the heirs of his Body Lawfully begotten forever. 

Item. I Give, Devise & Bequeath unto my Dearly beloved 
Wife, Elisabeth, all my Lands at Bear Swamp and at Barrow 
Hole & that piece of Land which I bought of Henry Haughton, 
to her, and her heirs & Assigns forever. 

Item. I Give, Devise and Bequeath unto my Dearly be- 
loved Wife, Elisabeth, the use and occupation of all and Singu- 
lar my Personal Estate during the time she shall continue 
Sole, and at her Decease (if sole), to dispose thereof as she 
shall think fitting, to all, or any of my Children; But in case 
my said Wife shall Marry, then it is my Will that my Personal 
Estate shall be equally divided into Three parts, whereof my 
said Wife shall have one Third part, and the other Two third 



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parts to be divided by my Said Wife among my Children, as 
she shall think most proper and convenient. 

Item. I Bequeath unto each of my Daughters Vizt: Mary 
Jacocks, Elis*. Paget, Sarah Lovick, Martha Worsley, and 
Hester Worley, a Gold Ring. 

And I do hereby make & Constitute my said Wife, Elisa- 
beth, Executrix of this my Will, and also do request my re- 
spected friends John Lovick & Thomas Pollock Esqr., to be 
assistants to my said Will to see every Clause and article in 
this my Will performed. 

Lastly, It is my Will that my Sons, John & Thomas, shall 
have Liberty to Build & Settle on each of their respective 
Tracts of Land when they shall come to Age or sooner with 
their mothers Consent, and that they may have Liberty 
to clear Ground, Fence & Tend it & make Pasture of the clear 
Ground where I dwell, without too much incommoding their 
Mother, to whose advice & direction I recommend them and 
all my Children. 

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal 
this twenty Seventh day of January Anno Dom. 1725-6. 

John Blount (Seal) 

Signed Sealed published and 
declared in presence of 

Samll. Warner. 
Wm. Benbury. 

his 

Magnes Z Plowman. 

mark 

No. Carolina So. 

Be it known to all Men by these presents, That whereas, I, 
John Blount, of Chowan precinct, Esq., have made and de- 
clared my last Will and Testament in Writing, bearing date 
this twenty Seventh Day of January Anno Dom: 1725-6, I, 
the Said John Blount, do by this present Codicil, confirm and 
Ratify my Said last Will and Testament, and in Considera- 
tion that my Daughters, Ann, and Rachel, are not mentioned 
in my Said Will, I do hereby desire that my Said Daughters 
should have a Gold Ring each, as in my Will is directed to be 
given to the Rest of their Sisters, and that they also shall re- 
ceive of my Estate as their Mother shall see convenient. 

And I also do request Christopher Gale, Esq., to be an As- 
sistant, together with Jno. Lovick, and Thomas Pollock, Esq. 
mentioned in my Said Will to See every Clause and Article 
of my will performed. And my Will and meaning is that 
this Codicil be, and be adjudged to be, a part and parcel of 
my Said last Will and Testament, and that all things herein 
Contained be as truly performed as if the Same were so de- 
clared and Set down in my Said last Will and Testament. 



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In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and 
Seal, this twenty Seventh Day of January, Anno Dom. 1725-6. 

John Blount (Seal) 
Signed, Seald, published and (Coat of Arms on Seal) 

declared, in presence of 

Samll. Warner. 
Wm. Benbury. 

his 

Magnes Z Plowman. 

mark 

No. Carolina Sc. Sir Richard Everard, Barrt., Governor, Capt 
General, and Admiral. 

These may Certify that Samuel Warner, Gent., personally appeared 
before me and made Oath on the holy Evangelist, that he Saw John Blount, 
Esq., Sign, Seal, pubUsh and declare the within written to be his last Will 
and Testament, and that he was then of a Sound disposeing mind and 
Memory; and that he saw the other Evidences that have witnessed the 
Same, Sign their Names to it at the Same time; and further that he Saw 
the Sd John Blount, Sign & Seal the Codicil annexed to this Will, and that 
he was then of perfect mind & Memory, and Witnessed the Same together 
with the other Evidences thereto. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand, this 18th day of May 
1726. 

Letters Granted May ye 18th, 1726. Richd Everard. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN BLOUNT'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, John Blount, of Chowan 
County, do make and declare These Presents to be and contain 
my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former and 
other Wills by me heretofore made or declared. 

Imprimis, I give. Devise and bequeath unto my beloved 
Wife, Sarah, the Use of the East part of the Land whereon 
I now Live, to begin on the Sound side, Twenty Feet to the 
Eastward of the North East Corner of the Barn; from thence 
such a Course as shall take one Third part of the Lands and 
Tract, during her Natural Life or Widow-hood, And I Like- 
wise give to my Loving Wife the Use of Three Negroes, Vizt: 
Fortune, Gregory, and York, during life or widow-hood. I 
Likewise give to my Loving Wife the Use of all my House-hold 
Goods, Excepting my writing Desk, she paying to my Three 
Sons, James, Frederic, and Wilson, one Feather Bed and Fur- 
niture, To Each of them when they come to the Age of Twenty 
One Years. I Likewise give to my well beloved Wife the Use 
of one fourth part of all my Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, and my 
Riding Horse, called Trooper, and one young Horse, called 
Dart, one young grey mare about Three Years Old, during 



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her Natural Life or Widow-hood, and after her Marriage or 
Decease to be Equally Divided amongst all my Children with 
the Increase thereof. I Likewise give to my beloved Wife the 
Use of Two Negroe Wenches, called Venus and Doll, reserv- 
ing their Increase to be Equally Divided amongst all my Chil- 
dren, and at the Marriage or Decease of my said Wife, the 
Two aforesaid Negroes, Venus and Doll, to be given to my 
Children as my said Wife shall think proper. 

Item. I give to my Loving wife, fifteen Barrels of Indian 
Corn. 

Item. I give, devise and bequeath to my Son, James, my 
Plantation and Tract of Land whereon I now Live (he not 
barring his Mother of her Third Part during her Natural Life 
or Widow-hood), to him and his male heirs Lawfully begotten 
of his Body, for Ever, and in case of failure of such Heirs of 
my Son, James, then to my Son, Frederic, and heirs male, 
Lawfully begotten of his Body for Ever, and in case of failure 
of Male Heirs of my son, Erederic, then to my Son, Wilson, 
and his male Heirs, Lawfully begotten of his body for Ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my Son, James, Three Ne- 
groes Viz: Sharper, Finn, and Tom, with all my Brewing Ket- 
tles, Tubbs and Fats, and all my brewing works, and my 
writing Desk, To him, his Heirs or Assigns. 

Item. I give and bequeath To my Son, Frederic, Four 
Negroes, Viz: Potter, Frank, Charles, and Will, his Heirs or 
Assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my Son, Wilson, Three 
Negroes, Vizt: Boston, Jack, and Mustipher, and as my Sis- 
ter in Law, Mrs. Mary Moor, desires to have the care of my 
Son, Wilson, my Will and desire is that she should have the 
Care of his Education and bringing up, and in case that she 
should Die and not provide sufficient for him, then to come 
under the Care of my Executors herein after mention. 

Item. I give and bequeath To my Daughter, Elizabeth, 
one Negro wench, call'd Dinah, and her Increase. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Martha, one 
Negroe wench, called Jane, and her Increase. 

Item. I give and bequeath To my Daughter, Mary, one 
Negroe wench call'd Sarah, and her Increase. 

My Will is that five or Six of the likelyest of my breeding 
Mares, that is now on my Plantation or that can be rais'd, 
should be kept for the use of my Children, and Likewise I 
would have all my other Stock of Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, 
to be kept on my Plantation To raise on, for the Use of my 
Children. 

My desire is that my Chaise, Boat, Blacksmith's Tools, 
watch, and other Tools, or anything Else that is Likely4to 
perish, should be sold at Public Vandue, Excepting Sufficient 
Tools for the Use of the Plantation. 



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Item, I give and bequeath To my Brother, Charles Blount, 
my best Broad Cloth Suit of Cloaths, my best Beaver Hatt 
& Wigg. 

My will is that none of the Timber should be cut or Sold, 
Excepting for the Use of the Plantation, and that no Stranger 
shall be admitted to Live on any part of the back Land to 
Destroy the Timber, and that no Person shall on any Con- 
sideration whatsoever be admitted to Live on any part of my 
Land Excepting an Overseer, my Will is likewise that all my 
Negroes should be kept to work on my Plantation, and that 
no other Negroes shall be admitted to work on my Planta- 
tion, Excepting they are the property of my wife or Children. 
And my Will is that all the money that shall arise out of my 
Estate, after all Reasonable Expences is paid, should be Laid 
out to purchase Likely young Negroes, at the Discretion of 
my Executors hereafter mentioned, for the use and Benefit 
of my Children, and my will and Desire is that my Execu- 
tors, hereafter mentioned, should take great Care to have 
my Children Educated and brought up in a Christian Like 
manner, and in case any one or more of the Children's Negroes 
should Die before they come into their Possession, then my 
desire is that they have others bought, of the same value as 
they would have been at the Devision, out of the remaining 
part of my Estate which is not perticularly before given, my 
Will and desire is, that when the Estate of my Children that 
is Liveing shall come to ye Age of Twenty one Years, that if 
any of my Children should have lost any of their Negroes, 
that they should be made up to them in full Value, then all 
the principall part of my Estate, with the Profits arising thereon, 
in the Hands of my Executors to be Equally Divided between 
my Children. 

And Lastly, I do nominate, constitute, and appoint my 
trusty and Loving Brothers, Joseph and Charles Blount, and 
-my Two Sons, James and Frederic Blount, after they come 
to the Age of Twenty one Years, my Executors, to see every 
clause and Article of this my last Will and Testament fulfill'd. 

Dated the Eight Day of December 1753. 

John Blount (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Publish'd, and (Coat of Arms on Seal) 
Declar'd in Presence of 

J. Halsey Jurat 
John Beasley 
Jno Smith 
Richard Dunbar 

North Carolina, Chowan County, ss: April County Court, 1754. 
Present, His Majestys Justices. 
These may Certify that John Halsey, Esqr , appeared in open Court & 
made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, that he Saw John 



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Blount, Esqr., Sign, Seal, Publish, and Declare the within to be & Contain 
his Last Will and Testament, and that he was then and at that time of 
sound & Disposing mind and memory, and that he also Saw John Smith, 
John Beasley, & Richard Dunbar, Sign their names thereto at the Same 
time. 

Test: Will Halsey, Cler. Cur. 

Chowan County, ss. May the 9th: 1754. 

Then Appeared before me Mr: Charles Blount, one of the Executors of 
the Last Will and Testament of John Blount, Esqr., deceased, and was 
duly Quahfied as Executor thereto, by taking the Executors oath by Law 
appointed to be taken by Executors. 

Jas: Ckaven 

Copied from Original Will filed in the office of the Secretary of State. 



THOMAS BLOUNT'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In ye name of God Amen. I, Thomas Blount, being in 
perfect health and sound Memory, Do make this my last will 
& testiment, thereby Revoke all former Wills & testements 
wtever in manr. & form following, viz: 

Impr. I Do give & Bequeath my soul to God yt gave it, 
Hopeing throw yr mercy & Merett of our Ld. & Saviour Jesus 
Christ, to receive a full & Genl. pardon of all my Sins; and my 
body to ye earth, there to be Desently Intered, acording to ye 
rits of ye Church of Engl., by my Execr. hereafter Named. 

Item. Whereas, by a former Will I have given Half my 
moveable Estate, & two plantations, known by ye names of 
Midle plantation, & yt whereon I now live at ye mouth of 
Hendricks Creek, to my ever loving wife, Mary Blount, & 
her issue (provided it be to ye children Begotten of her body 
by me Thomas Blount), after her Death, I Do confirm and 
make good ye same unto her, by this my will, in man'r. as is 
above expresst. 

Item. As to ye Part of my Estate, both real and personal, 
I give and bequeath as following: unto my son, James Blount, 
his Chare of two negroes out of ye other halfe of my sd Estate, 
and my shoope of smith tooles, with ye anvell, belows, & all 
other tooles thereunto belonging, wt. the Iron & Steel & filles, 
and half ye tract of land Called Cobbin Necke, yt is to say, ye 
Northerly part of ye plantation, to be included in ye part 
belonging to him & ye boye Bonner. 

Item. I do give & bequeath all my whole stocke of Cattle, 
to be equally Devided between my children begotting of sd. 
Mary Blount, my daughter, Billah, who has maryed to kellem 
tyler, to be excepted out of this gift, she having received her 
portion allready. 



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Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Billah, aforesd. 
one silver spoon. 

Item. As to ye rest of my Estate, tis my will & Desire yt 
it should be brought to an apprismt & out of it pay unto my 
three daughters, Sarah Peirce, Christian Ludford, & Ann Wilson, 
these sums hereafter named, yt is to say, unto my Sarah tenne 
pound Sterl. to be paid in Country Commodity; to my daughter, 
Christian, twenty Pounds Sterl. to be pd. as aforesd. & to my 
daughter, Ann, twenty Pounds Sterl. to be paid in like manner: 
and in case of the death of any of my aforesd daughters, ye same 
to be pd to either of their heirs: & to each of them one silver 
spoon: & further I Do give unto either of my two daughters 
last named, being, Christian, & Ann, too yews and a Ram, to 
each of them, and in case my sd Estate so appraised, after 
the things before giving away, do not amounted to ye sd sumes 
of money, by me giveing them, my said daughters, to be paid 
proportionable out of w't it is apraised to: but if it shall amount 
to more then it my further will & Desire yt my two sones, John 
and Thomas, shall have each of them a negro, & for want of 
negroes to have each of them five & twenty Pounds Sterl. 
apeace, to be pd in Country Comodity. 

Item. I do give and bequeath ye other half or Moitye of 
ye tract of land, called Cobbin Necke, unto my son, John, and 
his heirs; & for want of heirs, it to come to my sone, James, 
& his heir; and if my son, James shall dye w'tout heirs, his part 
to com to my son John & his heirs. 

Item. As to ye rest of my Estate, after my wife's half paid 
and Delivered her, and my Above Legacys being paid as herein 
expressed, I Doe give & bequeath unto my son, James Blount, 
& his heirs forever, whom I make my full and sole Executer 
of this my last will and Testiment, Declaring & Publishing this 
to be soe: as, 

Witness my hand & seal, this third Day of September, in 
ye year of our Lord, Seventeen hundred & one, & in ye 13th. 
year of ye reign of our Soveraign L'd. William ye 3rd, King 
of England, &c. 

Thomas Blount (Seal) 

A Codicil to my Will: This is my further will & pleasure, yt 
ye legacys within my said Will giving & exprest, shall be pd. 
w'thin eighteen months after my decease, as, witness my hand 
& seal ye year and day abovesd. 

Thomas Blount (Seal) 
Signed & seald in presence of 
Wm Wilkison. 
John Blount. 
Thomas Green. 



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March 28th 1706. 

The within will was proved before me the Hon*''=: Thos. Gary, Esq""., 
D : Gov :, by ye oathes of Tho : Green & John Blount, who upon their oathes 
Say that they did see ye within Tho: Blount, Sign, Seal, & acknowledge 
ye within written, to be his last Will & Testamt. 

Thomas Gary. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



WILLIAM BLOUNT'S WILL. 

My Desire is that my True and Loving wife, Elizabeth 
Blount, may be In, and hold possession of my whole Estate 
dureing her natural Life, and To make what Improvements 
She Can for the good of my Children, and To observe alsoe 
my dereetions, as near as possible Can be Complyed with, in 
This my Last will and Tastament. 

Item, I give and bequeath To my Eldest son, John Blount, 
the Eastermost part of halfe of the Land I now Live on, with 
part of my Beech Island Tract, and a tract Containing 403 
acres, Lying Eastward from Sd. part of the Beech island Tract, 
and northward from a peece survaid by Thomas Luten, Junr. 
and bounds upon the percorsson. 

Item. I give to my son, Thomas, the westermost part of the 
Land I now Live on, and the Remaining part of my Beech 
island tract, which is not given to my son John, The Devision 
to be made between them as follows : the Bredth of The Land 
upon the River to be Equally devided upon the Sound side, 
and when the middle is found upon the Sound, then to set a 
Corse which will Take the Branch or valley, on the Back 
of The houses I now Live, at where is a Sort of a Spring 
and mulberys planted; and from Thence down that branch 
tell It come To the Bridg which goes over the swamp on 
the Back side of the house. Into a neck which is Called 
popler neck, which Bridg is now the main horse Road to 
Yapim, the Brig to be the devision acrause the swamp; then 
the Swamp on the west Side of the Brig, Till It Come to the 
mouth of the Branch whereon is a peece of ground Cleared, 
and a Small punchin house built, at the head of the Branch; 
that Branch to be the devision Till It Come to the Cleared 
peece of Land; then from the northwest corner of which peece 
of Land Cleared, toward a Line drawn 110 E, or there abouts, 
as I suppose the Corse to Bear, to a popler marked In both 
pattents with this mark*; Then from that popler the devision 
to be acording To both patents, Till It Come to the norther- 
most End of the Beech Island and soe to devide Each way as 
the Lines of Both pattents Runs. I alsoe desire that what 
orchards there is at my death upon the plantation they may 



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Both have Equal benefit, and be at Equal Charg. of fencing 
and manuring or pruning and If They, or Either of Them, 
Should Settle before there mothers death, To have Equal 
benefit with her of the orchards, or If they Should Live with 
her on the plantation after my decease They may have Liberty 
to Keep a stock * * * Each of their own Land, and 
Liberty To settle and Build, Clear, fence or Tend, or make 
pasture of part of the old field, not preiudging ther mother, 
on there own part, when they Come to the age of Eighteen 
years, and when they Come to that age to have foer Cows and 
Calves, six breeding Sows, three Ews, and a young mare. To 
be delivered To them on the plantation, and to Run for their 
use, with their Increas. And my desire is they may not hender 
Each other In any Common Conveniance, as a Tree for Tim- 
ber when It groes Convenant, Either oak, siprous, or pine, or 
springs, or Cart Roads, Soe It be not two much to dammage. 

I give To my son, James, all my Land upon welchs Creek, 
up moratock, that is To say. Six hundred and forty acres, 
bought of Roger Snell; Tow hundred and forty five. Called 
Ticers Rich Land; and one hundred and Ten acres Survaied 
by mr. wm. gray, down the Creek from that of Snells, as the 
severall pattents will Show, with halfe the stock of Cattle and 
hogs that shall be on the plantation at my death, and three 
Ews and a young mare, to be delivered on the plantation when 
Comes to the age of Eighteen years. 

I alsoe give To my son, Joseph Blount, all my Land at 
machapungo, known by the name of goshan, where Thomas 
davis. Lives with all the stock that shall be upon It at my 
death & their increase. 

Alsoe, I give my wife Liberty to settle a Tennant on some 
part of the Land Every where she hath any Stock, doeing as 
Little preiudice To the owner as may be, with Liberty of Clear- 
ing, fencing, or tending part of the Land (the plantation Ex- 
cepted), and I alsoe desire my boys may all have there Liberty 
at the age of 18. 

I alsoe give my Land at bear swamp To be Equally devided 
between my Son, John, and James, after there mothers death, 
and alsoe that I bought of Coll. maule, at barrows hole, known 
by the name of Tom williamses, unto my son, Thomas and 
Joseph to be Equally devided after there mothers death; with 
Liberty to them all In her Life time, to settle a stock and Ten- 
nant If they be minded, not preiudiceing there mothers If 
she should have any Stock or Tennant there after they Come 
to the age of 21 Years. 

I give unto my foor daughters, Sarah, Easter, ann, and 
Rachel, Each of Them, at the age of Twenty years, or a twelve 
month after marrage. Twenty barrills of pork, to be paid them 
by my Executrix, or Fifty five each in Some Vendabl Speceie 
of the Country. 



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I give To my daughter, mary Jacocs, and my daughter 
Ehzabeth paget, and my daughter, martha west, to Each of 
them a gold Ring, of Twenty shiUings pric, In bauston or Else- 
where to be got, to be paid them within a year after my decease. 

And w*^ Remains of my Estate, I Leave the use of It to my 
wife E. B. dureing her Life, To bring up the Children upon, 
and maintain them with, and at her death To be disposed of 
at her discrestion to some or other of my Children or amongst 
them as she thinks best, Soe It be some of them, whome I make 
my Executrix. 

Mrs. Blount Sole Ex. Thos. Pole, John Toons, Trustees, 
unles she Marries, then Joint Exrs. 

Copied from Original filed in Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN BOND'S WILL. 

North Carolina, Beaufd County. 

In the Name of God amen. I, John Bond, of ye. County 
afforsd: This Eight Day of July, 1749, being Sick and weak in 
Body, But of perfect mind and memory, thanks be to god 
therefore, Calling unto mind the Mortality of my Body and 
Knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Die, I Doe 
therefor make and ordain this my Last will and Testament, 
that is to Say, Principally and first of all, I give and Recommend 
my Sole into ye hands of god that gave it, and as for my Body 
I Recommend it to ye Earth to be buried in a Christian Like 
and Desant manner. Nothing Doubting but at ye general 
Reserection I Shall Receive ye. Same again through ye. 
mighty power of god; and as to touching Such worldly good 
wherewith it hath pleased god to Bless me with in This Life, 
I give and Devise in manner and form as followeth: Viz, 

Itam. I give to my Son, William Bond, all that part of a 
Tract of Land yt. he now Lives on, that is, all on the west Side 
of ye middel Swamp of ye head of ye Creek, to him & his Heirs 
for Ever. 

Item. I give to my Son, John Bond, the Remainder part 
of ye. sd: Tract of Land, from the middel Swamp of ye sd. 
Creek on ye East Side, to him and his Heirs for Ever. 

Itam. I give to my Son, James Bond, all that Tract or 
percel of Land Call'd huddles, Likewise Lying on ye: sd: Side 
of pamlico River; Likewise I give to my James Bond, all that 
Tract or percel of Land Call'd Roberts, Lying on ye: north 
Side of South Dividing Creeks, to him and his heirs for Ever. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Robt. Bond, this Plantation that 
I Now Live on, and all the Land that belongs to ye : sd : Plan- 
tation on this side of ye : Creek up to ye : Second Large Branch 



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that Ruins out of ye: main Branch of y*: head of y®: Creek; 
and Likewise I give to my Son, Robert Bond, the one half of 
a Tract or percel of Land that I have on ye. South Dividing 
Creeks that Joyns to this sd: Plantation, and my Desire is 
the sd. Robt: Bond Shall have the one half of ye: sd: Land 
next to and Joyning to this sd: Land that I now Live on, ye. 
which Land after my Son, Robt. Shall Come to Thirty years 
of age, I to him and his heirs for Ever, and my will and Desire 
is that ye: sd: Robt: Bond Shall have ye: full use and profet 
of ye: sd: Land in ye: mean Time fully and absolutley in 
all Cases, Excepting making Sale of ye. sd: Land. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Richard Bond, all the Land that 
now belongs to me over this Creek, which Land was formally 
Calld : Piners ; and Likewise what Land Is on this side of ye. 
head of this sd: Creek that above ye. Second great Branch as 
mentioned before which was Robt. Bond Bounds; & Likewise 
I give to ye: sd: Richard Bond the other half of that Land 
below on ye: sd: Dividing Creeks Which Robt Bond had the 
one half of, ye: which sd: Land I give to ye: sd: Richard 
Bond and his heirs for Ever 

Item. I Lend to my Loving wife, the use of this Plantation 
and house that I Now Live in and all the furinetur in or belong- 
ing to ye: sd: house During of her Life, & Likewise I Lend to 
my wife the use of Two negroes Viz: one negro man Call'd 
Shippy, and one negro woman Call'd Hannah, During of her 
Life. 

Itam. I Land to my wife the use of Ten Cows and Calves, 
& forty head of Dry Cattel, and half ye: Sheep yt: I now 
have. Excepting three During of her Life. 

Itam. I give to my Son, James Bond, two Negroes, Viz: 
one negro man Call:^ Ned, and one Negro woman Call:*^ 
Sarah, to him and his heirs for Ever. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Richard Bond, one Negro Boy, 
Call:*^ Littel Jack, to him and his heirs for Ever. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Robt. Bond, one negro Boy, Call:^ 
Sam, and one Negro garl Call^ airly, to him and his heirs 
for Ever. 

Itam. I give to my Daughter, Marey, one Negro Boy 
Call'* Domina, to her and her heirs for Ever. 

Itam. I give to my Cosen, martha Spring, one Negro man 
Call'' Jack, to her and hir heirs for Ever. 

Itam. I give to my son Robt Bond, Three Small putter 
Dishes & for puter Plates, two Deep ons & two Shallow, ones, 
puter pottel Bason, to him and his heirs for Ever. 

Itam. My will and Desire is that all ye. Remainder of my 
Cattel, after my Death, Should be Eaquilley Divided betwen 
my Children, Viz: James, Richard, Robt. Sarah, & anna, & 
Marey, Excepting what I Shall hereafter mention. 



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Itam. I give to my Cosen, martha Spring, Two Cowes and 
Calves, and Eight head of Dry Cattel, to be Dehvered to her 
by my Exc: before there is any Division made, and Likewise 
I give to my Cosen, Martha Spring, one feather bed, & two 
Sheets, & two Blankets, & one puter Dish, & one puter pottel 
Bason, and one pint puter Bason, & one pint porringer & two 
puter plates. 

Itam, I give to my Son, James Bond, one feather bed & two 
Sheets & two Blankets. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Richard, one feather Bed & two 
Sheets & two Blankes. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Robert, one feather Bed & two 
Sheets & two Blankes. 

Itam. I give to my Daughter, anna, one feather Bed & 
two Sheets & two Blankes. 

Itam. I give to my Daughter, marey, one feather Bed & 
two Sheets & two Blankes. 

Itam. I give to my son, John Bond, one Chest and one 
Looking Glass. 

Itam. I give to my Son, William Bond, my Desk & one 
puter Dish. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Robt. my gun that I Commonly 
use. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Richard, my Swoard. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Richard Bond, one Black mare. 

Itam. I give to my Son, Robt,, one Black Colt and I Leave 
my Bay horse Call^ Buet, for ye : use of the Sd : Plantation. 

Itam. I give ye. use of my whipsaw Eaquilley between my 
Sons Wm., John, James, Richard, & Robt. 

Itam. I give all my Carpentes Tools and Coopers Tools 
to be Eaquilley Divided between my sons, James & Richard, 

Itam, I Leave my wife, ye use of all ye: hogs that I have 
to my wife During of her Life, & after her Death to be Eaquilly 
Seared amongst my Children, James, Richard, Robt:, & Sarah 
& anna & Marey, 

And my will and Desire is that these two Negroes as I Leave 
ye: use of to my wife. Viz, Shippy and Hannah, Shall be Keep 
on this Plantation for the use of ye: Sd: Plantation till my 
Son Robt, Shall Come to ye age of Twenty one Years, and as 
much Longer as my wife Shall Live, and I Leave my Son, Robt,, 
and what I have given him under the Ceare of his Brother, 
James, but then if there Shall be aney Complaint of misusage 
by him. Then I Impower any of his Brothers to take ye, Sd: 
Robt, and what belongs to him out of ye: sd: Jameses Ceare, 
and my will and Desire is that my Son Robt, Shall Come to ye 
age of twenty one years and my wifes Death, that then these 
two Negros afforsd: Shippy & Hannah Shall be Eaquilley 
Divided my Chilldren Viz: Wm:, John, James, Richard, Robt., 



70 North Carolina Wills. 



Sarah, Anna, & Marey, and Likewise my Desire is yt. after 
my wifes Death, that What Cattel, Sheep and Household 
Goods, She has ye : use of, be Eaquilly Divided betwen James, 
Richard, Robt., & Marey and my Meaning is that my Daugh- 
ters, Sarah & anna Shall have an Eaquill Shear of ye. sd: Cattel 
which my has ye: use of; and my will and meaning is that if 
Either of my Children that is now unmarried Should Die 
without an Heire, then my meaing is that what I have here 
given him or them in this will, Shall be Eaquilley Divided 
amongst the Surviours of my Children, Wm:, John, James, 
Richard, Robt., Sarah, anna, & Marey. 

And I Doe hereby Constitute and appoint my Son, William 
Bond, and my Son, John Bond, and my Son, James Bond, 
Executors of this my Last will and Testament 

his 

John X Bond (Seal) 

mark 

Signed, Sealed, and Published, 
In the Presents of us. Interlined 
before signed ye: word (or them) 
betwen ye 102 and 103 Line. 

Abra"^' Pritchett. 

John Turner. 

Philip Pritchett. 

Joshua Pritchett. 

Beaufort County, ss. Septr. Court, 1749. Present His Majesties 
Justices : 
These are to Certify that the Last will and Testament of John Bond, 
late of the aforsd. County, decsed., was proved in open Court by the oath 
of Ab". Pritchett, one of the subscribing evidences, who Saw that the 
other Subscribing evidence witness the Same; whereupon Wm. Bond, 
John Bond, & James Bond, were herein named, Qualified according to 
Law. Ordered that the Secretary have notice thereof. 

Test. JosiAH Prathex. Clk. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



VINYARD BOND'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Vinyard Bond, of Beau- 
fort County, and Province of North Carolina, Being Very weak 
in Body but of Perfect mind and memory, and Calling to mind 
That it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make, ordain. 
Constitute and appoint This and no other to be my Last Will 
and Testament, in manner and form following, That is to say : 

First, I give and Bequeath unto my Beloved Wife, Sarah 
Bond, the Plantation I now live on, and one other Plantation 
ajoyning to it on Core Point, with all my Houshold goods, 
furniture. Stock and Negroes, in order to support. Educate 



North Cakolina Wills. 71 



and maintain my son, Sweeting Bond, and my Daughter, 
Sarah Bond, untill my said son arives at the age of Twenty 
one years and then I Desire that all my furniture, Houshold 
goods and stock Remaining on the Said Plantation, be sold 
and the money arising from the sale thereof to be Equally 
Divided Between my said Wife, My said Son, and Daughter; 
But if it should happen that my said Son should Dye Before he 
arives to the age of Twenty one years, in such Case I Desire 
that the Sum of one Hundred Pounds Proclamation money 
to be Paid to my Wife out of the Estate that my said son 
Dyes Possest of, over and above what I have Already givenher. 

Item. I Desire that in Consideration of my giving to my 
said Wife, The Several Sums of money above mentioned, my 
Will and Desire is that the Estate of Mr. Southey Rew 
Deceased, When Settled and a Division Thereof made, 
whatever Part of that Estate that shall or may Come to my 
Said Wife, after my Decease, be Equally Divided Between my 
Said Wife and my Son and Daughter. 

Item. I Desire that soon after my Decease, the goods then 
Remaining in my Store, Consisting of Lining and Stockings 
and all other goods whatsoever in the said store, may be sold 
and the money arising from the sales thereof, be applyed to 
the use of my said Wife and son and Daughter within men- 
tioned. According to the Directions of my Executors herein 
after mentioned. 

Item. I Desire that my Exors. herein after mentioned may 
Sell and Dispose of my Negro man Angus, and my Negro man 
Harrey, and the money arising from the sale thereof to be layd 
out to such Proper Uses as my Executors shall think Proper 
for the Support of my said Wife and Son and Daughter. 

Item. I Desire that my Plantation on the north side of 
Trent River, Containing two hundred Acres; and Likewise 
my Plantation near Bath, on Town Creek, may be sold and 
the money arising therefrom the sale thereof, be let out on In- 
terest for the use of my said Wife and son and Daughter, untill 
my son arives to the age of Twenty one years, and then to be 
Equally Divided Between my said Wife and Son and Daughter. 

Item. I Desire that If my Son, Sweeting Bond, Should 
Dye Before he arives at the Age of Twenty one years, my 
will and Desire is that all the Household goods, furniture, 
and Stock, remaining on the Plantation at Coor Point at the 
Time of his Decease, may be sold and the Money Arising from 
the Sale thereof Be Equally Devided Between my said Wife, 
and my Daughter, Sarah Bond. 

Item. I Desire that after my Decease, if it should Happen 
that my said Wife should marry and Dye without Issue, then 
and in such Case it is my will and Desire that the one half 
part of what I have given and mentioned to be given to my 



72 IN'oKTH Carolina Wills. 



Wife, shall be given to my said Son and Daughter, and Equally 
Devided Between them. 

Item. I Desire that all my Just Debts shall be paid out 
of the Book Debts that are due and owing to me, and the 
over Plus, if any, to be Equally Devided Between my said 
Wife and Son and Daughter; and as to the Negroes Remain- 
ing of my Estate, to be sold with my Houshold goods and 
furniture as Before Mentioned, and the money arising from 
the Sale thereof to be Equally Divided Between my said Wife 
and Son and Daughter. 

Item. My Will and Desire is that if my said Son, Sweeting 
Bond, and my said Daughter, Sarah Bond, should Dye before 
they come of age, then and in Such Case, my will and Desire 
is that my Sister, Susanah Kershaw, shall have out of the Por- 
tion I have Left my said son and Daughter, fifty Pound, Proc- 
lamation money, and the Remaining Part of their Estates to 
go to my Wife, Sarah Bond. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my there other Sisters, 
Sarah, Mary, and Margaret, Each of them, one Shilling, Ster- 
ling money, to them and their heirs forever. 

And I further Nominate, Constitute and appoint my Be- 
loved Wife, Sarah Bond, Executrix, and her Brother, John 
Carruthers, Executor of this my Last Will and Testament, 
Revoking all former Wills by me made. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my Hand and Seal, 
the Twenty fifth Day of March, in the year of our Lord, one 
Thousand, Seven Hundred and Sixty two. 

Signed, Sealed, Published and Vinyd. Bond (Seal) 

Declared by the within named 
Vinyard Bond, to be his last Will 
and Testament, In the Presence 
of us who have hereunto Put our 
Names as Witnesses in the Pres- 
ence of the Testator: 

WiLLM. Peyton. 
WiLLM. Trippe. 
Henry Lockey. 
Thomas Lee. 

Newbern, November, the 8th, 1762. 

This day Personally appeared before me Thomas Lee, and made oath 
on the Holy Evangehsts of Almighty God, that he Saw Vinyard Bond, 
the Testator, Sign, Seal, PubUsh and Declare the Above to be and Contain 
his Last will and Testament; and that to the best of his knowledge he 
then was of sound mind and Disposing memory; and that he also saw Wm. 
Peyton, William Trippe and Henry Lockey, sign as Concuring Evidences 
with him. At the same time John Carruthers, Executor therein named, 
quaUfied as such agreeable to Law. 

Let Letters Issue thereon. Arthur Dobbs. 

Recorded in Will Book 8, page 263, OflBce of the Secretary of State. 



JSToRTH Carolina Wills. 73 



WILLIAM BOND'S WILL. 

North Carolina, Buford County, ss. 

In the Name God Amen. I, William Bond, of ye County 
aforsd, This six Day of Novmber, 1757, Being Sik and weak 
in Body, But of parfet mind and memory, thanks be to god 
for it, Thearfor Calling mind the Morttillity of my body and 
Knowing that it is Apinted for all men once to Die, I doe 
therefore make and ordain this my Last will and testament, 
that is to Say, Principly and first of all, I Give and Recomend 
my Soall into ye hand of God that give it; and as for my Body 
I Recomend it to the Earth to be Bueried in Chirstien Like and 
Disint mener; nothing Doubting but at ye Generall Reserec- 
tion I Shall Recive ye same again through ye Mighty Pouer 
of God: and as touching such worly goods wharewith it hath 
Pleased God Besto me with in this Life, I give and Divise in 
this maner and forme as foloweth. Viz: 

Itim. I give to my Son, John Bond, the Plantation whearone 
now I doe Live, and all ye Land blonging therto, Excepting 
fifty acors up ye werstermost Swamp; lik wise I give to my 
son, John Bond, half the old Box Neak, to him and his Hears 
for Ever, and one Negro Boy named Seasor, and one Negro 
grail named amey, to him and his Eirs for Ever, and it is my 
Disier that the first Child that ame has, that my Son, William 
Bond, shall have to him and his Eirs for Ever, and my Disier 
that my Son John Bond Shall have one par of Silver Shue 
Bockells and Silver Stock Clasps, and one Small gun, and one 
f ether Bad and fornetud and one Dask Viz. 

Itim. I Give and Bequeth to my Son, William Bond, one 

of land, ware Samull Daves, Lives and fifty acors, ware 

Sarves Smith Did Live, and one Negro boy named Limes, and 
one par of Silver Shue Bockells, and par of Silver nea Bockells, 
and one Stock Buckell, and one fether bad and fornetud, to 
him and his Eirs for Ever. 

Itam. I give to my Dafter, Rebaker, one Negro garll, 
named Rose, and one par of Silver Shue Bokels, and one fether 
Bad and furnetud, to her Ears for Ever. 

Itam. I give to Kniga (?) Erkman, one Negro Boi, named 
Bristor, to him and his Eirs for Ever. 

Itam. I give to William Smith, one Cow and Calf to him 
and his Eirs for Ever. 

Item. I leave my two old Negros, Sip and Easter, to be 
Sold to pay my Lofell Debts, and the rest of my Movebll 
Estat to be Equilly to be Divided betwen my Son, John, and 
mary Erkman, and her Ears for Ever. 



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And I Do Apint James Bond, and Richard Bond, and Sam- 
uell Davis, Executors of this my Last Will and tastiment. 

WiLLAM Bond (Seal) 
Sign, Sealled and Delivered, 
Published In the presents of us, 
Frs. Gilburt. 
Frances Warner. 
Ann Mayo. 

Beaufort County, ss. Deer. Court, 1757. Present: his majesties 
Justices : 

This certified that the within last will and testament of Wm. Bond, was 
exhibited into Court and proved by the Oath of Ann Mayo, one of the 
subscribing witnesses thereto, who swore that she saw the said William 
Bond, sign, seal & publish the same as his last will and testament, and that 
she also saw Fra. Gilbert and Francis Warner, the other subscribing wit- 
nesses set their hands thereto. And at the same time James Bond, one 
of the Executors thereto, qualified by taking the Oath by law appointed. 

Ordered that the Secretary have notice that Letters Testamentary may 
issue. 

Test. Wallet Chauncet, CI. Clk. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



HENRY BONNER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Henry Bonner, of Chowan 
precinct, in the province of north Carolina, planter. Calling 
to mind the uncertainty of this life, Do make and ordain this 
Insturment of Writing to be and purport my Last Will and 
testament, and as to what Estate it hath pleased God to bless 
me with here, I Give and bequeath in the manner and form 
following, to wit: 

I Give and bequeath to my son, Henry Bonner, all that 
my plantation, tract, or seat of Land Lying in the precinct 
aforesaid, and whereon I now Live, with the Appurtenances, 
to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath all that my 
plantation, tract, or seat of Land Lying in Greenhall, in the 
precinct aforesaid, and the appurtenances, to my said son, 
Henry Bonner, and his heirs forever. 

I give and bequeath to my son, Thomas Bonner, all these 
my three plantations, tracts, or seats of Land Lying in the 
precinct aforesaid, Comonly called and known by the names 
of Brin's, Holes's, and Jones's plantation, with their appur- 
tenances, to him and his heirs forever. 

I give and bequeath all that my plantation, tract, or seat of 
Land Lying in the precinct aforesaid, comonly Called by the 
name of Bayes's plantation, to my Grandson, Richard Lewis, 
and his heirs forever. 



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I give and bequeath unto my said son, Henry Bonner, all 
the Stock of what nature or kind soever that is now on and 
belonging to the aforesaid plantation in Greenhall, and Six 
Negroe Slaves Called, to wit: Sam, James, Maria, priss, Kate 
and Bob, One new feather bed and furniture, one Oval table, 
one brass kettle, six new peuter dishes, four peuter basons, 
six peuter sup plates, six peuter flat plates. 

I give unto my said son Thomas Bonner all and every of 
the stock that is now on, and belonging to the aforesaid two 
plantations Called Brin's and Holes's, and five Negroe slaves 
called, to wit: Cush, Suew, Cudjoe, Tomboy and Doll, One 
new feather bed and furniture, One Oval table, six new pewter 
dishes, four pewter basons, six sup plates, and Six flat plates, 
and One mare. 

I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Elizabeth Lewis, One 
Negroe woman slave, Called Grace, One new feather bed and 
furniture. 

I give and bequeath to my Grandson, Richard Lewis, a 
Negroe girl slave called, Nann. 

I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Deborah Bonner, 
One new feather bed and furniture, and three Negroe slaves 
Called, Minge, Simon, and phebe. 

I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Mary Bonner, One 
new feather bed and furniture, and three Negroe slaves Called, 
Daniel, Dinah, and Jane. 

I give and bequeath to my Grand daughter, Sarah Lewis, 
One Negroe Slave Called Joan. 

I give and bequeath unto my Grand daughter, Deborah 
Lewis, one Negroe slave Called, Moll. 

I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my personal 
Estate unto my said Children, to wit: Henry, Thomas, Eliza- 
beth, Deborah, and Mary, to be Equally divided amongst 
them. 

And all the rest and residue of my real Estate, I Order and 
direct my Executor, hereafter mentioned, to dispose of, and the 
moneys arising therefrom to be Laid out for the Educating 
and maintaining my two Daughters, Deborah, and Mary, in 
their minority, and that they Live with my Daughter, Eliza- 
beth, and that she have the Care and management of them. 

And further it is my Will and pleasure, that my son, Henry, 
before the Negroes are Divided between him and his Brother 
Thomas, do make or Cause to be made upon One of the planta- 
tions herein bequeathed unto the said Thomas, which he, the 
said Thomas, shall direct sixty thousand bricks for building a 
house thereon. 

It is my Will and pleasure that my said son, Thomas, do 
Live with my son Henry, during his minority, and I appoint 
my friend John Benbery to take care that the Estate herein 



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bequeathed to the said Thomas, be not in the mean time be 
embeziled or wasted. 

And I do hereby nominate and appoint my said son, Henry 
Bonner, to be Executor of this my Last Will & testament, 
Revoking and annulling all former Wills by me heretofore 
made, and pronouncing, publishing and Declaring this to be 
my Last Will and testament. 

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and 
Seal, at Chowan precenct aforesaid, the twenty first day of 
September, 1738. 

his 

Henry B Bonner, (Seal) 

mark 

Sealed, pronounced, published, 
and Declared in the presence of: 

Jos. Anderson. 
Abram. Blackall. 
James Potter. 

October ye 7th. 1738. 

Came before me Dr. Abraham Blackball, & James Potter, & made oath 
that they saw Coll: Henry Bonner, sign, seal & publish ye within as his 
last will & testament, that he was of sound & disposing mind & memory, 
& that Mr. Joseph Anderson subscribed as a witness thereto. 

At the same time, Mr. Henry Bonner took ye oath appointed by law 
to be taken by executors. 

W. Smith, Clerk. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN BONNER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. The Eleventh Day of No- 
vember, and the year of our Lord God, One Thousand, Seven 
Hundred and fifty Three. I, John Bonner, of Chowan County, 
in the Province of North Carolina, Planter, being very Sick 
and weak in Body, but of perfect mind and Memory, Thanks 
be given unto God for it. Therefore calling unto Mind the 
Mortality of my Body, and knowing that it is appointed for 
all men once to Die, do make and Ordain this my last Will 
and Testament, That is to say. Principally and first of all, I 
give and recommend my Soul into the Hands of God that 
gave it; and my Body I I recomend to the Earth, to be buried 
in decent Christian Burial at the Discretion of my Executors, 
nothing doubting but at the general Resurrection I shall re- 
ceive the same again by the mighty Power of God: and as 
touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God 
to bless me in this life, I give, demise and dispose of the same 
in the following manner and Form: 



]S[oRTH Carolina Wills. 77 



Imprimis. I Give and bequeath unto my God Son, Thomas 
Ecleston, Two Negroe Boys, Jack, and Cato., Six Cows and 
Calves, & my Riding Horse, to be deliver'd him when he comes 
to Age, and if he should die without Heir Lawfully begotten 
of his Body, the same to return to my Brother, Thomas Bonner. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my Cousin, William Howcott, 
one Negroe Boy Named, Bob. and if he should Die without 
Heir, the said Negroe Boy to be Divided between his Two Sis- 
ters, Elizabeth and Mary Howcott. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my Cousin, Edward Howcott 
one Negroe Girl Named, Grace, and if he should Die without 
Heir, the said Girl, to be divided between the aforesaid Eliza- 
beth and Mary Howcott. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my Sister, Sarah Howcott, 
One Gold Ring. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my Sister, Martha Howcott, 
One Gold Ring. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my Brother, Thomas Bonner, 
my Plantations whereon I now Live, and all the Land that I 
have now in my Possession, Likewise all the Rest and Residue 
of my worldly Estate. (Except such as is herein before men- 
tioned.) 

I Likewise constitute and Appoint the aforesaid Thomas 
Bonner, my Sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testament ; 
I Likewise leave John Benbury and Henry Bonner as Trus- 
tees to see that my Will is fulfilled according to my Desire. 
And I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, disannul all and every 
other former Testaments, Wills, Legacies and Bequests, and 
Executors, by me in any ways before Named, Willed and be- 
queathed; ratifying and Confirming this and no other to be 
my last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal, 
the Day and Year above written. 

John Bonner. (Seal) 

N B — The above word (my) was Interlined before the Sign- 
ing & Sealing of this Will. 

Signed, Sealed and Declared by 
the said John Bonner, as his last 
Will and Testament, in the Pres- 
ence of us : 

Jere^. Michener. 
Jno Smith x. 
George Liles. Jurat 

Thos. Bonner Qualified. 

North Carolina, Chowan County ss. January Court, 1754. Present 
His Majestys Justices: 
These may Certify that George Liles, appeared in open Court and made 
oath that he Saw John Bonner, Sign, Seal, Publish and Declare the within 



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to be and Contain his Last Will & Testament, and that he was then and 
at that time of Sound & Disposing mind and memory, and that he also 
Saw John Smith, & Jeremiah Mitchener, Sign there names thereto at the 
same time. Then appeared Thomas Bonner, Exr. to the within Will and 
was duly Qualified by taking the oath by Law Appointed. 

Ordered that the Secretary of sd. Province have notice that Letters 
testamentary issue thereon as the Law Directs. 

Test. Will Halsey, Cler. Cur. 
Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



THOMAS BONNER'S WILL. . 

North Carolina, Bertie County, Nig'l. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Thomas Bonner, of the 
County and provence aforesaid, being in my perfect Senses 
and Memory, I do to prevent disputes in my Family after my 
desese, do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner 
and form following: first and principally, I comend my soul 
to the hands of glmighty God that gave it; and my Body to 
be Buried in a Christian like maner. 

Secondly, I give to my well beloved son, Thomas Boner, 
and his heirs, one hundred acres of Land, be the same more 
or less. Lying and being, bounded the rode by hog pen Branch 
and knee Branch. 

3'ly. I Give to my well beloved Dafter, Esther More, two 
hundred ackers of Land, to her and hir heirs, bounded by the 
rode and hintons Line and Blithehenden Line. 

4'ly, I give my Son, henry Bonner, the Sum of one Shiling, 
sterling Money of Grate Britain. 

5'ly, I Give my Dafter, Elsebeth Wheeler, the sume of one 
Shiling, Starling Money of Great Britain. 

6'ly. I Give my Dafter, anna Byrde, the sum of one Shiling, 
Starling money of Grate Britain. 

7'ly. I Give my Dafter, Sarah wharton, the sum of one 
Shiling, Sterling money of Grate Britain. 

8'ly, I Give my Dafter, patchnce Byrde , the Sume of one 
Shiling, Sterling Money of grate Britain. 

9'ly, I Give to my son, Moses Boner, the sum of one Shiling, 
Starling money of grate Britain. 

lO'ly, I give to my well beloved Wife, Elsebath Bonner, 
all the Rest of my Estate, both Real and personal of all kinds 
whatsoever, to her disposal for Ever; I also appoint my said 
Wife whole and sole Ex'cutrix of this my Last will and testa- 
ment. 

In witness whereof, I have set my hand and Seal, this Elev- 



ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 79 



enth day of november, in the Year of our Lord Christ, one 
thousand, Seven hundred and fifty five. 

his 

THOMAS X Bonner. (Seal) 
Sined, Seled and dehvered ^^'''^■ 

in the presants of us: 

his 

Moses M Bonner, Jurat. 

Mark, 
his 

Edmon E Byrde. 

mark. 

Arthur Moor, Jurat. 
Abraham Blitehenden. 

Bertie County, ss. April Court, 1756. 

The before Written will was Exliibited into Court and Proved by the 
Oaths of Moses Bonner and Arthur Moore, two of the Subscribing Wit- 
nesses thereto, which was ordered to be Certifyed. 

Test. Benjn. Wynns. Cler. Cur. 
Bertie County, ss. 

This day Personally appeared before me Elizabeth Bonner, and was 
duly quaUfied as Executrix to the Last Will and Testament of Thomas 
Bonner, Deed. 

Certifyed under my hand this 4th. Day of April, Anno Dom., 1757. 

Wm. Wynns, P. J, 
Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Offic e of the Secretary of State. 

JAMES BOON'S WILL. 

In the name of god Amen. I, James Boone, of the pre- 
cinct of Bertie, being Sick and weak of Body, but of Sound 
and perfect mind & memory (thanks be to God for the Same), 
caUing to mind the frailty of my Body & the mortality of my 
Body, and that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make 
and ordain this to be my last will and Testament in Manner 
and form following, that is to say: first & principally, I recom- 
mend my Soul into the hand of almighty God who gave it, 
hoping through the merits, death & passion of my Saviour, 
Jesus Christ to have and receive full and free pardon & for- 
giveness of all my sins, and to Inherit Everlasting life; after 
death; my Body I commit to the Earth from whence it came 
to be Burryed in Dacent and Chritain like Manner at the Dis- 
cretion of my Excrs. hereafter named; and as Touching the 
disposial of all Such Temporal Estate It hath pleased almighty 
God to bestow upon me (beyond my Diserts) in this Trans- 
itory life, it is my will that it shall be Disposed as folio weth : 

Imprs. First I will that my Debts and Funerall Charges 
Shall be paid & Discharged. 

Secondly, I give and bequeath to my Son in Law, John 
Early, my Negro woman Called Rose, to be Delivered after 



80 North Carolina Wills. 



the Decease of my Loving wife Eliza. Boone, and fifty apple 
trees to be Delivered on Demand. 

Thirdly, I Give and bequeath to my Son in Law, John 
Wynns, my Negro man called Charles, to be Delivered after 
my wifes Decease, and my Cross Cut saw and my writing Desk 
to be Delivered upon Demand, and half the benefit of my 
Apple Orchard (which I Leave under his care) untill his Son, 
George Augustus Wynns, come to full age, and also my Black 
Walnut Table to be Delivered after my wifes Decease, and 
1000 foot of new plank to be Delivered Imediately. 

Fourthly, I give and bequeath to my Son in Law, cullineur 
Sessums, My Negro man Adam, to be Delivered after my 
wifes decease. 

Fifthly, I give, bequeath & Demise to my Grandson, 
George Augustus Wynns, My manner plantation whereon I 
now Live, and four hundred acres of Light woodLand adjoyn- 
ing to it, in fee Simple to him, the said George Augustus, his 
heirs and (and) assigns for Ever. And in case he die without 
any heir, or assignee. Then it is my will that the Same fall to 
the next heir of My Daughter, Mary Wynns' Body, to his, 
her, or their heirs or assigns for Ever, & in Case my sd Daugh- 
ter, Mary Wynns, Die without such heir, Then it is my will 
that the same Decend to the heirs of My Daughter, Eliza: 
Early Body, Lawfully begotten & to his or her heirs or assigns 
for Ever. 

Sixthly, I Give and bequeath to my sd. Grandson, George 
Augustus Wynns, my Baldfaced mare Branded W, and the 
Choise of all the Children my negro Girl Judey brings, after 
the first. 

Seventhly, I give to my Grandson, James Early, my negro 
man Called Sam, to be Delivered after my wifs Decease. 

Eightly, I Give to James Burk, my negro woman called 
Moll and her Son Coaffe, and all her futer Increase and 100 
Publick Bills and £21 : 12s in Gold, and my great fether bed and 
its furniture, or his Choise of any of my beds w'ch shall be 
Imediately after my wifes Decease, and my Gray young mare 
wch came of my Bush Mare, and a Yearling filly, and a young 
Gray horse wch now runs in my Pasture, and my new riding 
Sadie and Bridle and my Buckineer gun and Cutlash, and 
my new Chest, and one Learge Iron pot and pot hooks, and 
my own Wareing apperill to be maid in to apperill for him. 
All wch I Leave in the care and trust of my Son in Law, John 
Wynns, with him as his Tutor and Guardian untill he arive 
at ye age of Eighteen years, and then the sd. Estate to be 
Delivered to him, but not to his own Disposial untill he arive 
at the age of Twenty one years, without the advice and Consent 
of him the sd. Wynns. 

Ninthly, I give unto william Burk, my Negro Girl Judey 



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and her increase (Except the Child before given to my Grand- 
son, George Augustus Wynns) and £100: PubHck Bills and 
£5: cash and £25 in Bills (for his Education), and one Sorriel 
Mare filly runing in my pasture, and a Large Gray mare Called 
the Bush Mare, and my Little Gun, and one Iron pott and 
pott hook. All which I Leave in the care & Trust of my Son 
in Law, John Wynns, (reserving the Service of Judey to my 
wife dureing her life) untill he arive at ye age of Eighteen 
years and then the sd. Estate to be Delivered by the sd. Wm., 
but not at his Dispossial without the advise and Concent of 
the sd. John Wynns (whom I appoint his Tutor and Guardian) 
untill he be at ye age of Twenty years. Reposing only the 
trust of his person to my wife while she Lives. 

Tenthly, And in Case Either of the sd. Brothers, James or 
William Burke die under age. Then it is my will that half of 
the Deceased Estate be Delivered, when due, to the other 
brother, and the other half thereof to be Devided Equilly between 
the Children of my sons in Law, John Early and John Wynns. 

Eleventhly, I give to John Asskew, two Cows and Calves, 
and fifty apple trees to be Delivered on Demand; & two Ews 
& a Ram to be Delivered next Spring; and £20 Currt. Bills 
on Demand. 

Twelfthly, I give to my God Daughter, Martha Davis, 
one mare colt to be Delivered next Spring. 

Thirteenthly, I give to my Loving Wife, Elizabeth Boone, 
my two horses Jock & Shavers, and my Large Sorrel Mare, 
and my new England Saddle, and Five pounds cash, and my 
great kill of lightwood : and all the remainder of my Light wood 
I give to her and our Son in Law, John Wynns. 

Fourteenthly, It is my will that after my wifs Decease 
in whose hands I leave ye Remainder of my personal Estate 
what shall be remaining thereof shall be equilly Devided be- 
tween the sd. John Wynns and John Early and James Burke. 

Fifteenthly and Lastly, I Constitute, ordain and appoint 
my Loving wife, Elizabeth Boone, Executrix, and my Trusty 
and well beloved Sons in Law, John Wynns and John Early, 
Execrs. of this my last will and Testament, and I do hereby 
revoke, disanul and make void all former wills and Testaments 
by me heretofore made. 

In Witness whereof, I, the said James Boone, have hereunto 

Set my hand and Seal, this Eighth day of June, annoq Domini, 

1733 ^^^ 

James B Boone (his seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published and °'*'''^^ 

declared in the presence of us: 

John Willson. 

Thomas Lee. 

his 

James J Martin. 

mark 

6 



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North Carolina. 

Before his Excelly. Gabriel Johnston, Esqr., his Majestys Govr. of the 
Province, and Ordinary of the Same: Personaly appeared Thos. Lee, 
who being duely Sworn, Sayeth that he was present and Saw the deceased 
James Boone, Sign, Seal, publish and Declare the within Instrument as 
his last will & Testament & that he was then of Sound & Disposing mind 
& Memory: And that he Saw John Willson and James Martin, the two 
other Subscribing Witnesses present & Sett their Names as Witness there- 
unto. 

Likewise appeared John Wynns, one of the Execrs. appointed by the 
Above Last will & Testament, & took the Oath of Executor as required by 
Law. 

Given at Edenton, under my hand the 31st of March, Anno Dom: 1735. 

Gab. Johnston. 
Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



RALPH BOOZMAN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. The fift Day of January, In 
the Year of Our Lord, 1744-5: I, Ralph Boozman, in the 
County of Perqs., Husband Man, being In good Health and 
of Perfect Mind and Memory, Thanks be given unto God there- 
fore, calling to mind the mortality of my Body & Knowing 
that it is Appointed for all men to Dye, do make & Ordain 
this my Last Will and Testiment: that is to Say, principally, 
and first of all, I give & Recommend my Soul Into the Hands 
of God yt gave it; And for my Body I Recommend it to ye: 
Earth, to be Buried In a Christien like & Decent Manner, at 
the Discretion of my Exs. And as Touching Such Worldly 
Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to Bless me with in 
this Life, I Give, Devise, & Dispose of the Same In the follow- 
ing manner and firm: 

Imprimis. It is my Will & I do Order, That in the first 
place, all my Just Debts and Funeral Charges be paid & Sat- 
isfied. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Dearly beloved Sister, 
Mary Bullock, all & Singular the Lands, Messuagis and Tene- 
ments, to her, and after her Decease, to the Children of Joseph 
Bullock, and Thomas Bullock, (That is to Say) the Heirs of 
the sd: Joseph Bullock & Thomas Bullock, Whom I Likewise 
Constitute, make and Ordain my Sole Exs. of this my Last will 
& Testiment. 

Item. I Give & Bequeath unto Sarah the Daughter of my 
Sister, Mary Bullock, five pounds, Current money of this 
Province, & a Cow & Calf. 

Item. I Give & Bequeath unto my Beloved Sister, Mary 
Bullock, all my Household Goods and Moveables, and after 
her Decease to the Children of Joseph Bullock & Thomas Bul- 
lock as aforesd: And I do hereby Utterly Disallow, Revoke, 



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and Disannul all and Every Other former Testaments, Wills, 
Legacies, Deed or Deeds of Gifts, and Exs: by me In any 
Ways before this Time Named, Willed and Bequeathed. Rat- 
ifying, and Confirming this and No Other, to be my Last Will 
and Testiment. 

In witness whereof, I Have hereunto Set my Hand and fixt 
my Seal the Day and Year above Written. 

the mark of Ralph R Boozman. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published, Pro- 
nounced, and Declared by the 
Said Ralph Boozman as his Last 
Will and Testiment, In the pres- 
ence of us the Subscribers, Vizt: 

Joshua Hobart. (Seal) 
Jurt. James Sitteson, Junr. (Seal) 

her 

Jurt. Hannah H Sitteson. (Seal) 

mark 

North Carolina, Perquimans County, ss. January Court, anno Dom, 
1750. Present His Majestys Justices: 
Then was the within will proved in Open Court by the Oaths of James 
Sitterson, and Hannah Sitterson, in due form of law and at the Same 
time Thomas Bullock, Executor to the Within will, was duly Qualified 
by taking the affirmation by law appointed to be taken by Executors. 

Ordered that the Secretary or his Deputy of said province have Notice 
that Letters Testamentory issue thereon as the law Directs. 

Test. Edmund Hatch, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



WILLIAM BOYCE'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. The Eleventh day of June, 
Seventeen hundred and three. I William Boyce, Merch't. 
of Pequimins, in the County of Albemarle, in the Proprie- 
torshipp of North Carolina, being Sick and weake in body but 
of Sound and Perfect memory, (praise be given to God for the 
Same), and knowing the Uncertainty this life on earth, and being 
desireus to Settle things in order, doe make this, my last will 
& Testam't, in Manner and forme following. That is to Say: 
First and Principally I Commend my Soul to Almighty God 
my Creator, assuredly believing that I shall receive full pardon 
and free remission of my Sins, and be Saved by the presious 
death and meritts of my blessed Saviour & Redeemer Christ 
Jesus; and my body to the earth from whece it was taken, 
to be buryed in such decent christian manner as to my Execu- 
trix hereafter named Shall be thought meet & convenient; 



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& As touching such worldly estate as the Lord in mercy hath lent 
me, my will & meaning is, the Same shall be Imployed and 
bestowed as hereafter by this my will is Expressed. And first 
I doe revoke, renounce, frustrate and make void all wills by me 
formerly made, and declare and appoint this, my last will & 
testam't. And first, I will that all those debts and dutyes as 
I owe, in right or Conscience, to any manner of Person or Per- 
sons whatsoever, shall be well and truely Contented and payd, 
within Convenient time after my decease, by my Executrix 
hereafter named. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Mother, Mary, of Yar- 
mouth in the County of Norfolk, in England, the Summe of 
fifteen Pounds, Sterling, to be remitted to her by bills of Ex- 
change. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Brother, Robert, of 
the towne and County Last Named, the Summe of Twenty 
Shillings, Sterling, to be payd & remitted as aforesd. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto Mrs Juliana Lakers the 
Sume of five pounds currt. money of Carolina, to be payd in 
Convenient time after my decease. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto Mr Robert Bradley, of 
Prince Georges County, Maryland, the Summ of five pounds 
Currt. money of the Said place. 

Item, my will & pleasure is y't my Executrix, hereafter 
Named, doe Send & buy or cause to be purchased, bought & 
delivered, Eight Gold Burial Rings, which shall cost four & 
twenty Shillings Each, which are to be given & Distributed 
in manner & forme following, (to witt), To Mrs Juliana Lakers, 
my Executrix hereafter named; Coll Wm. Wilkison; his wife; 
James Stodart in Prince Georges County in Maryland; his 
wife; Mr John Cobb; & Peter Godfrey. 

And Lastly, I give & bequeath unto Mrs. Joanna Taylor, 
all the rest & residue & remainder of all my Goods & Chatties, 
wheresoever or howsoever legally belonging or Due unto me, 
and Doe hereby make, Constitute & ordaine the Sd Joanna 
Tayler, my only & Sole Executrix of this my last will & testmt., 
to see the same performed according to the true intent & mean- 
ing thereof. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand & Scale, 
the day & year above written. 

WiL BoYCE (Sigill) 

Sealed & Delivered in presence of: 

his 

David X Harris. 

marke 
her 

Eliz. Eliz Stuart. 

marke 

J. Godfrey. 



N^OBTH Carolina Wills. 85 



North Carolina W — By the Hon'ble Deputy Govern'r Et. (Sigill) 

Whereas good & lawfull proofs have been made, that the above written 
is the last Will & Testmt. of Mr. William Boyce Deced. A true Coppy 
whereof is hereunto annexed, & hath therein appointed & made Mrs 
Joanna Tayler Executrix of the Same. 

These are to Impower the Sd Joanna Tayler, in & upon all & Singular 
the Goods & Chattells Rights & Creditts of the Sd WilUam Boyce, to Enter 
wheresoever in this Governm't to be found, and the Same into her posses- 
sion to take, and a true Inventory thereof to return into the Secretaryes 
office within one year after the Date hereof, & the Same to Dispose of, 
as by the Sd Will is appointed. 

Given under my hand & Seale the First day of December, Anno Dm. 
1703. 

RoBT. Daniell. 

Recorded in Will Book lA, pages 26 & 19, OflBce of the Secretary of State. 



THOMAS BOYD'S WILL. 

No. Carolina, ss, 

I, Thomas Boyd, of Bath County, in No. Carolina, remem- 
bering the uncertainty of this frail & Transitory Life, And 
the Necessity that all human Flesh are under of departing this 
Life, Do make, publish and ordain this, my last Will and Testa- 
ment, hereby revoking and annulling all other Wills or Testa- 
ments or either of them heretofore by me made, either by 
Word or writing. First & Principally I recommend my Soul 
to Almighty God, assuredly expecting Forgiveness and Re- 
demption from all my Sinns thro' the precious Blood of my 
blessed Saviour Jesus Christ: And as to what wordly Estate 
the Lord heth bestowed upon Me, I give and dispose of in 
manner following : 

Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto my Wife, Katharine 
Boyd, my best Bed and all it's Furniture, Six Cows and Calves, 
four Sows and piggs, three two Year old Stears, my greatest 
Iron pott and Hooks, my Greatest Brass Kettle, one frying 
pan. Six Soop plates. Six other new plates, Two of my best 
pewter Dishes, Six black Chairs, my best Table, my best 
Chest, and the Chest of Drawers, I say to her and her assigns 
for Ever. 

Item. I give unto my Said Wife, Katharine, the profits 
and occupation of my plantation at Broad Creek, where I now 
dwell, during her Widowhood (without Suffering or making 
any waste thereon), in full of Her Dower and demand on all 
or any of my Land; But if she shall marry my Will and Desire 
is that she have only one third of my Lands during her Life and 
no more. 

Item. I give unto my Said Wife, the Labour and Service 
of my two Slaves, Betty which I bought of Mr. Tho. Martyn, 
and Transway which I bought of Mr. James Robins, upon the 



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plantation afsd. during her Widowhood. PROVIDED, my 
Wife do first give good Security to the Court that the Same two 
Slaves, Betty and Transway shall be delivered to my aforesaid 
Son, John Boyd, or his Order (Mortality in the said Slaves 
excepted) when she shall marry or dye, whichsoever shall first 
happen. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Kind Friend Coll. 
Edward Moseley, of Albemarle County, five pounds to buy him a 
Ring. 

Item. I give unto my loving Friend, Mr. Robt. Turner, of 
Bath County, five pounds, to buy him a mourning Ring. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my loving friend, Capt. 
Simon Aldersoan, of Bath County, my Smallest Case of Bottles, 
my writing Desk or Buroe, and five pounds to buy him a 
mourning Ring. 

Item. I give devise and bequeath unto my dutyfull and 
well beloved Son, John Boyd, my largest Case of Bottles, and 
all other my personal and real Estate of what Kind or Nature 
soever or wheresoever to be found or Had. And it is my 
Earnest Desire and Will that all the Cattle and Hogs which 
shall belong to my aforesaid Son be put on some Land belonging 
to my Said Son at the Descretion of my Exec, there to breed 
for his only advantage and profit, And that all the Moneys 
arising from the Sale at Vendue of all the personal Estate which 
shall belong to my Son (except the Case of Bottles aforesaid 
and his Slaves) after all my just Debts are paid, and Legacies 
Satisfied, be apply ed to buy Slaves for my Said Son; And that 
the Slaves so bought together with all those Slaves I leave him 
be constantly kept at Work on Lightwood on my Sons Land, 
thereby to raise money to buy more Slaves, with what con- 
venient Speed my Exec, can, and to educate and School my 
Said Son. 

Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my trusty and 
loving friends Coll. Edward Moseley, & Capt. Simon Alderson, 
my whole and Sole Exec, of this my last Will to see the Same 
performed. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and Seal, 
this 17th. Day of December., Anno Dom., 1725. 

Thomas Boyd* (Seal). 

North Carolina, Beaufort C. Hyde P.cinct ss. April Court 1726. 

Present James Leigh, Samll. Slade, Joshua porter & Jno. Martyn, 
Esqr, justices of ye. Said Court: 

The last Will and Testament of Thomas Boyd, Gent., deceed, bearing Date 
ye. 17th of Decembr., 1725, was exhibited in open Court by Simon Aider- 
son, one of the Exec, thereof, and the Same being in his own Hand Writing 
without any Subscription of Witnesses, was proved by parity of Hand- 
writing it being compared with other writings of his, and Some of the 
Justices members of this Court being well acquainted with the Said Boyd's 



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Handwriting are of the Opinion it is the Said Thomas Boyd's Handwriting. 
Likewise Capt. Jno. Tripp & Giles Shute Esqr. being Summoned and Sworn 
deposed that they were well acquainted with the Said Boyd's Handwriting, 
And that they verily beheved the Said Will to be his the Said Thomas 
Boyd's own Handwriting, Moreover as a further adminicular proof Samuel 
Poyner, being Summoned and Sworn declared that Thom. Boyd, afsd., 
Came to Him on Friday, about one by the Clock, being the 17th. of De- 
cembr. last past, and told him that that Night he would go in and make his 
Will And his shewing great apprehensions of Dying in a little Time made 
the said Poyner Conceive he was in Liquor tho. from no other Rea- 
son he Saith he conceived it. Likewise, Mary Christmass, being Sum- 
moned and Sworn declared that on the Said 17th. of Decembr., in the 
Evening the Said Boyd came to her Husband's House and enquired for 
Her Husband, And the next Day came to the Said House three times and 
was desirous of her Husband's being Evidence to a Will which he said he 
had made, at the Same time burning One which he said was a former Will 
of His, adding that he had been a Week contriving that Mr. Moseley and 
Mr. Alderson might have the Management of his Affairs after his Death 
to His Child's Benefit. And that the Said Boyd then Said that tho He 
should be disappointed of His Witnesses yet the Court well knew liis 
Handwriting and that he knew if he could have the Management thereof 
Himself he could make it Stand for a good Will without Witnesses. Also 
Jonathan Christmass, being summoned and Sworn, declared that the 
Will aforesaid was deUvered to him by Mrs. Catharine Boyd, Relict of 
the Said Thomas Boyd, to be kept 'till She demanded it. She taking it 
out at that Time of a Chest of Drawers, but he further Saith That he Saw 
the Said Mrs. Boyd, before that time open the Desk or Buroe in which Mr. 
Boyd aforesaid kept his papers of Moment, and that the Deponent by her 
Direction looked over his papers for a Will but found none. 

This Court being of the opinion that the said Will has been Sufficiently 
proved Ordered that the Secretary have notice thereof. And for the 
Satisfaction of Such as it may concern this Court Has caused the foregoing 
proofs exhibited into Court to Support and maintain the Will afsd. to be 
thereunto annexed, which together with the Said Will, the Motion of 
Simon Alderson afsd. are ordered to be recorded. 

Then Came Simon Alderson One of the Exec, of the Said Will into 
Court and took the Exec. Oath To perform the Said Will of the Deceed. 
aforesaid, as the Law directs. 

Testis Thos: Jones Clr. cur. 

Recorded in Will Book 3, page 95, Office of Secretary of State. 



ANNE BRYAN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, the 25th. Day of October, 1767. 
I, anne Bryan, of Craven County, & Province of North Caro- 
hna, being Sick & weak in body but of Perfect mind and Mem- 
ory, Thanks be Given Unto God therefore, Calhng Unto Mind 
the Mortahty of my Body & Knowing that it is Appointed for 
all Persons Once to Dye, Doe make & ordain this my Last Will 
& Testament, that is to say Principally, and First of all I Give 
and Recomend my Soul into the hands of God That Gave 
it ; my Body I recomend to the Earth to be buried in a Desent 
Christian Like buriel, at the Discretion of my Executors, 



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Nothing Doubting but at the General Reserrection I shall 
Receave the same by the Mighty Power of God: And as 
Touching such Worldly Estate where with it hath Plessed 
God to bless me with in this Life, I Give, Demise & Dispose 
of the same in the Following Manner & Form : 

Item. I Give & bequith to my Well beloved Son, William 
Bryan, One Negro Woman Named Venis, One horse Called 
Bull, One Large Looking Glass, One Silver spoon, One Large 
Ovel Table, a Safe, & the half of my Cattle on Hatterass Banks, 
to him and his heirs. 

Item. I Give & bequeath to my Well beloved Son, John 
Bryan, One Negro Man Named Kent, One Peace of Land Lay- 
ing on the No. Side of Neuse River & West Side of Island 
Creek, Containing 40 Acers, be the same More Or Less, which 
I Bought of John Starkey, Known by the Name of Fort Neck, 
One Mair Colt Bonney, One Cow & Calf, spise Morter & Pessell, 
One Silver Table spoon, the half of my Cattle on Hatterass 
Banks, & the Labour of One Free Born Negro Boy Named 
Asa, Tell his Indentuers shall be Exspierd, to him & his heirs 
for ever. 

Item. I Give & bequeath Unto my Well beloved Son, Jesse 
Bryan, One Peace of Land Containing 150 Acers which I 
Bought of Thos. Carraway, Laying on the No. Side of Neuse 
River & East side of smith Creek; 100 Acers which I Bought 
of Samuel & Isaac Easlick, on the No. Side of Neuse River & 
head of Orchard Creek; One Negro Man Named Seasor, One 
Boy Named Will, Two Negro Wimen Named Rose & Jane, 
& the Labour of Two Free Born Negro Boys Tell there Inden- 
tuers is Exspierd Named. Aron & David, & Two horses Called, 
Frolick & Poilet, to him & his heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequith to my Well beloved Daughter, 
mary Cook, One shilling Sterling, to her & hier heirs For Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequith to my Well beloved Daughter, 
Elizabeth Dawson, one Shilling Sterling, to her & her heirs. 

Item. I Give and bequith to my well beloved Grandson, 
Joseph Stockley, one Shilling Sterling, to him & his heirs. 

Item. I Give and bequith to my Well beloved Grandson, 
John Dawson, one Shilling SterHng, to him and his heirs. 

Item. I Give and bequith to my Well beloved Son, Jesse 
Bryan, all the Remainder Part of my Estate, to him and his heirs. 

I Likewise Constitute, make & orDain my Loveing Sons, 
William Bryan, John Bryan, & Jesse Bryan, Executors, of this 
my Last Will and Testament, and I Doe here by Utterly Dis- 
allow of and Revoke and Disanull all Former Wills by me made, 
Confirming this and Noe other to be my Last will & Testament. 



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In Witness whereof, I have here Unto Sett my hand & seale, 
the Day and Year above Written. 

Anne Bryan (Seal) 
Signed, Sealled, Pubhshed, Pro- 
nounced, and Dehvered, by the 
said Anne Bryan, as her Last will 
& Testament, in the Presents of 
us the Subscribers: 

James Carraway. 
Ann Carraway. 
Elies Justes. 
Gideon Carraway. 

The above last Will and Testament of Ann Bryan, was proved before 
me this 9th. day of March, 1773, by the Oath of Gideon Carraway, one of 
the subscribing Witnesses thereto, who swore that he saw the Testatrix 
sign, seal, publish & declare the same to be her last Will and Testament, 
and that at the time thereof she was of sound and disposing Mind & Mem- 
ory. 

And John Bryan one of the Executors therein named, having taken the 
Oath appointed for his quaUfication, It is ordered that letters Testamentary 
issue thereon 

W. Martin. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



EDWARD BRYAN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, This 28th Day of January, 
In the Year of our Lord, 1745, 1, Edward Bryan, being In per- 
fect mind and memory, blessed be God for his Mercy, calling 
unto Mind that it is Appointed for all men to Die Doth make 
this my Last Will and Testemt, and Dispose of my Worldly 
Estate wherewith God hath blessed me With, as followeth: 

Imprimis. Unto my Eldest Son, John Bryan, I give and 
bequeath to he and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body and 
their bodies, for Ever, Two hundred Acres And Twenty Acres 
of Land, being part of the Land which I bought of Martin 
Frank, and Edward Frank, called New Germiny, beginning 
at the begining bounds of the Deed, On Jacks cabin branch, 
and Runing the bounds of the Deed for the Two hundred and 
Twenty Acres, which shall be Marked out by the Exs : or Some 
other Appointed person; Unto my Son, Edward Bryan, I give 
and bequeath To him and his Heirs Lawfully begotten of his 
Body and of their Bodies, for Ever, Two hundred & fifty 
Acres of of Land being part of the Land wch. I bought of Martin 
Frank and Edward Frank, call'd New Germany, begining on 
the Left bounds of his brother John's and Runing Up Towards 
Cyprus Creek within the Deed, For the Compliment to be 



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Marked out by the Exs. or some other Appointed person, in 
any shape or Course as they shall see fit & proper. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my son, William Bryan, and 
his Heirs Lawfully begotten of his Body and of their Bodies 
for Ever, three hundred Acres of Land, more or Less, being the 
Remaining part of the Two Deeds as I bought of Martin Frank 
and Edward Frank, called. New Germany, the Four hundred 
and Seventy Acres given to his Two Brothers Excepted, to 
them, and if any one of my Three Sons should Die without 
Heirs lawfully begotten of their Bodies, his portion bequeathed 
as affsaid shall be Equally Divided between the two living Bro- 
thers and their heirs lawfully begotten of their bodies for Ever; 
Also I give and bequeath to my Son, John Bryan, One lot In 
Newburn Town, to him, his heirs or assigns. 

Item. I Give and bequeath unto my son, Edward Bryan, 
one Lot in Newburn Town, to him, his Heirs or Assigns; and 
I give and bequeath to my son, William Bryan, one lot in New- 
burn Town, to him, his heirs or Assigns. These three lots 
shall be Divided by my Exs., of other appointed persons, when 
my son, John Bryan, shall be at Age; Also I give and bequeath 
to my Daughter, Penelipy Bryan, One lot in Newburn Town, 
The lot and Storehouse, the same lot whereon the storehouse 
now Stands; Also I give and bequeath to my Daughter Penelipy 
Five Hundred Pounds, in bills, instead of a Portion of Land, 
to be paid out of my Money which lies in stock of Trade, at 
Age, or at the Day of Mareage; also I give and bequeath One 
hundred pounds in bills out of my Stock of Money in Trade, 
to buy her a bed and furniture, to be paid out at the Executors 
Discression before he comes to Age if Need be for it. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my loving Wife, Ann Bryan, 
One Plantation and all the Survey of Land belonging to it, 
lying on the West side of swifts Creek, Surveyed for me in One 
Thousand Seven hundred and forty four-five, called paradice, 
to her, her heirs or Assigns. And all the Rest of my Lands as 
is Not Given by Will or Deed, I give and bequeath to be Sold 
at the Exs. Discression, and the Sale and title shall be good to 
whomsoever shall buy it: also I give and bequeath to my 
Loving Wife One Negro Women called, Agey, and One Negro 
Man called Will, One Negro man called, London, One negro 
Man called Simon; also two plowhorses; also Five Riding 
horses; also all my stock of Cattle, sheep & hoggs. Except 
Twenty four Cows and Caves, Seven Stears only also I give 
all my household Goods as beding, Cetchen Wair, and all Ves- 
sels of Iron, brass, Copper, or puter, or Wood, and all other 
Vessels of any Kind, as ar generally Used in the house. 

And I give and bequeath to my Three Sons, and Daughter, 
John, Edward, & William Bryan and Penelipy Bryan, Twelve 
Negroes Named as follows: Melatto, Tener, Sary, Nancy and 



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little Egey, Tom, Cesar, George, Joseph Called Joe, Jack, 
Frank, & Robin, & Primas; and also I give and bequeath to 
them Twenty four Cows and Calves, and four Mairs, The 
said Negroes & Cattle and Mairs to be at their own proper 
Resque & Not to be Divided nor any Division made between 
my four Children of Neither Negroes, nor Cattle, nor horse- 
kind, until my Eldest son John shall be of Age, that is to say, 
of Twenty One Years, and then there shall be a Devision 
made by the Exs. and three other Men chosen by the Court. 
The Negroes and their Increase the Cattle and horse Kind & 
their Increase, The Cattle and horse Kind and their Increase 
shall be Equally Divided between my four Children and shall 
be at Each ones proper Resque. 

Also I Give unto my Three sons, Each, One hundred Pounds 
in bills to buy Each of them a bed and Furniture, and this 
Three hundred Pounds shall be paid out of my Stock of Money 
that lies in Trade. 

And my Desire is that my four Children should have Seven 
Years schooling and between the Age of seven Years old and 
Seventeen Years old, to be given in such Siencies as the Exs: 
shall think proper, and the Cost of their Cloathing, Washing, 
lodging, and schooling and Vittling, shall be paid out of their 
Negroes Labor put to Use as the Executors shall agree and 
think proper. 

Also I Give my loving Wife the Use of my Childrens Negroes 
the first Two Years after my Decease, she paying the Chil- 
drens Expences, and when the Two Years is out the Children 
to have the Valine of their hire for the time to come. 

Also I Give the Money that lies in Trade, the Remaining 
part that is Not Given already, to be Divided, my Loving Wife 
to have One Third part, and the Two Third parts to my Chil- 
dren, to Equally Divided. Likewise I leave four Stears at 
Wiggines, One at Grimes, two at Goose Creek, and One of my 
Riding horses to be sold, to pay Jane Hand the Money Due to 
her Upon the books. 

I likewise Constitute and Ordain my Loving Wife, Ann Bryan, 
and my Loving Brother, Hardy Bryan, and my Loving Bro- 
ther, Lewes Bryan, to be my true and Lawfull Exx. & Exec- 
utors of this my last Will and Testament. 

As Witness my hand the Day and Date above mentioned. 

Edward Bryan. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed & Published 
before Us: 

Wm. Whitford. 
Jane Hand. 
Richard Hart. 



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May 9th, 1746. 

These are to Certifie that Richd. Hart, and Jane Hand, came before 
me, Enoch Hale, Esqr., Chief Justice of North CaroHna, and made Oath 
that they saw the w'thin nam'd Edwd. Bryan, in his Lifetime, Sign, seal 
& PubHsh the w'thin Wile & Testamt., and that he, the said Edwd. Bryan, 
was of sound mind and disposeing Memory at the time thereof, as also 
that Wileiam Whitford was a Concurring Evidence wth them. 

Test. E. Hall, C. J. 

And The said Enoch Hale, Do further Certifie, that Hardy Bryan & 
Ann Bryan Exr. & Exx. to the wth. Wile, Qualified themselves According 
to Law by taking the Oath appointed. 

Ordd that Letter's Issue Accordingly. 

E. Hall C. J. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



HARDY BRYAN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Hardy Bryan, of the prov- 
ince of North Carolina, & Craven County, Planter, being sick 
in Body, but of sound Mind & Memory, do make my last will 
& Testament in the form & Manner following, that is to say: 

It is my will that the plantation on which my son Thomas now 
lives, consisting of about Two hundred & Seventy acres, be 
divided by the ash Branch, & then I give & bequeath that 
part of it lying on the North Side of the ash Branch to my said 
Son Thomas, to him & his Heirs for ever. I further give & 
bequeath to my son, Thomas, one Negroe man named Edin- 
burgh, & one negroe Girl named Lucy, which said Lucy is 
already in the Possession of my son Thomas. 

I give & bequeath to my son William, to him & his heirs 
forever, two hundred & seventy acres of Land, be the same 
more or less, which I bought of my Brother Lewis, & is adjoin- 
ing to the Land of Frederick Isler. I further give & bequeath 
to my son William to him & his heirs for ever one hundred 
Acres of Land which I bought of Frederic Jones, & lying on 
the West side of Trent River. I further give & bequeath to 
my son William, One Negroe Boy named Cain, which I have 
already delivered into his Possession. 

It is my will & desire that the Plantation or Survey of Land 
on which I now live be equally divided, & then I give & bequeath 
to my son. Hardy, to him & his heirs for ever, after the Marriage 
or death of his affectionate Mother, the upper half of the said 
Plantation or Survey, or that half of it on which the houses 
are now erected. 

And I give & bequeath to my Son, Nathan, to him & his 
heirs for ever, the other or lower part of the said Plantation 
or Survey of Land. But if my son Nathan shou'd (die) without 
Issue or before he arrives at the age of Twenty one Years, 



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then I give & bequeath the whole of the said plantation or 
survey of Land I now live upon, to my son Hardy, to him & 
his heirs for ever, after the Marriage or Death of his affectionate 
Mother; or if my Son Hardy shou'd die without Issue, or before 
he arives at the Age of Twenty One Years, then I give & be- 
queath the said whole Plantation or Survey of Land on which I 
now live, to my Son Nathan, to him & heirs for ever, after the 
Marriage or death of his affectionate Mother. But if both of 
my Sons Hardy & Nathan should die without Issue, or before 
the Age of Twenty One Years, then whatever Land I have 
given & bequeathed to my Sons Hardy & Nathan, I give & 
bequeath to my Son Lewis, to him & his heirs for ever. 

I give & bequeath to my Son, Isaac, to him & his heirs for 
ever, one half of the plantation or Land on which my Son, 
Thomas, now lives, namely, that half of it which lies on the 
South Side of the Ash Branch. 

I give & bequeath to my Son, Lewis, to him & his heirs for 
ever, one front Lot in the Town of Newbern, lying upon Nuce 
River, & one of my Two front Lots in the said Town lying upon 
Trent River, it being my will that my son Lewis, shall take his 
Choice of the said Two Lots lying upon Trent River. But if my 
Son, Isaac, should die without Issue or before he arrives at the 
age of Twenty One years then I give & bequeath to Son, Lewis, 
to him & his heirs for ever, all the Land which I have given & 
bequeathed to my Son Isaac; But if my Son Lewis shou'd 
die without Issue or before he arrives at the Age of twenty one 
Years, then I give & bequeath to my Son, Isaac, to him & his 
heirs for ever, all the Lots in Newbern which I have given & 
bequeathed to my Son Lewis. 

I give & bequeath to my Daughter, Mary, to her & her heirs 
for ever, one Front Lot in the Town of Newbern Lying on Trent, 
after My son Lewis has taken his Choice of the two Lots as 
before mentioned. 

It is my will & desire that my loving wife, Sarah, so long as 
she shall continue my Widow or live unmarried, shall have one 
half of the plantation or Survey of Land on which I now live, 
particularly, the upper half, or that half or part on which the 
houses are now erected. And it is further my will & desire, that 
as long as my loving Wife, Sarah, shall continue my widow 
or live unmarried, she shall have the Use & profits of the follow- 
ing five negroes, namely, one negroe Man named David, one 
negroe Man named Pomp, one Negroe Man named Frank, one 
negroe Man named Ben, & one Negroe Girl named Scylla; 
But then it is my Will & desire that my loving wife Sarah, shall 
find Meat, Drink, Washing, Lodging, & Schooling for my 
Children till they are married or arrive at the Age of Twenty 
One Years, out of the profits arising from the plantation & the 
Labour of the five Slaves abovementioned. And it is further 



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my Will that the said Five Negroes, David, Pomp, Frank, Ben 
& Scylla be equally divided among all my Children, at the 
Marriage or Death of my loving Wife Sarah. I likewise give 
& bequeath to my loving Wife, Sarah, all my Stocks of cattle, 
Hogs, Sheep & Horses, all my household furniture, all my Plan- 
tation Tools & Implements of Husbandry. 

It is further my will & desire that my following Six Children, 
namely, My sons, William, Hardy, Nathan, Isaac & Lewis & my 
Daughter, Mary, or the Survivors of them, shall have, & be 
equal Sharers of, all the rest of my Negroes not mentioned in 
this will, in the Manner following, that is to say, the rest of 
my Negroes not mentioned in this Will shall not be immediately 
divided, but each of my said Children, namely William, Hardy, 
Nathan, Isaac, Lewis & Mary shall have & receive his or her 
Share of the said Negroes & their Increase on the Day of Mar- 
riage or at the Age of Twenty one Years, And it is my Will that 
when any one of my said Six Children shall have received his 
or her Share of the said Negroes as before directed; he or she 
so receiving his or her Share shall not have any Claim or Title 
to the remaining Slaves or their future Increase. 

I do hereby nominate & appoint my Sons, Thomas & Wil- 
liam, Executors, & my loving Wife, Sarah, Executrix, of this 
my last Will & testament, & I do hereby revoke & disannul 
all other Wills heretofore by me made. 

Witness my hand & Seal, this Twenty Eight Day of Feb- 
ruary, in the Year of our Lord, One thousand, Seven hundred 
& Sixty. 

Hardy Bryan (Seal) 

Signed, sealed & acknowledged 
in the Presence of (the words "for 
ever" being first interlined in the 
Second page of this will) : 
James Reed. 
Shadrach Allen. 

his 

Matthew X Arter. 

mark 

New Bern, 6. May, 1760. 
The foregoing last Will and Testament of Hardy Bryan, deceased, was 
duely proved before me, by the Oaths of James Reed and Matthew Arter, 
Evidences thereto. At the same Time Thomas Bryan, one of the Exec- 
utors within named, and Sarah Bryan, named Executrix in the foregoing 
Will, qualified before me by taking the Oath of Executor and Executrix. 

Let Letters Testamentary issue to the said Thomas Bryan, and Sarah 
Bryan, on the foregoing Will accordingly. 

Arthur Dobbs. 

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JOHN BRYANT'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. The fourteenth day of Sept., 
one thousand, Seven hund., Thirty and four, I, Jno. Bryant, 
of Edgecombe precinct, in North CaroHna, being very weak 
in body but perfect of mind and memory, thanks Be to Al- 
mighty God for it, And knowing that it is appointed for all Men 
once to die. Do Make, Constitute and appoint this to be my 
Last will And Testament, Revoking and Disanulling all other 
Wills and Testaments Ever before me made: And as for the 
worldly Inheritance the Almighty God hath Endowed withal, 
I Leave and Bequeath in manner and form following: 

Imps. I leave and Lend to my well Beloved wife, Elisabeth 
Bryant, During her natural life, A Molatto wench Called Bess, 
and her Own bed and furniture, as also another bed and fur- 
niture wch. hath Oznabrigs Tick to it. One black walnut Safe, 
and half Adozn. turnd frame Rush chairs. And one trunk, 
And A Large Iron pot wt. A Still made upon it, and A Small Iron 
pot, One Brass Skellett, five tongs and Shovel, and Box Iron 
& Chaffing dish, as also A grey gelding. Bridle and Saddle, & A 
Mare & Colt called Diamond, & twenty five head of cattle, 
Young & old, and four Sheep, as also two Basons of putre & 
two dishes, four plates & half a Dozen Spoons And an Iron 
Spit. 

Item. I Leave and Bequeath to my Son, Wm. Bryant, his 
heirs & Ass^ . for Ever, A tract of Land Beginning in the Marsh 
where ye. Line Crosses it. So running thro ye. pasture along ye. 
water course to another tract of Land, and then Continuing 
ye. water course to the Lower Line. I further give & Bequeath 
to him another tract of Land in Cupress Swamp known by the 
name of Ballards; I also Leave as afforsd. My other tract 
of Land Lying & Being in ye. East side of Deep Creek, Upon 
the Indian path; as also another tract of Land Lying in a 
Bever Dam Swamp, that Leads out of fishing Creek, known 
by the name of Polluck's Bever Dam; as also two Negroes, 
the One Named Robbin, the other Mingo, One New feather 
Bed wt. furniture. Called his bed. One Large Iron pot & a smal 
one. One Black walnut Round table, and four Leathern chairs. 
One new Case of Bottles, two putre Basons, two putre dishes. 
Four putre plates, & half A Dozen Spoons, One Buckaneer 
Gun, and whatsoever Cattle, hogs, horses and Mares that now 
Are Called his, and fifteen head of my own Stock here at Home, 
and four Steers that are at Canahoe, and all the rest of My 
Cattle at Canahoe, to be Divided betwixt he and Jno. Fort. 
I Further Leave & Bequeath to him A Bay horse called Spot, 
wt. A new Saddle and Bridle, and four other horses & mares 
And four Sheep; I also Leave him Seven pounds. Currant. 



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Item. I Leave and Bequeath to my Son, Arthur Bryant, 
his Heirs and ass^^ for Ever, the plantation whereon I now 
live, joyning To the Land wch. I gave to my Son William, and 
another plantation On Deep Creek, where Richd. Camp now 
Liveth, And One hundred Acres of Land Lying in Cahukee 
Swamp. I also Leave & Bequeath to him a Negro Boy, Called 
Tom, and A Negro girl Named Jenny, I also give him a Large 
feather Bed wt. new furniture, I also Give him A Black walnut 
Square table, and four Leather Chairs, two Iron pots, two putre 
Basons, two Do. Dishes, and four plates, and One Iron Spit, 
and Six head of horses & Mares, And all the Stock of Cattle 
and Hogs in ye. plantation where Richd. Camp now Liveth, 
to be Divided Betwixt Camp and he. And twenty five head of 
Cattle, Young and old, of my home Stock, And four head of 
Sheep. I also Leave and Bequeath to him Seven pounds 
Currant Money of Virginia, and One Silver Sack Cup, and One 
Small trunk, and an Iron Bound Case of Bottles. 

Item. I Leave and Bequeath to My Son, Davie Hopper, 
A hundred and Sixty Acres of Land Lying in the fork of the 
Bever Dam Swamp, joyning the Land I gave to My Son, Wil- 
liam, I also Leave & Bequeath to him twenty pounds Currt. 
Money of Virginia, due to me pr. James Barns, By a note under 
his own hand, appeareth to be paid at Mr. Theophilus Pughs. 
As also to my Son Hopper Two thousand weight Of pork to be 
paid at his own house. 

I also Leave and Bequeath to my well Beloved friend, Jno. 
Pope One hundred Acres of Land in A place On Cahukee Line, 
below ye. place where Robt. Wright Now Liveth. 

I also Leave and Bequeath to James Turner, Living in Vir- 
ginia, the Remainder of the tract of Land I Left to my Son 
Hopper. 

I Leave and Bequeath all the rest of My Moveable Estate, 
to be divided Betwixt my wife, and my Son Wm. and Arthur, 
at the discretion of my Executors, Whom I Constitute and 
appoint who are My Sons, Davie Hopper and Wm. Bryant. 
Publishing, Declaring and pronouncing this and no other to be 
my last will and Testament. 

Sealed wt. my Seal and dated the 14th day of 7 E., 1734. 

John Bryan (Seal) 
Robt Bedford, 
Archbald Thompson, 

her 

Ann X Trazier. 

mark 

No Carolina. Edgecomb ss. At a Court held for the Said Precint. on 

the third Tuesday of May, anno Dom. 1735. Present His Majesties 

Justices : 

These may Certifie, that Anne Frazier, one of the Subscribing Evidences 

to the within Will, Appeared in Open Court and made Oath on the Holy 



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Evangelists that he was present and Saw, John Bryant, Sign, Seal & declare 
the within to be and Contain hie Last Will & Testament, & that the Said 
John Bryant was then and at that time of Sound and disposeing Memory; 
& that he Saw Robt. Radford, and Archd. Thompson, the other Subscrib- 
ing Evidence Sign their names thereto at the Same time. Then also Appd. 
Davis Hopper, and Wilham Bryant, Executors, in Open Court, and took 
the Execu. Oath in due form of Law. 

Ordered that the Secrey have notice thereof, that Letters Testamentory 
Issue there on 

Test. J. W. Mer (?) Cler. Cur 

Copied From Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



SIMON BRYAN'S WILL. 

N. Carolina, Bertie County. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Simon Bryan, being in 
my perfect Sences but in a Very bad State of health, do make 
this my Last will & testament, revocking all former wills what- 
soever by me heretofore made, Constituting & appointing my 
wife Ann, My Bror. Edward Bryan, & my Son, David, my 
Sole Exors. First my Soul to almighty God in Sure & Certain 
hopes of a resurection from the Dead through the merits of my 
Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ, my Body to be buried at the 
discreation of my Exors., my Worldly goods in the following 
manner : 

Imp'"^. To my Dear & Loving wife, I bequeth one third 
part of all my personal Estate after my Just debts are paid 
(there being nine Negros belonging to my Children, Some of 
wch came by the death of their Bror. Jno.Armour, the rest they 
hold by deed of gift; the negros are named, viz: Perry, Hannah, 
Feb, Dina, Ben, Lyd, Joe, Jupiter & Pina). 

Item. To my Son, David, I bequeth, that tract of Land 
I bought of Michell & Henry Kings, to him, his heirs & assigns; 
the other two thirds of my personal Estate to be equally divided 
amongst my three children, but if my wife is with child now, 
my will & pleasure is that it have one Equall Share with my 
other children. 

As witness my hand & Seal this 26, Nov''., 175L 

Simon Bryan (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed & pubUshed 
bef or us : 

MARTHA Bryan. 

her 

Isabel X Deal. 

mark 

Jas. Lockhart. 
Lillington Lockhart. 



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Bertie County. May Court, 1753. 

The vrithin Will was Exhibited into Court by David Bryan, One of 
the Exors. therein Named, and Proved by the Oath of James Lockhart 
Esqr. and LiUington Lockhart, Two of the Subscribing Witness's thereto; 
& at the same time the said Exor. Quallifyed for said office according to 
Law, which was Ordered to be Certifyed. 

Test. Benjn. Wynns, Cler. Cur. 
Copied from Original Will filed in the Oflfice of the Secretary of State. 



WILLIAM BRYAN WILL. 

In the Name of God amen, the Twelfth Day of December, 
1746. I, Wilham Bryan, of Craven County, & Provance of 
North CaroHna, being Sick and weak In Body but of Parfect 
mind & Memory, Thanks be given unto God Therefore, Calling 
unto Mind the Mortality of My Body, and knowing that it 
is appointed for all men Once to Dye, Dow make & Ordain 
this my Last Will & Testament, That is to Say, principally 
& first of all, I Give & Recommend My Soul into the hands 
of God That Gave it, & my Body I Recommend to the Earth 
to be Buried in a Desent & Christian Like burial at the Dis- 
cretion of My Executors, Nothing Doubting but at the General 
Resurrection I Shall Receive the Same aGain by the mighty 
Power of God; and as Touching Such Worldly Estate Where- 
with it hath pleased God to bless me with in this Life, I Give, 
Demise & Dispose of The Same in the following maner and 
form: 

Item. I Give & Bequeath to Anne, My Dearly beloved 
Wife, one third part of my Negrews, and Likewise one third 
of all ye Rest of my Movable Estate, and the Use of the plan- 
tation I now Dwell on Dureing her Natureal Life. 

Item. I Give & Bequeath the Remaining part of my Negrews 
& movable Estate to be Equally Devided amongst my Six 
Children, William Bryan, Elizabeth Bryan, Lewis Bryan, 
John Bryan, Anne Bryan, Jess Bryan, to them & their heir 
for Ever. 

Item. I Give & bequeath to my well beloved Son, William 
Bryan, One hundred & Twenty five acors of Land the plan- 
tation I Now Dwell on, to him & his heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my well beloved Son, John 
Bryan, One Hundred & Twenty five acors of Land, the one 
half of the Tract of Land I now Dwell on, known By the Name 
of kits Neck, begining at the Gut which the Cart bridge is 
Over & So Runing up to the head Line, to him and his heirs 
for Ever. 

Item. I Give & bequeath to my Well beloved Son, Lewis 
Bryan, One hundred acers of Land Lying upon the head of 



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Smith Creek, which I Bought of Gunston Allen, known by The 
Name of Holley Neck, to him & his heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give & bequeath to My well beloved Son, Jesse 
Bryan, one Tract or persell of Land Lying upon the head of 
Goose Creek, Joyning upon Cohoons Savanah, Which I had 
of John Bryan, to him and his heirs for Ever. 

I Likewise Constitute Make and Ordain My Loving Wife, 
Anne Bryan, and my Brother, Joseph Bryan, and my Son, 
William Bryan, Executores of this my Last will & Testament, 
& I doe hereby Uterly Disallow of & Revoke & Disanull all 
former wills by me made. Confirming this & No Other to be My 
Last Will and Testament. 

In witness Whereof, I have here unto Set My hand & Seal, 
the Day & Year above Writen. 

William Bryan. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published, pro- 
nounced, & Delivered by the Sd. 
William Bryan, as his Last will & 
Testament, In the Presents of us 
the Subscribers : 

Lazarus Pearse. 

James Carraway. 

William Carraway, Jun. 

Craven County, ss. 

At a Court of Comon Pleas begun & held at New Bern, the third Tues- 
day in June, Anno Domini, 1747, then the within will was Proved by the 
Oath of a Concuring Evidence thereto, & Joseph Bryan, Executor & Ann 
Bryan, Executrix of the said Will Came into Court & took the Oaths by 
Law Appointed for their Quahfication. Ordered that they have Letters 
Testamentary thereon 

Will: Hedges: S: C. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



BENJAMIN BUNDY'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen, the fift day of October, one 
thousand. Seven hundred and tWenty Eight. Beniamen 
Bundy, of pascuotank, in the province of North Carolina, 
being Sick in body, but of Good and perfect memory; thanks 
be to Allmity God; And Calling to remembrance the uncer- 
tenty of this transitory Life, and that all flesh must yeld unto 
death when it Shall plese God to Call, Do make, Constitute, 
odain and declare this, my Last will and testament, manner 
and form following, Rovoking and adnulling by thes presents 
all and Every testament and testaments. Will and wills, here- 
tofore by me made and declared, Eigher by ward or writing, 



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and this to be taken only for my Last will and testament, and 
none other, I Do Gieve and dispose the Same in manner and 
form following: that is to Say, 

First, I Will that all those debt and dues as I owe in Right 
or Conscience, to any manner of person or persons What So 
Ever, Shall be well and truly Contented and paid, within Con- 
venient time after my decese, by my Executors hereafter 
named. 

Item. I Give and bequeve in witness unto my Loving wife, 
hannah bundy, the plantation whereon I now Lieve, together 
with a tract of Land Containing two hundred Eakers adioyning 
unto my Sd. plantation, during her naterell Life: and in Case 
my wife, hannah, die without Ishue begotten by my own body, 
then I will and bequeive the Said Land unto my Loving 
brother, Samuell bundy, to him his heirs and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and bequieve unto my Loving brother, Samuel 
bundy, a certain tract of land Sirvaid by william Norris, Sin- 
aor, Liing in griffens Swamp, to him his heirs and assigns for 
Ever. 

Item. I gieve and bequieve to my Sd. brother, Samll., 
one negro named tom, to him his heirs & assigns for Ever; and 
allso one young horse; and furthermore, in Case my wife 
Should marry After my decese, then I will and bequieve to 
my Sd. brother, Samll., one feather bed and furniture. 

Item. After the decese of my now wife, I give and bequieve 
my negro Jack, unto my Sd. brother, Sam^', him his heirs for 
Ever. 

Item. I gieve and bequieve unto my Loving wife all my 
parsonable Estate, both goods and Chatties, that Came to 
me by her; and the Rest of my personible Estate att the de- 
cese of my Sd. wife, to go to my Sd. brother Sam"., his heir 
or Assigns. 

Item. I Except onn mare Coalt for my Cosen, mary Jons. 

Item. I gieve and beqeieve Unto my loveing Brother, Sam"., 
all my Right and title to a tract of land Survaed by me and 
Tho:°» Jesup, Lieing in griffens Swamp, To him, hie heirs or 
assigns for Ever. 

Item, i do appoint my Loving wife, hannah bundy, and 
my brother, Sam", bundy, my Sole Executors. 

In wittness I have here Set my Seal. 

the 

Ben'^ + Bundy. (Seal) 
Signed Sealed and delivered In "'^"^ °^ 

the presents of Us: 

Zachariah Field 
Thomas Woodley 

the 

John X phitt 

mark of 



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No. Carolina, ss. Octbr 26th, 1728. 
Thomas Woodley & John Phitt, Two of the Evidences to the afore- 
written will came Before me & made Oath on the holy Evangelists, that 
they Saw Benjamen Bundy, deed., seal & Execute the same as his last 
will & Testamt., he then being of perfect mind & Memory. 

Gale, C. J: 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN BUTLER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, the 24th day of december, 
1772. I, John Butler, of the County of Tyrrel, Farmer, being 
weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be 
given unto God therefore, calhng unto mind the Mortality of 
my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to 
die, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament, that 
is to Say, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my 
Soul into the hands of Almighty God that give it, and my 
body I recommend to the Earth, to be buried in decent Chris- 
tian burrall at the descretion of my Executors, nothing doubt- 
ing but at the Generall Resurrection I shall recive the Same 
again by the mighty power of God; and As touching such 
worldly Estate wherewith it hath Pleased almighty God to 
bless me in this life, I give, demise and despose of the Same 
in the Following manner and Form: 

Imprimis. I Lend unto my dearly beloved Wife El^: five 
negroes. Viz: Jack, Zepero, Nan, mereen, and mark, with 
this plantation we now live on, with the horsess, hoggs and 
Cattle, and all the house hold Furniture. In Case there Should 
be any money It must be divided Equally, my Wife, William, 
John & James Butler: I Lend, I Say, to my dearly belov'd 
Wife, Elizabeth, all the Aforsaid Articles dureing her Wido- 
wood. 

Item. I give to my Son, William Butler, the plantation he 
now lives On, and fifty pounds prock. money, to Leved out 
of my Estate, and Four Cows & Calves or the Value thereof, 
to him and his LawfuU heirs for ever. 

Item. I give unto my Son, John Butler, Six negroes, Vizt: 
Jack, Zeperoh, Rose, Ben, Bristo and dick, after the decease 
or marage of my Wife Elizabeth, To him and his Lawful heirs 
for ever. 

Item. I give unto my Son, James Butler, the plantation 
he now lives On, lying on Turkey Swamp, on the South Side 
the Sd. Swamp, Containing three hundd. acres of of Land 
more or less, to him and his Lawfull heirs for ever. I Likewise 
give to my Son, James Butler, four negroes Vizt. Dinah, Mark, 
Little Jack, and Nan, with one Still, one desk, and Ten pounds 



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prock. money, after the Deceas. of my Wife, Elizebeth, or 
marrage, to him and his heirs for ever. 

Item. I give unto my Daughter, Phereby McHenry, the 
manner Plantation or the Land I now hve. On dureing her 
Naturall Life, after the Decease or marrage of my Wife EHze- 
beth, then to my two grand Daughters, Sarah ann McHenry, 
and Susanna McHenry: I Likewise give to my grand Daugh- 
ter, Wineford McHenry, one Negro Garl Named Mereen, to 
her and her heirs for ever, all to be rec^: in mater and Form 
As before mentioned, at the Deceas or marrage of my wife, 
Elizebeth. 

Item. I give to my Grandson, James Butler Cherry, the 
Son of Martha Cherry, A piece of Land Joyning to the Gum 
Log, and from the gum Log up to Wheatleys Old Field. I 
Likewise give unto Sd. James Cherry, the Son of Martha 
Cherry, two Negroes Vizt: one garl, named Charity, one Boy 
named Nedd, the Son of Negro Nann, I give it to him to be 
rec*^: at the years of twenty one, in matter and Form as be- 
fore mentiond. I give unto Sd: James Cherry, one Feather 
Bead and Bedstead, four Basons, two dishes and Six plates, 
one Iron pott: in Case he should die without a Lawfull heir 
it must return to John and James Butler my two Sons to be 
Equally devided between them. 

Item. I give unto my Grandson, James Gainer, the Son 
of Arther Gainer and Sarah, his Wife, one hundred Acres of 
Land from the flag branch up to the head line, Joyning to his 
fathers Land, Likewise One negroe boy named Tom, to him 
and his heirs for ever: if in Case he should die without heirs 
to return to John and James Butler left in manner and form 
As before mentiond. 

Item. I give unto my daughter, Mary Leggett, twenty 
pounds prock money. To be Levied out of my Estate, to be 
paid unto her; and her heirs for ever. 

Item. I give unto my grand Daughter, Elizebeth Cherry, 
Daughter of Arther Gainer and Sarah, his Wife, one negro 
boy named Isaac, also one Feather Bedd and Furniture or 
forty Shillings prock, to be rece*^. in matter and form as before 
mentioned, to her and her Lawfull heirs for ever. 

Item. I give unto my Daughter, Elizebeth Johnson, Ten 
shillings Sterling, to be Levied out of my Estate. 

Item. I will and desire that after my Deceas., and my Wife, 
that all the Resedue of my Estate may be Equally Divided 
amongst my four Children, Vizt: Wm., John & James Butler, 
and Phereby McHenry, the Wife of George Augustin Mc- 
Henry, to them and there heires for ever. 

Item. I give unto my two grandsons, Simon Butler, the 
Son of John Butler, and John Butler, the Son of James Butler, 
a Tract of Land or plantation Lying the north Side of Trenten 



North Carolina Wills. 103 



Creek, Containing 640 Acres, formerly known by the name 
of Joseph Messers Land, To them and and their heirs for ever. 

Item. I give unto my Son, James Butler, the Land Whereon 
Mary Cage now Liveth, to him and his heirs for ever. 

I Likewise Nominate and appoint my loveing Wife, Elize- 
beth Butler, and my two Sons, John and James Butler, my 
Sole Executors and Exx: of this my Last will and Testament, 
revokeing and making void all other former wills, Lagacies 
formerley by me made, Ratifying and confirming this and no 
other To be my Last will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand Seal, the 
day and date first Above Mentiond. 

his 

John Butler X (Seal) 

mark 

Signed, Sealed, pronounced, and 
declared, by the Sd John Butler to 
be his Last will and Testament in 
Presence of us: 

Edmun Andrews, 

John Whitehurst, 

Solo Wilson, 

Be it known to all men by these presents, that, I, John 
Butler, Senr., of the County of Tyrrell, planter, have made and 
declared my last will and Testament, in writing, Bearing date 
the 24th. day of December, 1772. I, the Said John Butler, 
by thise presents Codicil do ratify and confirm my Sd. Last 
will and Testament, and do give and bequeath unto my Grand 
Son, Andrew Butler, the Son of James Butler, the Herring 
gut Land, from the Gum Logg Branch Down to the river. I 
do Likewise revoke the Bedd and Furniture which I give to 
my grand Daughter, Lizabeth Cherrey, mentioned in my will. 
I give to my Daughter, Pherebe McHenry, one Bedd and Fur- 
niture which I now Lay On, after me and my Wifes Deed. 
And my will and meaning is that this Codicil or Schedule be 
Adjudged to be a part and par'- of my last will and Testament, 
and that all things therein mentioned and Contain'd be Faith- 
fully and truly performed, and as fully and amply in every 
Respect As if the Same were So Declared and Sett down in 
my Last will and Testament. 

Witness my hand this fift day of march, 1773. 

his 

John X Butler (Seal) 

mark 

Jacob Morriss. 
Solo Wilson. 

The within last Will and Testament of John Butler, deceased, and the 
Codicil thereto annexed, were proved before me this fourteenth day of 



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October, 1773, By the Oaths of Edmund Andrews, and John Whitehurst, 
two of the subscribing Witnesses to the said Will, and Jacob Morris one 
of the Subscribing Witnesses to the said Codicil, who severally, and not 
one for the other, swore that they were present and did see the said Tes- 
tator sign, seal, pubUsh and declare the same to be and contain his last 
Will and Testament with his Codicil thereto annexed; and that at the 
several times of executing his said Will and Codicil he was of sound and 
disposing Mind and Memory. And John and James Butler, the Exec- 
utors therein named, having taken the Oaths and qualified as the Law 
directs. It is Ordered that Letters Testamentary issue thereon accordingly. 

Jo. Martin. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



CALEB CALLAWAY'S WILL. 

Pequimons in North Carolina: 

I, Caleb Callaway, being Sick And weak of body, butt, 
through the marcy of the Lord, in Sound and perfect mind 
And memory. And Considering ye Certainty of Death and 
not Knowing the time it may pleas him to take mee hence. 
Doe make and Ordayne this my Last will and testament, first 
revoking All former will or wills by mee made. Doe Ordayne 
this only to Stand & remaine As my Last will And Testament 
As follows: 

Itm. I Give and bequeath Unto my Son, Josua Callaway, 
the first Child that Shall bee hereafter borne by my negrow 
girle named Ruth, (wch negrow Girle is wth my Daughter, 
Rachell, And her husband, John Wiatt) that Lives to bee two 
years and Half, and the Sd mother being to nurse the Sd Child 
tell it is Come to that Age, & then to bee Delivered to my Sd. 
Son, Josua, or his assins, by John Wiatt. 

tt. I allso give to my afore Sd. Son, Josua, All my Coopers 
tools. 

It. I Give Unto my Grand Daughter, Eliz: Wiatt, the 
Daughter of John Wiatt, when Shee Come to Age, Or Att 
the Day of marriage, her Choyse of Any one of the rest of 
the Children that shall bee born one my afore Sd. negrow 
Girle, Named Ruth. I allso give to my Sd. Grand Daughter, 
the first mare fould that Either of my two mare brings, to 
run for her Use and to bee in her Fathers Custody. And In 
Case Any of the Increas of the Sd mare fould Shall Grow Up 
fitt for saile, my will is that my Son in Law, John Wiatt, Shall 
have liberty to Sell the Same for Good Housold Stuf, for my 
Afore Sd. Grand Child Use. 

It. It is my will that my aforeSd. negrow Girle named Ruth, 
bee and remain wth my Daughter, Rachell, and her Husband 
John Wiatt, for & During theer naturall Lifes, And yt they 
Shall Have ye whole profit of hir Labour, and After theare 
Deces, then if the Sd negrow Girle Shall bring more Children 



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then is before Given, then Shee and Those Children to bee 
Equally Devided Among Such other Children as shall bee bee- 
gat hereafter one my aforeSd Daughter, Rachell, by her Hus- 
band John Wiatt. 

It. I Give to my Loving wife, Elizabeth, if Shee stands to 
this my will. All my Stock of sheep and one mare, And Hors, 
her Choyse out of my stock of Horses. 

It. I Give to my Son, Josua Callaway, one full third partt 
of All the rest of my Personal Estate yt remains, besides wt 
is already Given. It is also my will yt in Case my Son Josua, 
will him Self in p'son Come And Live One my Plantation in 
Yawpim Creek, that he Shall now forth wth have ye one Half 
of Cleare ground, and half ye Barn, & Half ye Benefitt of ye 
Orchard, butt in Case yt my Son Dus nott Come himself, 
then he Shall nott putt a tennat theare During his mothers 
Widowhood. 

It. The Other Half of my Plantation, wth All the rest of 
the Houses thereon, & Half the Orchard, I appoynt And Here- 
by Ordr. that my Afore Sd wife, Eliz:, Shall have the Use of 
During her widowhood; butt in Case yt my Sd wife Shall 
marry a Husband, then it is my will yt my Plantation bee 
Indeferantly Devided into three parts, my Sd wife to Choos 
one third part During her natural! Life, And my Son forthwth 
to Enter on the other two Third parts. 

It. I Allso hereby Apoynt yt ye other two third parts of 
my Personal Estate not Already Given, Shall bee and remain 
in the hands of my Sd Lo: wife, Eliz:, So long as Shee remains 
a widow, butt in Case Shee marries a Husband, then my will 
is yt my Son, Josua Callaway, Shall Have one third part of 
those two Thirds in her Hands. And in Case that my Sd wife 
Shall Die a widow, Soe yt the two thirds of my Sd personal! 
Estate lies in her Hands Dureing her natural! life, then my will 
is yt those two thirds of my Estate in my Sd wifes possesion 
Att her death. Shall bee my Son Josua Callaways, And his 
Heys: for Ever, together wth all my real! Estate of Lands, 
Houses &: 

It. I Do Appoynt my Son, Josua Callaway, my Sole Exec- 
utors of this my Last will and testament, hereby requiring 
him to See All my Just Debts in the first place Satisfied Oute 
of my Estate. 

In Confermacion of wch, I have here Unto Sett my hand 
And Seale, this 10 Day of Jun., Ano:, 1706. 

Caleb Salloway. (Seal) 

Sealed & Delivered in presents of: 
Thomas Long I his mark. 
John Barrow. 
Anthony A Wherry. 

his mark 



106 II^ORTH Carolina Wills. 



parte Enterlined by me, Caleb Salloway. 

Memd. added: It tis my will that my Daughter, Elizabeth, 
have a yong Cow delivered to her Father, for my grandaughter 
owne estate, and her Father to have the same Liberty to dis- 
pose of the Increas of the Cow, as of the mairs Colt. 

As witness my hand, this 13 day of June, 1706. 

Caleb Salloway. 

Proved in Court by the Oaths of Thomas Long & Anthony Wherry. 
This 13th Day of July, Anno Dom. 1706. 

Test. Tho: Snoden, CI. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



WILLIAM CARR'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Willaim Carr, of the County 
of Duplin, & Province of North Carolina, Am Sick in Body, 
but perfect In Memory and of a Sown Judgment, Blessed be 
God for It, and having Called to Mind the Scertainty of Death 
and of a future State, and that it is appointed for all Men Onest 
to Die Do hereby Recommend My Soul to God, and my Body 
to the Earth to be Buried at the Descration of my Executors, 
whome I shall hereafter Name, And in hopes of a Glorious Res- 
urraction through the Merits of My Lord and Saviour Jesus 
Christ; Do hereby as far as Almighty God Enabels me in 
this My present Condition, Do Renounce the World & the 
Things of this Life, and by these Presents Do Constitute and 
Ordain, this to be my last Will & Testament, Revocking all 
other Wills and Testament by me Made, Either by Word or 
Writing, and this only to Stand and remain for my last Will 
& Testament: Therefore Doth Order, Settle & Leave what 
Woreldey Estate God hath Blessed me with. In the following 
Manner, Viz : 

Itam. I Order that all my Just Debts & Funeral Expenses 
be first Pay'd out of my Estate That Almighty God hath Now 
Blist me with. And the rest of my woreldey Substance I leve 
and Bequeath In the following Manner, Viz: 

Itam. I Leave & Bequeath to my Beloved Wife, Hannah, 
The one third part of all my Moveable Estate after my Lawful 
Debts & funeral Expences is pay'd, together with the Houses 
& plantation where I now live to Such times as My Son, Archi- 
bald Carr, comes to ye age of Twenty one years, and then the 
Sd. Houses & Plantation to be his for Ever. But In falure 
of him to ye Nixt Heir In Law & so on; And the rest of my 
Goods & Chatties, after my Just Debts and Funeral Expences 
is pay'd, and the one Third of ye rest of ym. taken off to my 
Wife, as afsd., then ye remainder I leave & Bequeath to be 



E"oRTH Carolina Wills. 107 



Divided Equaly In it's kine Amongs my other Children, Viz: 
Archibald Carr, Jane Carr, & ye one that is yet unborn if it 
Should pleas God that it comes to the woreld; and In case 
that any of ye children Should Die before that they arive to 
age; I order that the part of the Deceased shall be Equally 
Devided Amongst the rest of the Surviving Children. 

To Which Last Will & Testament, I Do hereunto set my 

Hand and fix my Seal, this fifth Day of December, In the year 

of our Lord, One thousand, Seven Hundred and fifty Three; 

I order & appoint my Beloved Wife, Hannah, Executor of 

this my Last Will and Testament. 

William Carr. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed, and Declared 
In presents of Us: 

John Dickson. 
William McRee. 
Susannah McAlexd. 

North Carolina, Duplin County, ss. October Court, 1754. 

This Day Hannah Carr, Executrix of the last Will & Testament of 
William Carr, Deceased, Came Into Court & proved the sd. Last will 
& Testament of ye Deceased, And Took ye Oath of An Executrix as by 
Law prescribed. And produced an Inventrey Upon Oath of what Goods 
& Chattels & Debts Due to ye Estate of the Deceased, and Pray'd Letters 
Testamentorey upon the Same &c. 

The Court then and There Ordered that the Above proceedings of Sd. 
Executrix be given to ye Secretarys Office In Order to the Obtaining of 
sd. Letters. 

The Above Certified by me, October ye 9th, 1754. 

John Dickson, C. C. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 

WILLIAM CARTRIGHT'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, the second day of fabury, in 
the year of our Lord, one Thousand, Seven hundred and Thirty 
and one. I, William Cartright, being very sick and Weak in 
body but of perfect mind and Memory, Thanks be given unto 
God therefore. Calling unto mind the mortality of my body and 
knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Die, do make 
and ordain this my Last will and Testament, that is to Say: 
principally and first of all, I Recomend my body to the Earth 
to be buried In a Christian lik and Dacent Manner at the Dis- 
crestion of my Executors, nothing Doubting but at the Gen- 
rell Resariction I shall Recive the Same again by the might 
power of God that gave it; and as Touching Such worldly 
Estate whare with it hath pleased god to bless me in Life, I 
give and Dispose of the Same In manner following. Viz: 

Itm. I give unto my friend, Hannah Staford, all my Land 
and plantation whereon I now Liveth by her freely to be pos- 



108 IS'oRTH Cabolina Wills. 



sessed and In joyed During The Term of her natural Life, and 
at her Death then I give it to my god Son, Joseph Stockley, 
to him and his heirs for Ever, freely to be possessed. 

Itm. I give Hannah Staford, three Cowes and a Fowe year 
old hefer and Two Two year old Steers, and Eight yards of 
Seven Eight Lining. 

Itm. I give unto my Sister, mary Rees, four yards of 
Seven Eight Lining, and one Large pertor Bason. 

Itm. I give unto my brother, Robert, one bason and a 
Dish. 

Itm. I give unto my brother, Thomas, one pottel bason 
and one Dish. 

Itm. I give unto Owen Rees, one gun and a new Chest, 
and Two Sows and pigs, and one young horst. 

Itm. I give to my Brother Thomas, Two Sows and piggs, 
and one beaver hatt. 

Itm. I give unto Hannah Staford, my horse Sadel and 
bridle, and one Little Pott and pot bucks, and one Chest, and 
one white mug, and two bolltes, and one hive of bees. 

Itm. I give my Brother Robert, Two Sows and piggs. 

Itm. I give to my brothers, Robert, Thomas, and Owen 
Rees, Each of Them, one Earthen Mugg and a glass bottle 
to Each of Them. 

Itm. I give unto my weel beloved friend, Ann Stockley, 
one frieing pan and one Eight Squiar bottle, and one behive 
of bess, and Two sows and piggs. 

Itm. I give unto hannah Staford, Two Sows and Piggs. 

Itm. I give unto John Makdaniel, Two sows and piggs. 

Itm. I give unto Owen Rees, one fether bed and boulster. 

Itm. I give unto my brother, Thomas, one Rugg and 
blanket. 

Itm. I give unto hannah Staford, one Large new Rugg. 

Itm. I give my ax, and Two hows unto my Brothers, Rob- 
ert, Thomas, and Owen. 

Itm. I give to my Brothers, Thomas and Owen, one young 
mare bhay, giveing unto Elisabeth Clark the first Colt of the 
sd. Mare. 

And I doe make and ordain Jeremiah Murding and Stephen 
Delemare, my full and Sole Executors of this my Last will 
and Testament, and I doe hereby Revoke and Disanull and 
make viode all former wills and Testaments Whatsoever. 

In Witness Whareof, I have hereunto Sett my hand and 
seal. 

his 

William WW Cartright. (Seal) 



Marke 



Signed, Sealed, published and 
pronounced, by the sd. William 



North Carolina Wills. 109 



Cartright to be his Last Will and 
Testament, in ye presence of us: 

her 

Elisabeth X Clark. 

mark. 

Jonathan Hibbs. 
Mary Murden. 

North Carolina, Pasqoutank prec't. sst. 

This foregoing will recorded in ye Register Book of pasquot'k, June 
ye 7th, 1732. 

Test. Wm. Minson, Regist. 
February, 6, 1730. 

Proved this Will be fore me, 

Rich. Everard. 
No. Caroline, Chowan, sc. 

These may Certify that Stephen Delemarr, personally appeared at Eden- 
ton, in the precinct aforesay'd & took his Solemn affirmacon well & Truly 
to perform the above written Will of Wm. Cartright, Deced. This 16th 
day of February, Anno D'ni, 1730. Before me, 

W. Badham, Just. Peace. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



WILLIAM CARTRIGHT'S WILL (Senior). 

In the name of God Amen, the fifteenth Day of January, 
in the year of our Lord, one thousand. Seven hundred & thirty 
three. I, William Cartright, of North Carolina, In the County 
allbramall, in the precinct of pasquotank, planter, being Sick 
and weak, But of perfect sence and memory, thanks be to God 
therefore. Calling to mind the Mortality of my Body, and 
knowing that it is apointed for all men Once to Dey, do make 
and ordaine this my Last will and Testament, that is to say: 
principally and first of all, I give and ReCommend my soule 
Into the hand of God that Gave it, and my Body I recommend 
to the Earth to be buried In Decent and Cristone maner at 
the discrision of my Executricks, nothing Doubting but at 
the Generill Resurrection I shall Reseive the Same aGain by 
the allmighty power of God; and touching Such worldley 
Estate where with it hath pleased God to Bless me with In 
this Life, I Give and Demis and dispose of the Same, in the 
following maner and forme : 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, Thomas Cart- 
right, the sum of tenn shillings, speasuea. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, Robert Cart- 
right, a small of land aJoyninn unto his Land. 

Item. I Give and Beqeath unto oen Rese, Teen Shillings. 

Item. I Give and Bequeth unto my son, Joseph Cart- 
right, my plantation whare one now I Dwell, after the desess 



110 ISToETH Carolhsta Wills. 



of my wife, Sarath Cartright, begin att my Sons, Robert's line, 
up as fare as the pigg pens, and my will Is that neither he nor 
his mother molest one and other Dureing hir natrell Life and 
after hir Desese then my plantation to fall to him and his 
heirs Lawfully Begotten of his bodey for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeth unto my Daughter, hannah 
Cartright, all the Remaner part of the Land Belongin to my 
plantation patern, that Is above the pigpens and to his heirs 
for ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequith unto my Daughter, Tamer 
Cartright, a tract of land called the Little, for a Bove Oen Rese 
and to his heirs for Ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeth unto my two Sons, Caleb Cart- 
right, and David Cartwright, my tract of Land Cominley 
Called Sandey run to be Eakqeley Devided betwene them 
and to their heirs for Ever; But In case Either of my two Sons 
Should Dey without heirs, then my will is that the longest 
Liver to porses the hole tract of Land Called Sandy run. 

Item. I give and bequeth unto my son, Joseph Cartright, 
my hunting gun. 

Item. I give and bequeth unto my son, Caleb Cartright 
my new gun. 

Item. I give and bequeth unto my son, David Cartwright, 
my two letle Guns. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Daughter, hannah 
Cartright, one young Black Mare Called rose, and my will 
Is that the first horse Colt she brings for my Son Joseph, and 
the first mare colt for my Daughter, tamer. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Cartright, to 
my son John Cartwright Desesed, one two year old heffer. 

Item. I give and Bequeth to my Loving and lafull wife, 
Sarath Cartright, all the rest of my personell Estate, During 
her widowhood, but in Case the should marry, then att the 
Day of marig, all the Rest of my Goods and Chatles to be 
Eakqley Devided amongst my five Children, Joseph Cart- 
right, Caleb Cartright, hanah Cartright, David Cartright, 
Tamar Cartright. 

Item. I Give and Bequeth unto my Daughter, hanah Cart- 
right, one likely Cow and Calfe, to have the sam Cow and 
Calfe this Insewing Spring after the Date hereof. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my two Sons, Caleb Cart- 
right and David Cartright, one negrow man. If your mother 
Continues a widow she shall have the use of him Dureing the 
natrell Days of hir life, but If she shall marey, then the said 
negrow to be between Caleb Cartright and David Cartright, 
And the said David Cartright to have his Labour three Months, 
and Caleb Cartright to have his labour one month and so to 
Continew as Long as he shall Live. 



]!^OKTH Cabolina Wills. Ill 



Item. I Give and Bequeath unto oen Rese, a Serten tract 
of land Containing one hundred and Eighty akers of Land, 
begining att a Beach one the west Side of a Branch Called 
anauerell Branch, and from thence Runing verioas Corses to 
the (to the) horn Beame to the Lithe fork swamp, soever the 
swamp to a ma3rple which is over Deviding line, which said 
tract of Land I now live one, to him and his heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto Elizabeth Cartright, 
Daughter to John Cartright, Desesed, fortey akers of Land 
lying one the South side of the Creeke swamp Known and 
Calld. by the name of maverts, which Said land I Give for 
more or Less, to hir and hir heirs for Ever. 

Leaving my loving wife, Sarah Cartright, hole and Sole 
Executricks of this my Last will and testament, and after hir 
Deses, the Rest of my Estate to be Eaquelly Devided amongst 
my five Children. 

his 

William XX Cartright (Seal) 

mark. 

Signed, Sealed, published & De- 
livered in the presents of us: 

his 

Edward E Whorten 

mark, 
his 

John J Richardson. 

mark. 

James Greaves. 

North Carolina. Pasquotank prec't. sc. 

At a Court held for the sd. precinct, at the court house in Broomfield, 
the 19th Day of aprill, ano. Domi., 1734. Present His Majesties Justices: 

These may Certifie that Edward Wharton & John Richardson, two of 
the Subscribing Evidences to the within Will, appeared in Open Court 
and made Oath on the Holy Evengilist, that they were present & saw Wil- 
liam Cartwright Sign, Seal & declaire the within to be & Contain his last 
will and Testament, & that the Sd. Wm. Cartwright, was then and at 
that time of sound & Disposing memory; and that they also saw James 
Greaves, the other Subscribing Evidence Sign his name thereto at the 
Same time. 

Then also appeared Sarah Cartwright, Extrix. in Open Court & took 
the Exctors. Oath in due form of Law. 

Ordered that the Secretary have notice thereof that letters test'ry 
Issue thereon as the Law Directs. 

By Order, Jos: Anderson, Cler: Cur: 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State . 



112 l!ToKTH Carolina Wills. 



JOHN CARRUTHERS' WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the name of God amen. I, John Carruthers, of the 
County of Craven, and Province of North Carolina, merchant, 
Being of perfect mind and memory and Calling to mind and 
Duly Considering the unsartainty of humane life. Do make 
this, my last will and testament. First and Principally I 
Commit my Soul into the hands of my blessed maker, trust- 
ing in his mercy and in the merits of my Dear Redeemer for 
the Remission of my Sins; and my Body I Commit to the 
Earth to be Interred in such Decent and Christian like Man- 
ner as to my Executors That seem meet. In hopes of the" glori- 
ous Resurrection of the last great Day; and as for such worldly 
goods that providence hath blessed me with, after my Just 
Debts and necessary Expenses are Contented, Discharged, 
and payd by my Executors, Which I will shall be first honestly 
done, then the Remainder I Bequeath in the following manner : 

Imprimis. I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Rock- 
solnnah Witherinton, one Lott of Land lying in Newbern 
town, and joining Pollocks Streat and Eding Streat, and known 
in the plan of the Sd. town, by number 98, together with all 
Houses and appurtenances to the same belonging, and my 
Deask, unto her, the said Rocksolanah Witherinton, her Heirs 
and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Frances 
Hodges, one Negro girl Cald Carolina, and one feather Bed 
and one Boulster, 2 pillos, one Blanket, two Steats, and one 
Countarpen, it being the Bed that I Commonly Lodg on, and 
all the Cattal that I have yousing at the Francis Hodges Cow 
Pen, unto her, the Sd Frances Hodges, her Heirs and assigns 
for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, John Carruthers, 
my Riding Sadal and Bridal, and gun, and one pr. large money 
Seals, and my Silver Shubuckels and Knee Buckels, to him, 
his Hairs and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, Joseph Car- 
ruthers, Six large Silver tea Spuns, and one Silver tea tongs, 
and Silver Straner, and fore large Silver Spuns for table use, 
to him and his Heirs and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Sarah 
Rice, my gould Buttons I wear in my Sieves, and one Brase 
Warming Pan with a wooden handal to it, to her and her Heirs 
for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my two Sons in law, 
Frances Hodges, and John Witherinton, all my wearing close 



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of all Sorts, Except the Buckels and Buttons before men- 
chan'd, to be Equaly Devided Betwen them. 

Item. I Give unto my well beloved Wife, Content Car- 
ruthers, the Labar or Serves of one Negro man, Coled Han- 
nabal, Dewering the time of her natril Life or the time of her 
Wedowhud, and at the time of her death or the day of her 
marrage, my Will and desier is that my Executors, hereafter 
Menchand, may taek the foreSd Negro, Hannabel, into thear 
Cear and Persestion, and my Will is that thay may Set him 
up at Publick Vander to be Sould to the highest bedar for 
Redy money, and the money arising by the Sale of the fore 
Sd Negro to be Equaly devided amung my Chilldring that 
may or shall be then Liveing, and my Will and desier is that 
the above menchand Negro man Hannabel, may not be Car- 
ried out of Craven County with out the Leve or Consent of 
my Executors. 

Item. I Give unto my well beloved Wife, Content Car- 
ruthers, the Labar or Sarvis of one Negro woman Coled Enow, 
dewering the tim of her, ye Sd. Content Carruthers, her Natril 
life, and at her Deces I Give and Bequeath the fore Sd Negro 
Woman Coled Enow, to Rebekah McCarthy, to her and her 
Heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my well Beloved Wife, 
Content Carruthers, one Negro Woman Coled, Baranton, and 
all my Horses and all my Cattal that youses on trent, or any- 
ways Belongs to my Cow Pen at my home House, and all my 
hoggs and Sheep and my Cart and Plows, and axes and hows, 
belonging to the Plantation work, and all my Howshould 
goods of all Sorts, Except them before gaven to my Chilldrin, 
unto her, the foreSd. Content Carruthers, her Heirs and as- 
signs for Ever. 

Item. My will and Desier is that my Executors hearafter 
menchand may and Shall sell all my Lands, and all my Lotts 
and Houses, and appurtenences thear unto belonging, in New 
Bern town, and all my trading Stock of goods of all Sorts, to 
be Sould at Publick vandew to the highest biders, alowing 
three months Credit, the Purchesars giveing good security 
for the Payment of the moneys. My will and Desier is that 
Evry Lott Should be set up Singal, Except them two whear 
the Long house stands, and with the money arising by the fore 
menchand Sales, and What Redey money I may have by me, 
and what money may be Reeved of my outstanding debts, 
my will and desier is that my Executors may pay all my Just 
Debts and my fewnarl Exspences, and What is Remaning of 
the above menchand money when my debts are payd, my will 
and desier is that that Remandar of money may be Equely 
devided betwen my three sons, William Carruthers, John 
Carruthers, and Joseph Carruthers, and my daughter, Sarah 



114 ISToBTH Carolina Wills. 



Rice, and if my son William Carruthers Shuld not be at the 
devistion of the money, I desier his Part of the money may 
Continue in the the hands of my Executors tell he, the fore 
Sd William Carruthers, Cums for it. 

Lastly. I do nominate. Constitute and appint my two 
sons, John Carruthers, and Joseph Carruthers, Executors of 
this my last Will and testament, and do hereby utterly Re- 
voke, disallow and disanuU all former Bequests, Wills and 
Legacies, by me heretofore made, Ratifying and Confirming 
this, and no other, to be my last will and testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, 
the Twentieth day of September, the year of our Lord, one 
thousand, seven Hundred and fifty one. (and my desk inter- 
lined before Assigned in the lour line of the first Side). 

John Carruthers: (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared, by the within named 
tastator, John Carruthers, to be 
his last will and testament, in 
presence of us the Subscribers: 

her 

Sarah X Betsworth. 

mark 

Abiah Bangs. 
Sol: Rew. 

Craven County. February Court, 1752. 

These are to Certify, That the within Will of John Carruthers, Deceased, 
being Exhibited into Court, was Proved by the Oath of Solomon Rew, 
one of the Subscribing Evidences to the same, Who swore That he saw 
The Testator sign, Seal & Declare the same to be his last Will and Testa- 
ment, and to the best of his knowledge was of sound Mind and Disposing 
Memory; and that he also saw Sarah Betsworts, and Abiah Bangs, the 
other Subscribing Evidences, sign as such in Presence of the Testator. 
At the same time John Carruthers, one of the Executors therein mention'd 
appeared in Court and Qualified according to Law. 

Ordered that Mr. Secretary have Notice that Lres may issue &c 

Test. Phil Smith, CI. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



EDMUND CHANCEY'S WILL. 

North Carolina, the Fifteenth day of March, 1753. 

I, Edmund Chancey, of Pasquotank County, and province 
aforsaid, being in perfect mind and memory, thanks be Given 
to god, and Calling to mind the mortallity of my body and 
knowing that it is appointed for man to die I do here make and 
ordain this my Last will and Testament, that is first of all, I 



JSToETH Carolina Wills. 115 



will that all my Just debts and funeral Expences be well and 
Truly paid by my Executor and Executrix hereafter named. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Grand Son, Edmund 
Chancey, Son of Stephen Chancey, the Easternmost part of my 
Plantation and for a Division to begin in and by the Southeast 
Side of the Branch which Runs through Laurance Retons 
pattent then Runing north fifteen degrees west through the 
middle of an Island that Lies in an Elbow of the Said Branch 
four hundred and Ten yards then north thirty five degrees west 
through my Land Granted to me in two pattents and a Con- 
vayance from Laurance Retons pattent and a Deed from nath- 
inel martin according to the Divison aforsaid Give to my 
Grand Son Edmund Chancey Son of Stephen Chancey to him 
his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Grand Son, Edmund 
Chancey, Son of Jacob Chancey, the middle most part of my 
plantation adjoining to the Eastermost part begining at the 
Divison aforsaid, then Runing down the Branch to the mouth 
of it with a Streight Corse to the main Swamp of newbegun 
Creek, then Runing up and Joyning to the said Swamp Various 
Corses to the mouth of a Cypruss Branch which Runs out of 
the main Swamp, aforsaid. Just below the narrow Sandhills, 
then Runing up and Joining to the middle of the main fork 
of it then north Six Degrees west through my Land I Give to 
my Grand Son, Edmund Chancey, Son of Jacob Chancey, 
to him his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Grand Son, Edmund 
Chancey, Son of Zachariah Chancey, my Sandhills Land ad- 
joining to the west Side of my Grand Son, Edmund Chancey, 
Son of Jacob Chancey, begining at the mouth of the Cypruss 
branch aforsaid, then Runing up and Joining to the East Side 
of the main Swamp, I Give to my Grand Son, Edmund Chancey, 
Son of Zachariah Chancey, to him his heirs and assigns, but if 
my Grand Son, Edmund Chancey, Son of Jacob Chancey, 
Should die without Esue, then it is my will that the Land Should 
fall to my Grand Son, Edmund Chancey, Son of Stephen Chan- 
cey, to him, his heirs and assigns; and it is my will that my 
Daughter in Law, Rachel Chancey, Shall have the Liberty to 
Dwell on the Eastermost part of my plantation, and to Enjoy 
the benefits of it with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, 
untel my Grand Son, Edmund Chancey, Son of Stephen Chan- 
cey, doth Come to the age of Twenty one years, 'and for her to 
pay the yearly Quitrents for the Same, and it is my will also, 
that my Daughter in Law, Rachel Chancey, Shall have full 
previlleg and use of the middlemost part of my plantation, and 
for her to pay the yearly Quitrente for the Same, untill my Grand 
Son, Edmund Chancey, Son of Jacob Chancey, doth Come to 
the age of Twenty one years. 



116 North Carolina Wills. 



Item. I Give and bequeath unto my Son, Daniel Chancey, 
five pounds, Virginia money, and my Two Servants, Jack Span- 
yerd boe and Spanyoll Boe, During the time of their Servitud, 
by their Indenters, and Two feather Beds and Bolsters, and and 
Two Ruggs, and all my wearing Cloths, and my Riding Saddle 
and Bridle, and Sorrel mair, and Three young horses, and Two 
Large pewter Dishes, and Two Small ones, and Two Large 
pewter Basons and one Small one, and one Dozn. of Spoons, 
and Two midling Iron pots, and a full pot, an one Gun, and my 
Large Bible, and a pair of Brass Scales, and five weights, and 
one Iron Skillet, and Ten pounds of woll. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Son, Zachariah Chan- 
cey, one Shilling, Sterling money, to Cut him off from my 
Raiel and personal Estate, because of the wickedness that he 
Committed in my house in the time of my absence. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Daughter in Law, 
Rachel Chancey, my white mair, and yearling horse named 
Trip and go, and my mair named Trim and her Encreas, 
and a Spice morter and pestel, and Currying knife, and all my 
Coopers and Carpenters and Shoe makers Tools, and my 
Stakle, and Three Iron weges, and all my home Spun Linning, 
and wolling Cloth, and all my Thread thereunto Relating, and 
one Brass Candle Stick, and one box Iron, and Two heters, and 
Three Supe plates, and all my Sifters, Three Iron pots, one 
Large and Two midling and a brass kittle, and a Iron Skillet, and 
one frying pan. Two pair of pot hooks, and Two pair of Tongs 
and one pair of Stilerds, and a Tin funnel, and Three Vhests Two 
in the outward Room and one heigh Chest, and half my Leath- 
er, and Two feather beds, and Two Bolsters, Two Ruggs and 
one pair of Blankets, one pair of Sheets, and Two Bedsteads and 
Cords, and a Large Dish and Two middling ones, and one Lare 
pewter Bason, and a midling one, and one Small one, and Six 
pewter plates, and one full pot, and a par of Talers Shears, and 
a Looking glass, and one Dozn. of Spoons, and one pewter 
Chamber pot, and all my Chears, and Two Juggs, and all my 
Round Bottles, and a Gun, and my wolling and Linning wheals, 
and Sixteen Barrels of Corn, and four hundred and fifty pounds 
of Dryed Meat, and Three Galllons of fatt, and Two Bushells 
of Salt, and my Sope, and one Quarter part of my Sweetning, 
and my work horses Named Rone and Roney, and Baul and 
Huzzes Two year old horse, and all my plows, hoes and axes, 
with the gears, and on grind Stone, one pair of mill Stones, and 
my woll Cards and Eight Cows and Calves or yerlings, and 
four Stears, one Quarter part of my hoggs, and my wheat 
patch, and all my black peper and all my flax and woll and 
Sheep, and also my Servants bob boe, and Rachel boe, and 
frank boe, and her Two Children, Durin the time of their In- 
denters. 



ISToETH Carolina Wills. 117 



Item, I Give and bequeth unto my Grand Daughter, Mary 
Chancey, Daughter of Jacob Chancey, one feather bed and a 
Bolster, and a Rug, and a blanket and a Sheet and Six Spoons, 
and Two Iron pots, and a full pot, and a brass Candle Stick, and 
Three pewter plates, and a pewter Bason, and a frying pan, and 
Three Sheep and Two Cows and Calves, Two Saws and Six 
Shotes, and one dish. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Grand Son, Edmund 
Chancey, Son of Jacob Chancey, Two Cows and Calves, and 
Two Sows and Six Shotes and Three Sheep, Two pots and a 
Pewter Bason, a Dish and Three plates, & two Razors and a 
hone. 

Item, I Give and bequeth unto my Grand Daughter, 
hannah Chancey, Daughter of Zachariah Chancey, one year- 
ling mair Colt and one Iron pot. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Grand Son, Edmund 
Chancey, Son of Zachariah Chancey, one Cow and Calf, and 
Two Iron pots, and my will is that my grand Daughter, mary 
Chancey, and my grand Son, Edmund Chancey, and my grand 
Daughter, Hannah Chancey, and my grand Son, Edmund 
Chancey, Son of Zachariah Chancey, Shall have their Legacies 
which I have Given them Delivered to them within Three 
months after my Deceas, and they Shall Run all Resks and 
hazards of Loses of whr I have given them. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto James Furbish, my Book 
no Cross no Crown. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Grand Son, John Bakor, 
all the Remainder part of my Books. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto mulato Jack Ten Shillings 
Cash. 

Item. I Give and bequeth unto my Daughter Ruths Chil- 
dren, viz: John Bakor, mary Degrafenred, Blake Bakor, Sarah 
Bakor, Ruth Bakor, and Zadock Bakor, all the Remainder 
part of my personal Estate to be Eaqually Divided among them. 

Item. I do hereby Constitute, make and ordain my Grand 
Son, John Bakor, to be my Executor, and my Daughter in 
Law, Rachel Chancey, to be my Executrix to this my Last will 
and Testament and I do hereby utterly Disallow Revoke and 
Disanul all and Every other former will by me in any wise made 
Ratifieing and Constituteing this to be my Last will & Testa- 
ment. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal, 
the day and date above Ritten. Edmund Chancey (Seal) 

Sined and Sealed by the Said Edmund 
Chancey, as his Last will and Testament 
in the presents of us the Subscribers: 
Test. Jonathan Reding. 

Robert Hall. 
Wm. Swann. 



118 JSToRTH Carolina Wills. 



North Carolina, Pasquotank County, ss July Court, Annoq Dom, 1753. 
Present His Majesties Justices. 

These may Certifie that Jonathan Reding and Robert Hall, Two of the 
Evidences to the within Will, appeared in open Court and made Oath on 
the Holy Evangelist that they ware present and Saw Edmund Chancey 
Sign, Seal, pubUsh and declare the within to be and Contain his last will 
and Testament, And that he, the said Edmund Chancey, was Att that 
time of sound and disposeing Memory. And that they also Saw William 
Swann, the other Evidence Sign his Name thereto att the same time. 
Then appeared Rachel Chancey, Executrix, and was duly Quahfied as 
Such. 

Ordered that the Honorable James Murray Esqr Sec. have Notice that 
Letters Testamentory issue &c. 

dated att the Clarks office the 18nth day of July, Annoq. Dom., 1753. 

Test : Thos : Taylor Ck Co 
Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



RICHARD CASWELL'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, Richard Caswell, of Dobbs 
County, in the State of North Carolina, Do this second day of 
July, in the Yiear of our Lord, one thousand. Seven hundred and 
eighty seven, make and declare this to be my last Will and 
Testament as the one I made on the death of my dearly beloved 
son, William Caswell, will not suit withe my present circum- 
stances, I declare that and all former Wills and Testaments by 
me made, null and void, holding this and this only for firm and 
effectual, which is as follows : 

First, I reserve for the use of a burying ground for all those 
of my family and Connections who may choose to bury their 
Relations and friends there, one half acre of Land where the 
Bones of my dear father and Mother lie, at a place called the 
Hill, to be laid out East, West, North, and South so as to 
leave those Bones near the centre of the said half Acre of Ground, 
and I also reserve in like manner, one half Acre of Land where 
the Bones of beloved wife (and) and son, William, now lie 
near the red house, to be laid out in the same manner and 
for the same purpose as the above half Acre is directed; and 
these two half Acres to be reserved for the uses afores'd for 
ever. And its likewise my Will that those who wish to bury 
their Dead at either of the said places and coming with in the 
meaning of the description above, shall always have liberty 
of Egress, Ingress and regress to, at and from the said respective 
burying grounds to bury the dead or repair or raise an enclosure 
to the same. 

Secondly, To prevent any kind of Dispute which might arise 
between my Brother, Martin Caswell, or his heirs or Assigns 
with those claiminge under me, I declare all the Land comprised 
within his Title from Samuel Caswell or the Title to Samuel 



E'oKTH Cakolina Wills. 119 



Caswell or Nathaniel Bird, I have no claim to, notwithstanding 
my patent may be of a Younger date, than the Deed I granted 
to Nathaniel Bird for the same. 

Thirdly, Whereas, my Brother, Samuel Caswell, in his life 
time and myself, agreed for two hundred acres of Land whereon 
he lived, immediately before his death, which was to begin at 
Mackilwean's (corner) corner next the river, near Mrs. Skiners 
dwelling and run up Mackilweans to Dosiers out corner, then 
with his line to the fiat branch near the end of Mr. Coasts 
feild, then with the side of the said Flat and high Land down 
to where a small branch empties into the said Flat branch, 
which runs through Keilings old field, then a direct line to 
the mouth of the Cypress Gut, then down the river a small 
distance to Boxes corner, then with his line out to my corner, 
and then to the Beginning, which included part of Dosiers, 
Keilings, Boxes and my own former claims, for three hundred 
pounds and notwithstanding a very small part of that Sum was 
paid me in my said Brothers life time, and knowing it would 
very much distress his family was I to require the remainder, 
therefore, I leave the use of the Land aforesaid with the plan- 
tations and appurtenances to my Sister, Eleanor Caswell, the 
widow of said Brother, untill her son, Shine Caswell, arrives 
to the age of twenty one Years, at which period I give and 
devise the same to him, the said Shine Caswell, his heirs and 
Assigns for ever. 

Fourthly, I give to my Grandson, Richard William Caswell, 
a negro boy named Boson, and his assigns for ever. 

Fifthly, I give to my Grandson, Richard Francis Mackilwean, 
a Negro boy named Daniel, and to his Assigns forever. 

Sixthly, If Jonathan Morris chooses to take the Land whereon 
old Jack lives, which I bought at the vendue of Richard Cas- 
well, Junrs: estate at the price I gave for it, I desire that the 
Title may be made to him for the same. 

Seventhly, Whereas, I purchased at the Vendue of the Estate 
of my Son, Richard Caswell, one Lot and half a Lot of Land 
in Kinston, with the house wherein Mrs. Caswell now lives, 
and the appurtenances, one Negro Woman named Sarah, 
one Negro girl named Sail, one Negro boy named Charles, and 
one Negro boy named Jim, which Lot and Half and premisses, 
with the said Negroes, I leave the use of to my Daughter in 
Law, Mary Caswell, untill my Neice, Sarah Caswell, her duagh- 
ter, arrives to the age of eighteen Years, if my said Daughter 
should so long live, and at that period or at the time of my said 
Daughters Death, if it should happen before my said grand 
Daughter arrives to the age aforesaid, I give, devise and be- 
queath the said Lot, half Lot, and premises with the said 
Negroes, to my said Grand Daughter, her heirs and Assigns 
forever, to be delivered over to her free of any charges or 



120 ISToETH Carolina Wills. 



incumbrances on account of the maintenance and support 
of my said Grand Daughter. And as it is uncertain into whose 
hands she may fall, or it may so happen that she may fall into 
distress unless provided for by me, I therefore desire the Exec- 
utors of this will in such case to find her reasonable and decent 
support, in cloathing and board, and attend to her Schooling 
and Education, which they shall thenselves pay to those who 
may be intitled to receive the expences of the same, without 
its going through other hands, and shall be a charge against 
my Estate, which Support in the case aforesaid, I direct shall 
be made and continued to her untill she arrives at the age of 
eighteen years or marries. 

Eighthly, And, as I have heretofore virtally given to my 
Daughter, Anna Fonvielle, the land I hold on the East side 
of the Atkin branch from the road down to the river and down 
the same to the mouth of the Cypress gut, bounded by the lines, 
from thence, of the Land herein given to Shine Caswell, and 
John Coasts lines and my own lines to the road, and then with 
the road to the Beginning, including all the Land I claim 
adjoining the atkin and Neuse, below the road, is what is called 
the walnut Hill and contains about three hundred acres. I 
have also verbally given to my said daughter, Anne, Negroes, 
Peter and his wife Barbara, and Doll, these verbal gifts I now 
confirm to the said Anna Fonveille, her heirs and Assigns for 
ever. 

Ninthly, Whereas, I am engaged to pay very considerable 
Sums of Money on Account of purchases made of my dear son, 
Richard's estate, and as the articles then purchased will by 
no means bring a sum sufficient, and as I cannot now discrim- 
intate what of my property may be best to dispose of, to raise 
money sufficient to pay all my debts, I hereby direct the Exec- 
utors hereof or such of them as maj^ be acting at the time it may 
become necessary to dispose of such part of my real or personal 
estate, as he or they Judge necessary and on such terms, tho 
I think twelve months credit will be best, may appear most for 
the advantage of my Estate and I hereby empower such Exec- 
utor or Executors to make Legal and authentic conveyances 
to the purchasers for the same. 

Tenthly, After my Debts are paid and the expences of my 
household, and Schooling of my children, with every other 
incidental charge so as a fair and just inventory of the remain- 
der of my estate can be made, of both real and personal property, 
I require my Executors or acting Executor to return such 
inventory with his or their Account of the whole transactions 
relative to my estate, to my friends, Spyers Singleton, Robert 
White, John Herritage, Jesse Cobb, Francis Childs, Simon 
Bright, Joshua Croom, Benjamin Caswell and John Coart, or the 
majority of them or of the Survivors of them, and I request 



ISToKTH Carolina Wills. 121 



such majority, will arange the personal estate into five equal 
divisions or parts as near as may be, of which parts, I give my 
wife, Sarah Caswell, one, which I request she may be allowed 
to choose, at the same time I request such majority of my friends 
may set apart for my said wife, in lieu of her dower of my Lands, 
as she may choose to live on, and such part I leave her the use 
of during her Natural life; the other four remining parts of 
my personal property, I request may be drawn for by my three 
sons, Winston, Dollam, and John, and my daughter, Susannah, 
and such part as they shall respectively draw I give to the 
drawer of the same forever. The remainder of my real Estate, 
I give in like manner, and recommend an appraisment to be 
made by my friends or a majority of them, or the Survivors 
of them, so as to assertain the value, and then to put them in 
four Lots as nearly equal as may be, those Lots to be drawn by 
my aforesaid four children, Winston, Dallam, John and Susan- 
nah, and such Lot I give to the respective drawers, his or 
her heirs and Assigns forever. 

Lastly, I nominate and appoint my said Sons, Winston, 
Dallam, and John Caswell, Executors of this my Last Will and 
Testament, that is to say, Winston to act alone untill Dallam 
arrives at twenty one Years of age, then those two to Act untill 
John arrives to the age of Twenty one years, after which the 
whole to act as Executors 'till the business is compleat, and 
I appoint my good friend James Glasgow, in trust to advise 
and direct the due Execution hereof, which I beg he will attend 
to. 

In Testimoney of the premises, I have hereunto Set my 
hand and Seal, the day and year first herein written, contained 
on five sides. 

R. Caswell, (Seal). 

Executed in presence of us, who 
have subscribed our names as Wit- 
nesses in presence of the Testator, 
and of each other: 

Simon Bright. 
James Bright. 

A Codicil to the foregoing last will and Testament of Rich- 
ard Caswell, made and executed the same day of the will and 
is to be considered as a part of the same, that is to say, I give 
to my son, Winston Caswell, Negroes Venus and Diamond, 
and to his Assigns for ever, to be appraised in like manner and 
by the persons named in my will, and the Value deducted from 
his one fourth part, with my Sons, Dallam and John, and 
Daughter, Susannah. 

It is further my Will, that in case of the death of any of my 
now hving children, to wit, Winston, Anne, Dallam, John and 



122 ilsroBTH Carolina Wills. 



Susannah, before marriage, arriving at lawful age or legally 
disposing of any of the property, herein given, then, that such 
property shall go to my surviving children and their heers and 
Assigns, to hold for ever. 

Witness my hand and seal which is affixed to the string that 
binds these two sheets together. 

R. Caswell, (Seal) 
Executed in presence of: 
Simon Bright. 
James Bright. 

State of North Carolina, Dobbs County. January Court, 1790. 

Then was the within Last Will and Testament of Richard Caswell, 
deceas'd, exhibited into Court and proved by the oaths of Simon Bright and 
James Bright, the only Subscribing witnesses thereto, who swore that they 
saw the Testator sign, seal, pubUsh and declare the same to be and contain 
his last Will and Testament, and that they also say him Sign and Seal the 
Codicil thereto, and acknowledged it to be apart of his Will; and to the 
best of their knowledge, he was at that time of perfect mind and memory. 

At the same time, Winston Caswell, one of the Executors therein named, 
appeared and Qualified as such. Ordered that Letters Testamentary 
issue accordingly. 

Test. W. Caswell, Clk. C. 

State of North Carolina, Lenoir County. 

I, Simon Bright, Clerk of the County Court Aforesaid, do hereby Certify 
that the foregoing is a true Copy from the Original Will & Probate thereof, 
now remaining in my Office. And that Dallam Caswell, one of the Exec- 
utors therein named, is the only (now) Surviving Executor to said Will. 

Given under my hand and the Seal of the County, at Kinston the 20th. 
day of July, 1799. 

Sn. Bright, Cler. 
(Official Seal) 

Copy of Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



MATTHEW CASEWELL'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, this Twenty Fourth Day of 
March, Seventeen Hundred and Fifty Four. I, Matthew 
Casewell, of Tyrrell County, in the Province of North Carolina, 
planter, Being sick and weak in Body, but of Sound and per- 
fect Memmory, thanks be Given to God for the Same, Therefore 
calling to Mind the Mortality of my Body & knowing that it 
is appointed for all men once to Die; do make and Ordain 
this my Last will and Testament, In the form & Manner Fol- 
lowing, That is to say : principaly and First of all, I Recomend 
my Soul unto the hands of God who gave it me & my Body 
to the Earth to be Buried in a Decent Christian Buriall at 



N'oRTH Carolina Wills. 123 



the Descresion of my Exers. hereafter Named; And as Touch- 
ing Such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath ben pleased God 
to Bless me in this Life, I Depose of the Same in the Maimer 
& Form following : 

Imprimis. I Give & Bequeath unto my Beloved son, Mat- 
thew Casewell, the plantation and Two Hundred and Twenty 
Acres of Land, being the Land formerly Belonging to Edward 
Phelps; and Likewise Twenty two Accres of Land out of the 
Loghouse Survey Joyning on Samll. Spruill Line, Known by 
the Name of the Back Ridge, Unto Him & His Heirs & Assigns 
for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved Son, Samuell 
Casewell, my Log House plantation with Two Hundred Acres 
of Land Belonging to the same. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my Beloved Son, Elisha 
Casewell, my Manner plantation which I Live on, with one 
Hundred Thirty And Six Acres, more or Less, to him, his heirs 
and Assigns for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Beloved Daughter, 
Joanna Casewell, the Land Called ye Red Banks, with one 
hundred acres of Land Joyning the plantation, to her, her 
Heirs and Assigns for Ever, with Twenty Two Acres of Land 
in the Log House Survey, Joyning her Brother Matthew. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter, Eiza. 
Casewell, the plantation and Land belonging to the Same, 
known by the Name of Briffits Island, to her & Her Heirs & 
assigns for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my Beloved Daughter, 
Jemima Casewell, the plantation and Land Belonging to the 
Same, Known by the Name of Addesons Island, and Like- 
wise my part of the Tract of Land Surveyd between me and 
James phelps. Sen., Lying on the East Side of Scuppernung 
River &c.. To Her, And Her Heirs and Assigns for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Tabitha 
Casewell, Two Hundred acres of Land known by the Name 
of the Log House Land, Joyning my Son, Samuell, to Her and 
Her Heirs and Assigns for Ever, or forty Pounds, Proc'l., my 
Son Matthew haveing the Refuise, Then Samuell. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to Casewell Hassell, one Cow, 
Calfe & Her Increase. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my well Beloved Wife, Eliza- 
beth Casewell, One Third part of all my personall Estate, The 
Remainder to be Equily Devided between my Children, to 
be Divided at the Descresion of my Exrs. 

Item. I make. Constitute and Ordain my Beloved Wife, 
Elizabeth Casewell, Executrix, and my beloved Father in Law, 
Samuell Spruill, and my Son, Matthew Casewell, Exrs. of this 
my Last will & Testament, Utterly (Disannuling all other) 



124 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



Allowing this and no Other to be my last Will and Testament. 
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal, 
the Date above written. 

his 

Matthew M C Casewell (Seal) 

Marke. 

Signed, Sealed, published, pro- 
nounced and Declared by the sd. 
Matthew Casewell as his last Will 
and Testament, in the Presence 
of us: 

Joshua Turner, Jurat. 

Robert Elton. 

Ed WD. Phelps. 

North Carolina, Tyrrel County, ss. June Court, 1754, Present hia 
Majesty's Justices: 

These may Certify that Joshua Turner, one of the Sibscribing Evidences 
to the within Will, came into Open Court and made Oath on the Holy 
EvangeUsts of Almighty God, That he Saw Matthew Casewell sign, seal, 
pronounce & Declare the within Writing to contain his last Will & Testa- 
ment; and at the same Time he saw Robert Elton, & Edward Phelps, 
sign their names as Evidences to the same. Then appeared Samuel 
Spruel & Mathew Caswell, Executors & QuaUfied themselves as Exec'rs., 
by taking the Oath as the Law in such Cases Directed. 

Ordered That the Hon'ble James Murray, Esqr., Secretary of this 
Province have notice thereof, that Letters Testamentary Issue accordingly. 

Test. Evan Jones, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



THOMAS CLIFFORD'S WILL. 

No. Carolina sc. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Thomas Clifford, Esqr., late 
of Charles Town in South Carolina, but at present residing in 
New Hanover Precinct, in North Carolina, Do Make and de- 
clare these presents to be and contain my last Will and Testa- 
ment: 

Imprimis. I Will that all those Debts which I owe in Right 
or Conscience be truly and Justly paid by my Executrix here- 
after named within some reasonable time after my decease. 

Item. I Give, Devise & Bequeath unto my Loving wife, 
Mary, all the rest & Residue of my Estate whether Real or 
personal, to her and her heirs and Assignes for ever. 

Hereby naming. Constituting and appointing my said wife, 
Mary, Sole Executrix of this my Last Will & Testament, 
Revokeing all other Wills by me heretofore made or Declared. 

In Testimony whereof I have hereto put my hand and Seal, 
this Nineth day of October, Anno Dom., 1735. 

T. Clifford (Seal) 



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Signed, Sealed, published and 
Declared In presence of: 
M : Moore. 
Eliza: Swann. 
e. moseley. 

North Carolina: 

Personaly appear'd Maurice Moore, Esqr., one of the Evidences to 
the within Last Will and Testament, who being Sworn on the holy Evange- 
ist of Almighty God, saieth. That he saw Thos. CUfiord sign. Seal a declare 
this to be and contain is Last Will and Testament, and that he was of 
sound mind and disposing memory, and that he saw Eliz: Swann and 
Edward Moseley sign as Evidences thereto at the same time. 

Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN COLLINS' WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen, the 27 Day of Dissember, 1749, 
I, John Collins, of Bartee County, in the Province of North 
Carolina, Being sick and weake in body, but of Perfect mind 
and memory, thanks be unto God, therefore calling unto mind 
the mortality of the Body, knowing that itt is appointed for 
all men once to Dye, do make and ordain this my last will 
and testement, that is to say, principally, and first of all, I 
give and recommend my sole into the hands of God that gave 
itt, and my Body I recommend to ye Earth to be bured in a 
decent christan Burell, at the discretion of my Executors, 
nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall 
recive the same by the mighty power of God, and as touch- 
ing such worldly Estate, warewith itt hath pleased God to 
bless me in this liffe I give, demise and dispose of in the fol- 
lowing manner and form: 

Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my Son, William Col- 
lins, all that track of land lying on Casshi River, a planta- 
tion purched of Jonathan Standlye containing two hundred 
Eakers, to him and his hears and asigns for ever, and a pare of 
Iron pot Racks. 

Eitom. I give to my Granson, John Collins, a bras kitell, 
to him and his hears for ever. 

Eitom. I give to my two Sons, John and David Collins, 
each of them a Bible. 

Eitom. I give and bequeath unto my Son, Joseph Col- 
lins, a Plantation lying the north side of Guy hall Swamp, 
purtered of hardy Keele, containing one hundred and fifty 
Eakers at the beginnin, End to him and to his Ears and asigns 
for Ever, all so, I give him my Cooper Tools and two Ews 
and Lambs, an a Cow and Calfe. 



126 ISToKTH Cakolina Wills. 



Eitom. I give and bequeath unto my Son, Mikell Collins, 
my Surva that lys on Red bud, containg three hundred Eak- 
ers, to him and his Ears for ever. Also, I give him a neagro 
Boy named Robin, and if my said Son should die without hears 
of his body, then I give the Neagro to my Son Jessee and to 
his Ears, all so, I give to Son Mikell a black Warnut table, 
and a Cow and Calfe and a puter dish, except two Days in 
weak for my Wife. 

Eitom. I give and bequeath unto my Son, Demsee Col- 
lins, a plantation that henry Ballentin formerly lived on, parte 
of the tracte of land that I bote of Hardy Keele, lying on Gie 
hall Swamp by at the lower Ende of the said lane Contain 
one hundred and fifty Eakers to him and to his Ears and signs 
for ever, also, I give him an Ovel Table, mad of Maple, also, 
I give him Cow and Calf, and a puter dish, and a neagro man 
called toney, to him and his Ears for Ever, an in Case my 
said Sone should die before he hath anny lawfuU Ears, then 
this Neagro I give to my Son Joseph, an to his Ears, two days 
every weak to worke for my Wife duering life. 

Eitem. I give and beques to my Son, Jesse Collins, my 
Plantasion I now live on with three hundred Eakers of Land, 
to him an his Ears an asigns for Ever, also, I give him a 
Case with fifteen botells, an a feather Bed and furnetude, an 
two Cows an Calves, an puter dish to him and his Ears for 
Ever. 

Eitem. I give and bequeth to my Son, Absolum Collins, 
two hundred and forty seven Eakers of land, part of the sur- 
vaye that I now live on, begining on the deep Branch an so 
runing to the head line, itt tis the Eastard side of my planta- 
sion, an so to the patine line for breath, all so, I Give him 
a neagro garl, named Venus, and in case my said son should 
dye befor he Come to age of twenty one years, then I give this 
negro to my Son Jessee. I Give the first Child this negro girl 
bring, if itt live tell one yeare old to my Son Jessee. I all so 
give my son, absalom, a feather bed and furnetude, an a Cow 
an Calfe, a bel, metell morter and pessel, and a puuter dish 
an my Sorell Mare. 

Eitem. I Give and bequeth to my well beloved Wife a 
fether Bed and furnetude, and my horse and hur Sadie, one 
Pott, two basens and dishes two, and a Chist to Shee and hur 
Ears for ever, and two days qorke of my two neagro fellows 
du hfe. 

Eitem. All the Remainder of my Estate within and with- 
out, that is after my Just debt is fully satefide and paide, I 
give to my Wife and six Sons, William, Joseph, mikell, Dem- 
see, Jessee an sbsalom, to be Eacally devid among them all, 
and my Will and desier is that my Estat shall lie in the hands 
of my Executors tell the youngest come to the Eage Eighteen 



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years, and not to be sold but to have thare Estate as they 
come to age of Eighteen years. I doe apint my well beloved 
Wife and my Sone Mikell to be, I Leave my whole and Sole 
Exectricks and Execetor, and I do Revke, disanull and disa- 
low of all other Wills made by me or in my name, Ratefying 
and confirming this to be my lasy Will and testament. 

In Witness whareof I have hereunto set my hand and Seale, 
interlined before asined. John Collins (L. S.) 

Moses Hill, 
Jethro Rountree. 

Edenhouse, 18th March, 1752. 
This Day Moses Hill & Jethro Rountree, the two Sunscribing Evidences 
of the last Will & Testament of John Collins, appeared before me & made 
Oath that they saw the Testator Sign, Seal & Deliver the same as and for 
His last Will & Testament, and that at the signing thereof He was of sound 
& disposing mand & memory. At the same time Michael Collins & Mary 
Collins, Executors appointed by the said Will qualified themselves as 
Executors by taking the Oath appointed by Law for that Purpose. 

Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



MARY CONWAY'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Mary Conway, of the Town 
of New Bern, in the province aforesaid, Widow, being sick and 
weak in body, but of sound and disposing mind, memory and 
understanding, thanks be to God for the same. Do make and 
publish this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form 
following: (that is to say). First and principally, I recommend 
my Soul to Almighty God that Gave it, and my body to be 
decently interr'd at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter 
named; and as to the little worldly Estate which it hath pleased 
God to bless me with, I Give and dispose thereof as follows: 

I Give and bequeath unto Margaret Gordon, Daughter of 
Mrs. Mary Gordon, One large Gold Ring, and my clouded 
silk sack and petticoat, as a token of my friendly regard to her. 

Item. I Give and bequeath unto Susannah Wrenford, Wife 
of Edmund Wrenford, and Elizabeth Elmsley, all the rest 
and residue of my wearing apparel, silk and Linen, she the 
said Susannah Wrenford, first making choice of such part 
thereof as she shall think proper. 

Item. It is my will and desire that my Executors hereafter, 
Do and shall sell and dispose of all my Household ffurniture, 
together with a Lott of Land in the said Town of New Bern, 
bought of John Fowler, in order to pay and satisfy my just 
Debts and Funeral expences, but if the same is found not 



128 ' ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



sufficient for that purpose, that in such case they sell and dis- 
pose of such other parts of my personal Estate as may be most 
useless to my Son, William Conway, when he shall attain the 
Age of Twenty one Years, or they shall in their discretion 
think proper, earnestly recommending to them, if possible, to 
preserve and keep together all such Negroe Slaves as I may die 
possessed of, to the intent that they may be hired -out for the 
benefit of my said son, and defraying the charges of his main- 
tenance and Education during his Minority. 

Item. I Give and devise and bequeath unto my said Son, 
Wilham Conway, all and singular, my plantations. Lands, 
Houses and Lotts, in the Town of New Bern, aforesaid, and 
also my Negroe Slaves, male and female, together with two 
pair of Gold Buttons, and the residue of my Gold rings, when 
and, as soon as he shall attain the Age of Twenty one Years, but 
if my said Son, William Conway, shall happen to die before 
he shall so attain the Age of Twenty one years as aforesaid, I 
Give, devise and bequeath unto my Esteemed Friend, Edmund 
Wrenford, All and Singular, my said plantations, houses and 
Lotts in the Town of New Bern, as aforesaid, to Hold to him, 
his Heirs and Assigns for ever. And I do earnestly intreat 
my Executors to pay a strict regard to the Educating of my 
said Son in such manner as shall be necessary to qualify him for 
such Business or profession as his Genius shall most incline to. 

Lastly, I do hereby Nominate, Constitute and appoint my 
Good friends, John Hawks; Esquire, and the said Edmund 
Wrenford, Executors of this my last Will and Testament, 
hereby revoking all former Wills by me made, declaring this 
to be my last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, 
this Seventeenth day of August, in the Year of our Lord, One 
thousand, seven hundred and seventy four. 

Mary Conway. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published and 
declared by the said Testatrix, as 
and for her last Will and Testament, 
in the presence of us who in her 
presence, and at her request, and 
in the presence of each other, have 
subscribed our Names as Witnesses 
hereto : 

John Bonner. 

Joseph Dowse, 

Henry Vipon. 

The above last Will and Testament of Mary Conway, was proved 
before me, this 26th day of August, 1774, by the oaths of Joseph Dowse 
and Henry Vipon, two of the subscribing Witnesses thereto, who swore 



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that they were present and did see the said Testatrix sign, seal, publish 
and declare the same to be and contain her last Will and Testament; and 
that at the time thereof she was of sound and disposing mind and memory. 
And Edmund Wrenford, one of the Executors in the said Will named, 
having taken the oaths of Executors, and quahfied agreeable to Law. It 
is Ordered that Letters Testamentary issue thereon accordingly. 

Jo. Martin. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN COTTON'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, John Cotten, of Bartie 
Precinct, in North Carohna, Gent., being Sick in body but of 
perfect Sence & Sound memory, blessed by God, doe mak and 
ordaine this to be my Last will and & Testament, in manner and 
forme folowing. Viz: first. 

Item. I Give to my Son, John Cotten, Three Hundred and 
twenty acors of Land, be it more or Less, whar he now Lives, 
on the west Sid of Ahorskey Marsh, to him and his heairs for 
Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Son, William Cotten, one hundred and 
fifty acors Land, be it more or Less, lying in the oserow (?) 
Meadows, whar he now Lives, beginning at a Marked hickory 
at my upermost Line, So runing down a line of Marked Trees 
to the Lower most line, to him and his heairs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Samell Cotten, a Neack of Land 
whar he now Lives, be the Saime mor or Less, and parte of a 
Survay that I bought of Charles Stevenson, being a hund. 
acors mor. or Less, to him and his heairs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Thos. Cotten, all the Remainder of 
my Land bought of Charles Stevenson, it is northerdly of 
William Cotten, and Containes Three hund and forty acors, 
being a neck Called, the Green pond neck, to him and his 
heairs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Sons, arthur Cotten and James Cotten, 
my Lowermost Survay Land on fishing Creek, to Eaqualey 
devided betwixt ym, to them and their heairs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Joseph Cotten, to hundred acors 
Land and to be taken oute of my uper Survay on fishing Creek, 
to him and his heairs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Alexand"" Cotten, one hundred 
acors Land out of my uper Survay on fishing Creek, to him 
and his heairs for Ever, and the other three hundred acors to be 
Equaley Devided be twen my my Sons, John Cotten, william 
Cotten, and Samll. Cotten, to them and their heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Arthur Cotten, one Neagerow Man 
Naimed Meingo, butt Except the Labour and Sarvice of the 



130 ISToETH Carolina Wills. 



sd. Neagerow, to be preformed and don for my Loveing wife, 
Martha Gotten, deureing her widowhood, and my sd Son, 
arthur Gotten, to be and Goe for himSelf when he Shall arrive 
at the age of 18 Years. 

Item. I Give to my Son, James Gotten, one Neagerow boye 
Naimed peter, to him and his heairs for Ever, and that my Son, 
James Gotten, May Goe and for himself when he Shall arrive 
att the age of Eighteen Years. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Thos. Gotten, one Neagroe Gerlle 
Naimed Rose, To him and his heirs for Ever, but Except the 
Labour and Sarverce of the sd Neagrow Geirll to be for and 
with my Loveing wife, Martha Gotten, deureing her widowhood, 
and that my Son, Thos. Gotten, be free and and Goe for him 
Self when the sd. Thos. arrive at the age of Eighteen Years. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Joseph Gotten, one neagerow boy 
naimed Toney, to him and his heairs for Ever. 

Item. I Give unto my daughter, presseler Gotten, one 
Neagerow woman, named Mooll, to her and her heairs for Ever, 
butt Except the youse and Labour of the sd Neagerow to be 
for my Loveing wife, Martha Gotten, Dewering her widowhood. 

Item. I Give to my Son, alexander Gotten, one Neagerow 
man, naimed Guge, butt Except the Sd. Neagerows Labour and 
Survice to be for my Loveing wife, Martha Gotten, During hur 
widowhood. 

Item. I Give to my Son, william Gotten, one new feather 
bead and a woosted Sett Ruge, and one Large fine blanket, and 
a Sheate, to pewter bassons, and to pewter dishes, three Gowes 
and Galefes, to yearlings, and one three year ould heifer, and 
Eight Soues with their In Greese, and one baye Gelding horse, 
and one Large barow or Spayed Sow, and a pateran of fine 
druged for a Sute of Glose, Coate, bretches and Jacket and 
Triming answreable, and fifty bushalls of oyster Shells. And all 
that parsell of plank that wase Sawed for the meill work, to 
Euqualie devided betwene my Sd. Son, william Gotten, and 
my Son, Samll. Gotten. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Samll. Gotten, a p'terne of fine 
druged to make him a sute of Glose and Triming answi-able, 
which Gloth and triming is to be answare and Euqualey devided 
betwixt my Sonn, william and Samll Gotten. 

Item. To my Son, Samll. Gotten, I Give one feather bead 
known by the naime of the Trundle bead, and a blew wostde 
Sett Rugg, and one blanket and Sheate, and one Square fraimed 
warnut table, and three Gowes and Gaveles, and an in broke 
hors of to years ould, to puter bassons, and to puter dishes, 
and fifty bushells of oyster Shells, and to Each of my Sons, 
Samll and wm Gotten, a large Sheare, to purches Ym nails 
to buld them a howse, Each &. 



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Item. I Give to my Son, Alexander, Eight Sowes with their 
increese, and Three Cowe, one heifer yearhng, and one to year 
ould Steare, and one three year ould Steare. 

Item. I Give to my Son, John Gotten, all the Stock of both 
hoggs and Catte that is now in his persesion of my Marke, and 
fifty bushalls of oyster Shells. 

Item. I Give to my daughter, Susanah Gotten, the feather 
bead whar on She lyes with all its furneture. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Thos: Gotten, one Sute of new 
Courteins of ablew Gouller, one Large fine bead Tick, one 
wosted Sett Rugg, and one Large fine blankett. I Give and 
bequeath to my Loveing wife, Martha Gotten, my bead whar 
on I lye with all its furneture, Gourtens, Rugg, blankets, Sheates, 
pelowes, and one Large new fine blanket and Quelt, beSides, 
and bead Stead Gorde and matt, and. 

Item. I Give to my Son, alexander Gotten, as much dewroys 
which is now by me, as will make him A sute of Glothes. 

Item. I Give to my Sons, alexander and Samll. Gotten, 
as much Striped holan, as will Make Each of ym a Jeacket and 
Bretches and Trimeing to it. And I give & bequeath to my 
Loveing wife My Rideing horse, Galling his Name blaise, 
and a Sid Sadie. 

Item. I Give to my Son In Law, John Tomas, one puter 
dish. 

Item. I Give to my Son in Law, Gapt. John Spears, one 
puter dish. 

Item. I Give to my daughter, Mary holand, one puter 
dish, and the use of the above neageroes is Left to my Sd wife 
for hur own and my Sd fower youngest Ghildrens Maintaneance 
during her widowhood. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Joseph Gotten, three wethers and 
a Ramm, to yewes and a Lam. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter, Martha Benton, Late widow 
of frances Benton, decesed, Three Ewes with their inGrease. 

Item. I Give to my Sons, wm. and Samll. Gotten, 20 pound 
of feathers, to be Equaly devided Inlargen their beads. 

My will is furder, that my mill Stones, Spindle, Jaks and 
peecks, to be Sould for Silver Money, and that to be Equaley 
devided betweixt my fower Small Children, arthur, pesseller, 
James, and Thos'. Gotten, and all the Rem"^. of my Estate, both 
with in and with oute dores, I Leave to my wife and fower 
Small Children above named, to be Eaqualey devided. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter, Susanah, as Much fine Silk 
Stufe as will mak hur a Sute of Glothes, and my will is that my 
mair that Runes in Tormenteing nack, the first Goult She 
Bringes, may be for my Son, arthur Gotten, and if the Sd mair 
lives to bring Aney more Goultes may be for my Son, James 
and Thos Gotten, and, 



132 NoKTii Caeolina Wills. 



Lastly, I doe apoint My Loveing wife to be Exetrs. of This 
my Last will and testment, butt Nomonate and apoint My 
Loveing friend, Thos Bryant, and wm Benet to be over Sears, 
and have power. In case my wife Should again Marey, and hur 
Covetor prove unhapey to hur and my fower Small Children, 
to Remove and Secure them and their Estate att their desc. 

In witness war of Asigne this to be my Last will and teste- 
ment. 

John Gotten. (Seal) 

Test. Thos. Bryant, Jurat. 
Thomas Strange. 

hur 

Marey M PARKERS. Jurat. 

marke 

Bertie Sc. May Court, 1728. 

The above Will was Exhibited by Martha Cotton, Widow and Sole 
Executrix of John Cotton, Deced. and was proved by the Oaths of Capt. 
Thomas Bryant, and Mary Parker, in Open Court, in due form of Law, who 
were Evidences thereto. And then the sd. Martha took the the Exrs: 
oath in Open Court. 

Test. Rt. Forster, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN COTTON'S WILL. 

Northampton County. 

The Deposition of ye under Subscribers first Sworn on The 
Holy Eveng * * * * * 1741, John Cotten who De- 
ceastthisLifeye2dof feb., 1741; as aforsd Did make, * * * 
under his hand and Seal, & the Subscriber were Wittness There- 
to, which * * * -was by ye sd. Cotten Delivered Into ye 
Care of John Dawson, one of the Subscribeing Wittnesses, who 
by misfortune hath Lost ye sd will with Sundrey of his own 
papers, but ye sd subscribers being well assured in their Con- 
sciences that they Can Remembr The whole Substance of the 
sd will Declared it was as followeth. Viz: After funeral Ex- 
pences Discharged and Debts paid, I give & bequeath my 
Estate as followeth: 

Itim. I give & bequeath To my son, John Cotten, my plan- 
tation whereon I now Dwell, to him & his heires forever, only 
my wife to Live thereon and to Injoy the Use thereof During 
her natural Life; also one gun, one feather Bed and furniture. 
Two Cows & Calves, Two Ews and Lambs. My will and 
Desire is that my Crosscut Saw & whipsaw be Equalley between 
my Two Sons, also, I give my Son John one Iron pot. 

Itim. I give & bequeath to my Son Benjamin Cotten, my 
plantation whereon phillip Edens now Dwells, to him & his 
heires forever, only the sd Edens to Live thereon and Injoy 
the Use thereof During his Natural Life. My will & Desire 



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is that my Land belonging to my sd plantations be Divided 
as Equal as Possible, one half to ye one plantation and ye Other 
half to ye other; also I give my sd. son my black horse, bridle 
and Saddle and Cane, one feather Bed and Firniture, one Iron 
pot, Two Cows and Calves, Two (?) Ews and Lambs. 

Itim. I give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Mary Breecle 
Two hundred acres, be ye same more or Less, Lying at at a 
place Called Blue water, to her and her heires for Ever; also 
one feather Bed & firniture, one Dish, and one Bason, one Iron 
Pott, one Cow and Calf, Two heiphers, and three Ews and 
Lambs, Ten Sows and pigs, one Iron Pot. 

Itim. I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Anne Cotten, 
one bey Mare & her Increase, Two Cows and Calves, Two Ews 
and Lambs, and one feather Beed and firniture, and one Iron 
pot. 

Itim. I give & bequeath to my Daughter, Sarah Cotten, 
my Negroe wench. Called Rose, and her Increase, only, my wife 
to have ye Labour of ye sd wench During her natural Life; 
also, I give my sd Daughter, Two Cows and Calves, Two Ews 
and Lambs, one Iron pot. 

Itim, I give and bequeath to my Loving wife, anne Cotten, 
my Negroe fellow Mingo, to Maintain and School my small 
Children; also, give my sd wife, my working oxen for the plan- 
tation use; also, I give my sd wife, my Grey Horse and Side 
Saddle, and all my working Tools not alreadey given. 

Also, I Do nominate and appoint my Loving wife, Executrix 
and my Loving brother, William Cotten, Executor of this 
my last will & Testament, Revoking and Disalowing of all other 
wills by me heretofore Made. 

In will: hereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal, 17th of 
Jan: 174L 

& further we Say not 

Jno. Dawson. 

RiCHD. BeRFIELD, his R mark. 

Thos. Cowman. W us 

mark 

***** within Deposition ***** Rich'*, Berfield 
& Thos. Cowman ***** q^ oath before Isaac Hunter * * * 
* * Justs of the County within Mentioned as witness my ***** 
& Date * * * written. Isaac Hunter. 

Northampton County, sc. May Court, 1742. 

The within written Nuncupative Will of John Cotten, Deceased, was 
proved in open Court by the Oaths of John Dawson, Richard Barefield, 
& Thomas Cowman, ye subscribing evidences thereto, & on Motion of 
William Cotten, praying Administration on ye sd Deceased's Estate 
with ye Will Annexed, which was granted, he having given Security as ye 
Law directs 

Test. J. Edwards, Clk. C. 

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134 North Carolina Wills. 



JEAN CORBIN'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, Jean Corbin, of New Han- 
over County, Widdow and Relict of Francis Corbin, late of Cho- 
wan County, in the Province North Carolina, Esqr., being 
weak in body, but of perfect Sound & disposing Mind and 
Memory, do make this my last Will and Testament in Manner 
following: And first I resign my Soul in to the hands of my all 
mercifull God, in hopes of a JoyfuU resurrection thro' the Me- 
diation of a Blessed Redeemer; And as to my worldly Goods 
and Estate I Give, Devise, and Bequeath in manner following: 

First. Whereas, by a certain Marriage Settlement, or In- 
denture Trepartite, bearing date the Twenty eight day of 
October in the Year of Our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred 
& Sixty one, and Executed between me and my said late Hus- 
band Francis Corbin and Samuel and John Swann Trustees 
named in the sd Indenture, I have an absolute and disposing 
right in and of a Moiety of three plantations. Tracts or par- 
cels of land. Lying and being on the Eastermost Branch of 
Long Creek in New Hanover County containing in the whole 
Twelve hundred and Sixty Acres, Also One Other plantation 
Tract or parcel of Land, lying and being on the North East 
Side of the North West branch of Cape Fear River, Joining 
the upper side of the late Henry Simmon's Land; Also One 
Other Plantation Tract or parcel of Land containing One hun- 
dred & eighty Acres lying and being in Bladen County on the 
West side of the North west branch of Cape Fear River, Join- 
ing Mcknight's land; Now I Give Devise & Bequeath to John 
Rutherfurd Junier, William Gordon Rutherfurd and Frances 
Rutherfurd (Children of my good friend of my good friend 
John Rutherfurd of New Hannover County Esquire) and their 
respective Heirs and Assigns forever, to be equally devided 
between them, the Moieties of the said several Plantations 
Tracts or Parcels of Land. And it is my Will, Intention, 
and direction, that in the partition of the said Parcels of Land, 

Jean Corbin. 

regard be had as well to the Value as the quantity, so that 
each Devision be in Value & quantity nearly equal. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to the said John Rutherfurd 
Junior, William Gordon Rutherfurd, and Frances Rutherfurd, 
All my Negroe Slaves, wch I hold and Possess or am entitled 
to, as well by Virtue of the aforementioned Indenture or Other- 
wise, (and not Otherwise disposed of by this my Will) and wch 
I may at the time of my decease, hold, possess have, or be enti- 
tled to, together with all my Stocks of Cattle Horses, Sheep & 
Hogs, with All my Plate, Houshold & Kitchen furniture, 



ISToKTH Carolina Wills. 135 



Plantation Tools, and implements of Husbandry of whatever 
kind or Sort they may be wch I shall die possess'd of. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to the said John Rutherfurd 
Junier, Wm Gordon Rutherfurd, and Frances Rutherfurd all 
arrears of money due or growing due to me, as my Jointure or 
annuity of One hundred & Twenty Pounds per Annum from 
the Death of my said late Husband, Francis Corbin, and pro- 
vided to me, by the aforemention Marriage Settlement. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Good Friend Thomas 
Holloway, the Use of my Negroe boy Exeter (wch he now has 
in his possession) for and during the Term of his Natural Life, 
and after his decease I Give the said Negroe to John Ruther- 
furd Junier, William Gordon Rutherfurd, and Frances Ruth- 
erfurd. 

Item. It is my Will and desire, that my old Negroe fellow 
Peter, who hath Long & faithfully Served me, be, at the time 
of my death Liberated & Set free, and it is my further Will 
and direction that my Executors herein named, pay him Eleven 
pounds proc money pr Annum during his natural Life, as a 
reward of his fidelity, and for his Support and Maintenance. 

Item. Whereas I have advanced & paid several sums of 
my own Monies, for and upon Amount of the Estate of my 
late Husband, Francis Corbin, wch said sums are still in Ar- 

Jean Corbin. 

rear & unpaid to me; it is therefore my Will and desire that 
all the accts between the sd Estate & myself (wch shall be 
unsettled at my decease), be settled, as Soon as the same can 
be done; and the balances & monies due me thereon recov- 
ered ; All wch balancies & Monies, I Give to the sd John Ruth- 
erfurd Junier, William Gordon Rutherfurd and Frances Ruth- 
erfurd. 

Item. Whereas my good friend John Rutherfurd Esqr: 
has had, at different times the Labour & Service of several of 
my negros Slaves; now my will and desire is, that no Accts. 
or charge, be made or brought against him for the Same And 
my Will & meaning is, that he be acquitted & discharged of 
& from any demand therefor; And Also that he be acquitted 
exonerated & discharged from all Other Debts, dues, demands, 
or Claims of what nature or kind soever wch I may have against 
him. 

Item. It is my Will and direction that all my Just debts 
be first paid as soon as may be, either by the hire, work & La- 
bour of my Slaves, or by the Sale of so much of the most per- 
ishable part of my Estate, and wch may be of the best use 
and benefit to the sd John Rutherfurd Junier William Gordon 
Rutherfurd and Frances Rutherfurd; or by both, as my Exec- 
utors shall Judge necessary. 



136 ISToKTH Carolina Wills. 



Item. I Give Devise & Bequeath to the sd John Ruther- 
furd Junier William Gordon Rutherfurd and Frances Ruther- 
furd All the rest residue and remainder of my real and Per- 
sonal Estate, not herein particularly devised, of what nature 
or kind soever or wheresoever it may be found. 

Item, And for the more Clear, and better Understanding 
of this my will, and to prevent disputes and contraversies 
thereon, I hereby declare my design to be, that all the Several 
Slaves, Stocks, Plate, houshold & kitchen furniture together 
with ever Other article or Articles, thing or things Devised, 
Given and bequeathed, or intended to be Devised Given and 

Jean Corbin. 

bequeathed by this my Will to the said John Rutherfurd Jun- 
ier, William Gordon Rutherfurd and Frances Rutherfurd, be 
equally divided among them, share and share alike, and in 
Case of the death of either of them, the Share to have fallen 
to such party, to goe to the Survivors or Survivor. 

And further, my Will and positive directions are, that All 
the Lands, Stocks, Plate, houshold & kicthen furniture, to- 
gether with every Other Article or Articles Thing or Things, 
Devised, Given & Bequeathed by this my Will to the sd John 
Rutherfurd Junior William Gordon Rutherfurd and Frances 
Rutherfurd shall be, and remain in the keeping, and Under 
the direction Care & management of my sd good friend John 
Rutherfurd Esqr. ; and after the payment of my Debts, he 
to receive all the profits, emoluments and benefits ariseing and 
accruing therefrom, to enable him the better to Educate, Sup- 
port, and Maintain his said Children, without being further 
accountable for the Same, untill the Marriage of the sd Fran- 
ces Rutherfurd, at wch time the said Frances to have her Share 
or Portion thereof; And the Residue or the Remainding parts 
or Shares, to continue and remain under the Care, direction 
and Management of the said John Rutherfurd Esquire, and 
he in like manner to receive all the profits, emoluments, and 
benefits ariseing and accruing from the sd residue or remaind- 
ing parts or Shares (to enable him to Educate, Maintain & 
Support the sd John Rutherfurd Junier, & William Gordon 
Rutherfurd) without being accountable therefor, for such 
time, and so long as he shall think proper; to retain & keep 
the same. 

Lastly. I do nominate, constitute, and appoint, my good 
friends Lewis Henry Derosset and John Rutherfurd Esquires 
and Mr Thomas Holloway Executors of this my last Will, 
contained in Six pages, each page being Signed at the Bottom 
with my own hand; revoking all former Will and Wills by me 
heretofore made. 

Jean Corbin. 



E"oRTH Carolina Wills. 137 



In Witness Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal 
the 10th February 1775 

Jean Corbin (Seal) 
Signed Sealed & Published by 
the said Jean Corbin for and as 
her last Will and Testament in 
the Presence of 

Sam Ashe 
Daniel Morgan 
David Morgan 

This the last Will and Testament of Jean Corbyn deceased was proved 
before me this third day of April 1775 by the Oath of David Morgan 
one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto who swore that he was present 
and did see the Testatrix sign seal publish and declare the same to be and 
contain her last Will and Testament and that at the time thereof she was 
of sound and disposing mind and memory and John Rutherfurd one of 
the Executors in the said Will named having taken the Oaths of an Exec- 
utor and quaUfied agreeable to Law. 

It is Ordered that Letters Testamentary issue thereon accordingly. 

Jo. Martin 

State op North Carolina New Bern 23d. April 1778 

Personally appeared Mr. Thomas Holloway one of the executors in 
the within Will named Before me Richard Caswell Governor of the said 
State, And quahfied as Executor to the said Will of which the Secretary 
is required to take Notice & certify the Same accordingly. 

Rd Caswell 
(Endorsement) : The Last Will of Mrs. Jean Corbin. 



ROBERT COURTNEY'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, the Seventeenth day of Jan- 
uary, in the year of our Lord, one Thousand, Seven Hundred 
and fifty. I, Robert Courtney, of the County of Onslow, 
and province of North Carolina, planter, being sick in body 
but of Good and perfect Memory, thanks be to Allmighty 
God, and Calling to Mind the Uncertain Estate of this Life, 
and that all flesh must yeild Unto Death when it shall please 
God to Call, Do make. Constitute, ordain and Declare this, 
my Last will and Testament in Manner and form following: 
that is to Say, first, being penitent from the Bottom of my 
heart for my Sins past, Most Humbly Desireing forgiveness 
for the same, I Give and Commit my Soul Unto Allmighty 
God my Saviour and Redeemer, in whom and by the Merits 
of Jesus Christ, I trust and beleave assuredly to be saved, 
and to have full Remission and forgiveness of all my sins, and 
that my Soul with my Body Shall Rise again with Joy at the 
General Resurection, and through the merits of Christs Death 
and passion, possess and Inherit the Kingdom of heaven pre- 



138 North Carolina Wills. 



pared for his Elect and Chosen: and my Body to be Decently 
buried as it shall please my Executors hereafter Named: and 
now for my Temporal Estate, and such Goods Chattels & 
Debts as it hath pleased God, far above my Deserts to bestow 
Upon me, I Do order. Give and Dispose in Manner and form 
following, that is to say, I will that my funeral Expences and 
Just Debts be paid and Satisfyed. 

Item. I Give and bequeath Unto my well beloved wife, 
hannah Courtney, the bed and furniture whereon we now Lye, 
one Chest, one pot which formerly belonging to her, one pair 
of worsted Combs, Eight Cows and Calves, as Likewise and 
Equal Share of what young Cattle shall be when they Cone to 
be Divided, betwixt her, my Sons, Robert, Jonathan, and 
Rowland, as Likewise and Equal part of what houshold Goods, 
beds and beding. Excepted one Silver head for a Cane, one 
Iron Kettle and one third part of the Increase of the planta- 
tion [of the plantation] I now Live on Dureing her Natural 
Life, and one Mare and Colt. 

Item. I Give and bequeath Unto my well beloved son, 
John Courtney, one Shilling, Sterling money of Great Britain. 

Item. I Give and bequeath Unto my well beloved Daugh- 
ter, Phebe Curtis, one Shilling, Sterling money of Great Britain. 

Item. I Give and bequeath Unto my well beloved Son, 
Robert Courtney, a Tract of Land Lying on the East Side of 
the Northwest beach of New River, on the half moon Creek, 
Containing on Hundred and fifty acres. Known by the Name 
of Wallins, one Riffle Gun, one Mare Sadie and bridle, one 
bed and furniture, one half of a Case of bottles, and Equal 
Share of the Implements of Husbandry and houshold Goods, 
(and what Cows and Calves Shall be Left after my wife has 
had hers as above Mentioned, and my Son Rowland, three 
as will be hereafter Mentioned), to be Equaly Divided between 
him and my son, Jonathan, as Likewise and Equal Share of 
the young Cattle, as Likewise and Equal Share of my wear- 
ing Apperal, one half of my petiauqua, to him and his heirs 
for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath Unto my well beloved Son, 
Jonathan Courtney, the plantation I now Live on, (one Hun- 
dred Acres at the Lower End Excepted) a Quantity of feath- 
ers, one horse for the use of the plantation, one Mare Sadie 
and bridle, one Gun, and Equal Share of what houshold 
Goods, Implements of Husbandry, young Cattle, and what 
Cows and Calves, shall be to be Devided between him and my 
Son Robert, after my wifes and my Son Rowlands Shall be 
taken out, as Likewise one half of my petyauqua, to him and 
his heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath Unto my well beloved son, 
Rowland Courtney, one Hundred Acres of Land, at the Lower 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 139 



Eiid|of|,the plantation I now Live on, three Cows and Calves, 
an Equal Share of the young Cattle acording to what Cows 
shall be to be Devided), one two year old Mare, To him and 
his heirs for Ever. 

I Likewise Desire that my Son in Law, Richard Curtis, and 
my Good friend, Benjamin Easom, in Case any Difference 
Should arise in Shareing of my Estate, that they Should be 
the persons to Decide it and No other person to Interfere, 
Unless Desired by the parties Concerned, as Likewise to be 
as Overseers in the Distribution. 

I Likewise Constitute and apoint my well beloved Sons, 
Robert Courtney, and Jonathan Courtney, to be my Sole 
Execu^ of this my Last will and Testament, Utterly Revoke- 
ing all former wills and Testaments by me Made. 

In witness whereof, I have Set my hand and affixed my Seal, 
the Day and Date as above. 

Robert Courtney. (Seal) 

Signed Sealed published and 
pronounced by the sd Robert 
Courtney as his Last will and 
Testament, in presence of us: 

Mathew Lewis. 

Jos: Sturges. 

Benjamin Eason. 

North Carolina, Onslow County, ss. 

At a Court begun & held at Johnston, on New River, in and for the 
County of Onslow, on Tuesday the Second of April, anno Dom. 1751, 
Before John Starkey, Esqr. & the Rest of the worshipful Justices &c. 

The Within Will of Robert Courtney, was proved by the Oath of Mathew 
Lewis, & Jonathan Courtnej^, One of the Exers. therein Named, Qualified, 
by Taken the Oaths appointed by Law. 

Ordered that the sd. Courtney have Letters Testamentory. 

Thos: Black, C. Cr. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JAMES CRAVEN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, James Caraven, late of 
Droughton, near Skipton, in Craven, in the County of York, 
in Great Britain, but now of Edenton, in the Province of North 
Carolina, Esqr., being sick and weak of body, but of Sound & 
perfect mind and memory, trusting & Confiding in the Mercy 
of Almighty God, through the Merits of Jesus Christ my Sav- 
iour for Pardon and Redemption of my Sins and frailtys, for 
a happy Eternity in the World to Come; And Touching my 



140 !N'oETH Cabolhsta Wills. 



Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in this 
World: After Payment of all my just Debts and funeral 
Charges, I give, Devise, Bequeath and Dispose of the Same as 
folio weth, That is to say: 

First, I give, Devise and Bequeath to my Loving Wife, 
Penelope Craven, her Heirs and assigns for Ever, all those 
Lands, Tenements and Hereditaments with their appurte- 
nances which I purchased of her before our Intermarriage, 
the Particulars whereof will Appear in a Deed, Dated the 
Eighteenth day of February, in the Year of our Lord, One 
Thousand Seven Hundred and fifty Two, & Executed by her 
by the Name of Penelope Hodgson. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to the said Penelope Craven, 
all the Black Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, and Plantation Tools 
whatsoever, I shall Dye Possessed of at the Brick house, and 
the Old Plantation Commonly calld. Pagetts Plantation, and 
in the Range Commonly Calld. the Great Marsh. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to the said Penelope Craven, 
Ten Negro Slaves and my Will is, that she have her Choice 
out of all the Slaves I shall Dye Possessed of. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to the said Penelope Craven, 
Silver Plate and Household Furniture to the Amount of One 
Hundred Pounds, Sterling, first Cost, the whole to be appraised 
and Valued by the Majority of my Executors, she afterwards 
to take her Choice to that Amount of the Plate and Furniture, 
Furniture so Appraised as Aforesaid. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to the said Penelope Craven, 
Fifty Volums of Books to be Chosen by her out of all my 
Books I may Dye Possessed of. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to the said Penelope Craven, 
the Horse I bot. of Mr. Richmond, with her Side Saddle and 
furniture; and all the Provisions and Liquors that shall be 
in my Dwelling house or Cellar in Edenton at the time of my 
Death. 

Item. I give to each of my God Children, one Pound pro- 
clamation Money. 

Item. I give to each of the Children of John Hodgson 
Esqr., Deceased, the Sum of Twenty Shillings, Proclamation 
Money as a token of my friendship to them. 

Item. I give to Dockter Abraham Boulton, my Brother, 
Ten Pounds. 

Item. I give to Thomas Craven Hodgson, Fifty Pounds, 
Proclamation Money, and my Large Gold Seal. 

Item. I give my Godson, William Badham, Six Silver 
Spoons Marked W. B., and Also Ten Pounds Proclamation 
Money. 



North Carolina Wills. 141 



Item. I give to each of my Executors hereafter named the 
Sum of Three Pounds Proclamation Money to buy each of 
them a Ring as a Testimony of my Regard for them. 

Item. I Leave the use of the house wherein I Dwell, and 
the Six Lotts thereon, to the said Penelope Craven until all 
my Affairs are Settled by my Executors, and by them so De- 
clared, She Commiting no Waste. 

Item. I Will and Ordain that the Executrix & Executors 
of this my Last Will and Testament, And their Executors or 
Administrators for and towards the Performance of this my 
said last Will and Testament shall as Soon as they have Set- 
tled my Affairs after my Decease, bargain, sell and alien in 
fee Simple all the Residue of my Real Estate not herein before 
Absolutely give and Bequeathed for ever, for the Doing, Exe- 
cuting and perfect finishing Whereof, I do by these Presents 
give, grant, Will and Transfer to my said Executrix and Ex- 
ecutors and to their Executors and Administrators, or the 
Majority thereof, full power & Authority to Grant, Bargain, 
Sell, Convey and assure all my Said Real Estate, that is to 
say, all my said six Lotts and Houses thereon, & my Dwelling 
House, the use of Which I have before Left to my Loving Wife, 
Penelope Craven, untill my Affairs are Settled by my Execu- 
tors; and also all my Lands not hearinbefore Absolutely 
Given & Bequeathed for Ever, to any Person or Persons and 
their Heirs for Ever, in fee Simple by all and Every such Law- 
full ways and means in the Law as to my said Executrix and 
Executors or their Executor or Executors, Administrator or 
Administrators or their Councel Lerned in the Law, Shall Seem 
fit or Necessary and the Moneys Arising by such Sale to be 
applyed towards payment of my just Debts. 

Item. I Order and Derect, and my Will and Pleasure is, 
that my Executors or the Majority of them, do make Sale 
of all my personal Estate, not herein Specially Given & Be- 
queathed at Publick Vendue or by Private Sale at the Discre- 
tion of my said Executrix & Executors, or the Majority of 
them, and the money arising by the Sale of my Real & Per- 
sonal Estate aforementioned, after my just Debts are paid, 
I give and Bequeath to my said Loving Wife, Penelope Cra- 
ven, Doctor John Craven, and my Sister, Mary Leeming, to be 
Equaly Divided between them, the said Penelope Craven, 
Doctor John Craven and Mary Leeming. If my Executors shall 
think giving a Certain Day for Payment of the Moneys Arising, 
or that may arise, by the Sale of my Said Real and Personal 
Estate will advance the Price thereof (as I think it will), they 
may, and my Will and Desire is that they do so, otherwise not. 

Item. I give unto Mr. Peter Leeming, all my Wearing Ap- 
parell and Linenn of what Sort Soever. 



142 ISToETii Carolina Wills. 



Item. I Nominate and Appoint my Loving Wife, Penelope 
Craven, Executrix and my Good Friends, Frances Corbin, 
Wyriot Ormand and William Heritage, of North Carolina, 
Esqrs., and John Watson, of Suffolk, in Virginia, Esqr., Execu- 
tors of this my Last Will and Testament & to see the Same 
duly Executed and Fullfill'd According to it's true Intent and 
Meaning, hereby Revoking all Other Wills by me heretofore 
made. Ratifying, allowing & Confirming this to be my last 
will and Testament & None other. 

In Testimony Whereof, I have Set my hand & affixed my 
Seal, this Twenty Eighth day of September, in the Year of 
our Lord, One Thousand, Seven Hundred and fifty five, (1755). 

Jas. Craven. (Seal). 
Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared by the said James Cra- 
ven, as and for his Last Will & 
Testament in the Presence of us 
the Subscribers, who at his Re- 
quest & in his Presence put our 
Names as Witnesses to the same: 

Sarah Blount. 

Joseph Harron. 

John Williams, 

John Pindar. 

North Carolina, Newbern, ss. 

The Execution of the within last Will & Testament of James Craven, 
Esquire, deceased, was proved before me, Arthur Dobbs, Esqr., Gov- 
ernor & Commander in Chief of North Carolina, and Ordinary of the 
Same, by the Oath of John Williams, One of the Subscribing Witnesses 
thereto, the 11th Day of October, 1755: at which Time and Penelope 
Craven herself, The Executrix within named, qualified herself pr. the 
sd. Office, by taking the Oath appointed to be taken by Executors. 

Arthur Dobbs. 
Recorded in Will Book 7, page 12, Office of the Secretary of State. 



NICHOLAS CRISP'S WILL. 

No. Carolina, sc. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Nicholas Crisp, of Chowan 
precinct, in North Carolina, Gentn., Do make and declare 
these presents to be and contain my Last Will and Testament, 
hereby Revoking and making Null and void all former & other 
Wills by me heretofore made or Declared. 

Imprimis. I Will that all my Just Debts and Funeral Ex- 
pences be paid and Satisfied by my Executors hereafter named. 



TToRTH Carolina Wills. 143 



Item. I Give, Devise and bequeath unto my Grandson, 
Richare Crisp, and his Heirs and assignes for ever all that my 
Lands and plantations in Chowan Precinct whereon I now 
dwell. Together with the plantation commonly called or known 
by the Name of Windlys; also my Lot and Ware house in 
Edenton. 

Item. It is my will, that my Daughter in Law, Elisabeth 
Crisp, shall have the use and benefit of my Grandson's planta- 
tions untill my Grandson shall arrive at the Age of twenty 
one years, or day of Marriage, which shall first happen; And 
that my Executors hereafter named shall have the use & bene- 
fit of my Ware house & Lots in Edenton for three years after 
my decease, And then my aforesd. daughter in Law to have 
the use thereof, until my Grandson shall arrive at the age of 
21 Years or day of Marriage. 

Item. I Give, devise and bequeath unto my Said Grand- 
son, Richard Crisp, and his Heirs and Assigns for ever, my 
Land in Pequimans precinct, known by the name of Fendals, 
also the Island called Batts's Grave. 

Item. I Give, Devise and bequeath unto my Granddaugh- 
ter, Mary Durant, and her Heirs and assignes for ever, all that 
my plantation & Lands in Pequimins Precinct, lying on Albe- 
marle Sound between Norcombs & Coll. Harveys, Together 
with all the Live Stock that shall belong or appertain thereto 
at my Decease; Also a Mulatto Boy named Billy. 

Item. I Give, Devise and bequeath unto my Grand daugh- 
ter, Sarah Durant, and her Heirs & Assignes for ever, all my 
Lands lying on Moratoke River in Bertie Precinct, at and near 
Skauwaukee and Hennunteh, containing in the whole by esti- 
mation Eleaven hundred & twenty Acres of purchased Lands, 
be the same more or less, together with a Girl named Maria. 

Item. It is my Will, That in case either of my said Grand 
daughters, Mary or Sarah, shall depart this Life before arrival 
to the Age of twenty one Years or day of Marriage, that then 
Such Legacy before in this Will given to such of my said Grand 
daughters, shall go to the Survivor of them, my Said Grand 
daughters & their heirs and Assignes for ever. 

Item. I Give & bequeath unto my daughter in Law, Elisa- 
beth Crisp, Widow and Relict of my son John Crisp, lately 
deceased, One large Silver spoon guilt with Gold. 

Item. I Give, devise & bequeath unto my Grand son, 
Richard Crisp (son of my son John Crisp, deceased, to whom 
I advanced largely & Sufficient during his Life Time), unto 
my Grandson, George Durant, to my Grand daughters, Ann, 
Mary, Sarah & Elisabeth Durant, Children of my daughter 
Hagar, All the Rest and Residue of my Personal Estate, to be 
equally divided among them my said Six Grand Children, 
and the Survivor or Survivors of them as they shall severally 



144 North Carolina Wills. 



& respectively attain the Age of twenty one Years or day of 
Marriage. 

Lastly, I do hereby nominate & appoint my good Friends, 
Edward Moseley and Jeremiah Vail, of Chowan Precinct, to 
be Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. 

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and 
Seal, this Twenty Second day of March, Anno Dom. 1726-7. 

Nicholas Crisp. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed, Published & 
declared in presence of: 

William Williams, Jurat. 
Humphry Robinson, Jurat. 
James Bush. 

No. Carolina, ss. May 23d., 1727. 

Came before me William Williams & Humphry Robinson, Evidences 
to the afore written Will of Nicholas Crisp, deed., And made oath on the 
holy Evangelists, That they saw the sd. Nicholas Crisp, Seal, Sign, pub- 
lish & declare the Same to be his last Will & Testamt, he then being of 
perfect mind & Memory to the best of their apprehension. 

Also, That they saw James Bush, the other Evidence, Sign the Same 
as an Evidence thereto. 

Gale, C. J. 

Recorded in the Will Book 3, page 93, OflRce of Secretary of State. 



MOSES JOHN DeROSSETT'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, Moses-John DeRosset, 
of Wilmington, in the province of North Carolina, practioner 
in physic and Surgery, being of sound and disposing mind and 
memory, do make this my last will and testament, in manner 
and form following, that is to say: 

First of all, I order that my executors hereinafter named do 
pay all my just debts and funeral expences; Also I give, be- 
queath and devise all my estate, both real and personal, of 
what kind or quality soever, to my beloved wife, Mary, and 
to my daughter, Magdalene- Mary & my son, Armand-John, 
their heirs and assignes forever, to be equally divided among 
them, share and share alike; and I do make my said wife exec- 
utrix, and my brother, Lewis- Henry DeRosset, and my friends, 
John DuBois, James Moore and Marmaduke Jones, esquires, 
executors of this my last Will and testament, hereby revok- 
ing all wills by me heretofore made. 

And I do also nominate and appoint my said executors to 
be guardians of my said son and daughter until they shall ar- 
rive at the age of twenty one years of age respectively. And 
in case both my children should die before they shall arrive at 



North Carolhsta Wills. 145 



age, or the day of Marriage, then it is my will that my whole 
estate should belong to my said wife, to hold to her heirs and 
assigns forever. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal & 
published this as my last will and testament, the thirtieth 
day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, 
seven hundred and sixty seven. 

Moses Jno. DeRossett (Seal) 

Signed, sealed, published and 
declared by the above named tes- 
tator as & for his last will and tes- 
tament, in his presence, in the 
room where he was, & in the pres- 
ence of each other: (the words 
"their heirs & assigns forever" 
being first interlined). 

Ann Moore. 

E. Justice, 

A. Maclaine. 

Wilmington, the 1st of March, 1768. 
Ardhibald Maclaine, Esquire, one of the Subscribing Witnesses to the 
within Will personally appeared before me and made oath that he saw 
the within mentioned Moses John DeRossett, the Testator, Sign, Seal, 
publish, pronounce and declare this to be his Last Will and Testament; 
and that at the Time thereof he, the Testator, was of sound and disposing 
mind & Memory according to the best of this Deponents knowledge and 
belief. 

Wm. Tryon. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



ARTHUR DOBBS' WILL. 

In the name of the Almighty God Amen. I, Arthur 
Dobbs, of Brunswick, in New Hanover, Governor and Cap- 
tain General of the Province of North Carolina, in America, 
injoying a moderate state of health and having by the bless- 
ing of the infinitely perfect and good God the Father Almighty, 
a perfect and sound mind and memory, do make this my last 
Will and Testament in manner following: 

First, I recommend my soul to the Almighty Triune God, 
Jehovah Elohim and his only Begotten son, Jesus Christ my 
God and only Saviour and Redeemer and to his Holy Spirit 
Blessed forever; and my Body to the Earth to be decently 
and privately interred, in an assured and full hope of a Glo- 
rious and happy Resurection with the Just, at the first Resur- 

10 



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ection and a Blessed immortality in the Heavenly Kingdom 
of Christ the Messiah, untill he shall deliver up his Mediato- 
rial Kingdom to God his Father when he shall be all in all his 
Creatures; and instead of immoderate Funeral Expenses, I 
desire that one hundred pounds, Sterling Money, may be paid 
and distributed proportionally among the Housekeepers of 
the Parrishes of Ballynure and Kilroot in the County of An- 
trim, and Kingdom of Ireland, and one other Hundred pounds 
like Money among the poore Freemen House keepers who 
reside within the County of the town of Carrick fergus, in the 
said Kingdom, to be paid out of my Personal Estate which 
I may be intitled to at the time or my Decease out of my De- 
mesnes at Castle Dobbs, or out of the arrears of Rents I re- 
served out of a Moiety of my Lands in that Kingdom during 
my Life, at the Discretion of my Executors hereinafter to be 
named; desiring that my Body may be Buried in the parish 
or place where it pleases God that I shall die: 

And as to the Disposition of the Worldly Estate which I 
may die possessed of, my funeral Espences and Debts being 
first paid, I give, devise and bequeath as foUoweth, that is 
to say : 

First, I do confirm in the most ample manner the Settle- 
ment made on my son, Conway Richard Dobbs, on his Mar- 
riage in July, 1749, in which is included the several remain- 
ders and Fortunes to my Younger Children and to his and 
their Issue. 

Item. I confirm unto my Younger Son, Edward Brice 
Dobbs, (over and above his fortune secured in that Marriage 
settlement, which I hereby limit and Ascertain to be One 
thousand pounds. Lawful Money of Ireland, is mentioned in 
my Marriage settlement upon my intermarriage with my first 
Wife) all the Lands in America, which are Specified in a Deed 
or Deeds which I made to him and his Heirs since my Setling 
at Brunswick; together with all the Slaves, goods & Chatties, 
therein mentioned. 

Itim. I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved Wife, 
Justina Dobbs, and her Issue, by me Begotten, in case she 
shall have any or be pregnant at the time of my Decease, all 
the Slaves and other Chattels which was or shall be hereafter 
given her by her Father. 

Item. I give, devise and bequeath unto my said beloved 
Wife, all my Slaves, goods and Chatties, Plate, Money and 
other Effects of what Nature of kind soever in America (not 
already settled by deed upon my son, Edward Brice Dobbs), 
which I now have or hereafter shall have at the time of my 
Decease, in which is included the money and Interest due, or 
which shall be due to me by the General assembly for the 



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Lands Called Tower hill, in Johnston County, purchased from 
me by the public. 

Itim. I give, devise and bequeath unto my said beloved 
Wife, Justina Dobbs, after the payment of my P'^bts, Fun- 
eral Charges, and Legacies, all arrears of Sallery which now 
are, or shall be due to me at the time of my Decease, by Virtue 
of my appointment by his Majesty to the Government of 
North Carolina. 

Item. Whereas, I have a right to the Moiety of Two hun- 
dred thousand acres of Land, Granted to me by the Crown, in 
Sixteen Patents of Twelve thousand. Five hundred acres each, 
in Mecklenburgh (late Anson) County, as one of the associates 
of Huey and Crymble, the other Moiety having been settled 
by me upon my eldest son, Conway Rirchard Dobbs, upon his 
Marriage, I do hereby impower and direct my Executors, or 
Either of them, as soon as convenient may be after my De- 
cease, to sell in parcells (to the present Occupants or to such 
others as shall incline to become purchasers), the said moiety 
of Lands, and that the Money arising therefrom (except so 
much thereof as shall, together with the Money hereinbefore 
bequeathed to my said wife, make up the sum of Two Thou- 
sand pounds. Sterling Money of Great Britain) shall be laid 
out by my Executors in Negroes for the sole use and benefit 
of such Issue by me as my said Wife shall have living, or be 
pregnant with at the time of my Decease, and their heirs for- 
ever; And in case my said Wife shall have no Issue by me 
alive, or be pregnant at the time of my Decease, then, and in 
that case, I will and devise the said undivided Moiety of Land 
shall be and remain to my son, Edward Brice Dobbs, and his 
heirs, upon this special provisor, that he makes up and pays 
so much Money to my said Wife, Justina Dobbs, as together 
with the sums herein before bequeathed to her, shall amount 
to the sum of Two thousand Pounds, sterling Money of Great 
Britain, which I Will and Desire that my said beloved Wife 
may have and receive out of the Estate I shall die possessed of. 

Item. I bequeath to each of my Children who shall be 
alive at the time of my Decease, fifty pounds Sterling. 

Item. I bequeath to my beloved Brother, the Reverend 
Doctor Richard Dobbs, Twenty pounds Sterling, which two 
last Mentioned bequest is to buy them Mourning and Rings. 

Item. Whereas, I am intitled to a Moiety of Twelve Thou- 
sand Acres of Land by a purchase from Mr. Patrick Smith, 
of Waterford, Merchant, (for which) for which a Patent was 
Granted to him as an associate of Huey and Crymble, Sub- 
divided from the Great Tract Number 4, the heirs or assigns 
of Mr. James Benning, of Lisburn, In Ireland, being intitled 
in equity, to the other Moiety of the said Patent. Whatever 
part of the same as may remain unsold at the time of my De- 



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cease, I devise to my Executors, to be sold for the payment 
of my Debts and Legacies lierein bequeathed. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my son, Conway Richard 
Dobbs, after his Discharging my Debts, Funeral Charges, and 
Legacies which shall be due in Europe at the time of my De- 
cease, all my Plate, Goods, Household Furniture, arrears Rents, 
and other Chatties whatsoever which are now belonging or 
hereafter may belong to me, at my Decease, which now are 
or hereafter may be at Castle Dobbs, in the County of Antrim, 
and Kingdom of Ireland. 

Lastly, I do appoint my Beloved Wife, Justina Dobbs, and 
my Sons, Conway Richard Dobbs and Edward Brice Dobbs, 
my Residuary Legatees and Executors of this my last Will 
and Testament; hereby revoking all former wills by me here- 
tofore made. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, 
this 31st. day of August, in the Year of our Lord, 1763. 

Arthur Dobbs (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd, Publish'd and 
declar'd to be the last will and 
Testament of the Testator in 
presence of: 

James Hasell, 

Lewis DeRosset, 

John Sampson. 

North Carolina. Wilmington, 24th, April, 1765. 

Then personally appeared Before me James Hasell & Lewis DeRosset, 
two of the subscribing Witnesses to the foregoing Will and made oath on 
the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, that they saw Arthur Dobbs, 
sign, seal and publish the foregoing as and for his last Will and Testament; 
and that the said Arthur Dobbs was at the same time (to the best of their 
Knowledge and Behef) of a sound and disposing mind and Memory, and 
that they, the said James Hasell & Lewis DeRossett, together with John 
Sampson, subscribed their Names as Witnesses thereto, in the Presence 
of the Testator. 

At the same time, Justina Dobbs, Executrix before mentioned, took the 
Oaths by Law appointed for Her Qualification. Let Letters Testamentary 
issue thereon accordingly. 

Wm. Tryon. 

Recorded in Book 8, page 290. Office of Secretary of State. 



JAMES DOUGLASS' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, James Dougless, of Bartie 
County, of North Carolina, being not well in health of Body 
at this Present, but of Perfect and Sound Memory, Praised 



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be Almighty God for the same, do Make and ordain this to 
be my only last will and Testament, revoaking all other here- 
tofore by me Made, holding and Declaring this only to stand 
as in Manner following: That is to say, first and Principally 
I recommend My Soul to Almighty God who gave it me, 
hopeing Through the Merits and Death of my Savior Jesus 
Christ, to have a Gloryfull Resurrection; and my Body to be 
Decently Buried at the Discretion of my Executriss hereafter 
Named; And as for my Temporall Estate, I give and Dispose 
of as f olloweth, vixt : 

That first I will That my Debts and funerall Charges Shall 
be Discharged and paid. 

Item. I Lend to my Loving Wife, Eliza. Doughless, all my 
land and Personall Estate During her time of her widdowhood or 
life. And after her Death I give my Said land and Plantation 
whereon I now live, to my Loving Son, Kesia, and the heirs 
of his Body Lawfully begotten for ever. 

Item. I give to my Daughter, Ann, Two hundred Acres of 
my land over Hoske Swamp, which I bought of one Cocks at 
which end She pleaseth to have it. 

Item. I give the reamining part of the sd. Land to my 
loving Son, Kesia, and his heirs for ever, and the rest of my 
personal Estate after my wifes Death, to Equally Divided 
Between my son, Kesia and my Daughter, ann. 

Item. I give to my Son, James, five Shills. to be pd. him 
out of my Estate for his part. 

Item. I give to my Grand Daughter, Elizabeth Dougless, 
the Daughter of my Son, James, Ten Pounds, Virginia Currency 
to be pd her out of my Estate at the age of Sixteen years old 
and in case She should Die before that time appointed. That the 
next heir lawfully begotten to have the same. 

Item, my will and Desire is my loving wife have accasion 
to sell or Dispose of any of my land over Hoskie, She shall 
have full power to doe the same only after her Death my Son 
Kesia and Daughter Ann to have answering what I left them 
of the sd. Land or rest of my Estate after my wife's death. 

And I Constitute and appoint my Loving Wife, Elizabeth 
Duglass, my whole & sole Excrs. of this my last will and Testa- 
ment in Truth whereof, I have interchangably set my hand 
and Seal, this 6th: of October, 1750. 

James Douall (L S) (Seal) 



Test. 



John Brown. 

her 

Elizabeth X Robertson. 

marke 

Joseph I Madlin. 

his marke. 



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North Carolina. 

This Day Personally appeared before me, John Brown & Elizabeth 
Robertson, two of the Subscribing Evidences of the last Will & Testament 
of James Douglass, & made Oath that they saw the Testator sign. Seal 
& DeUver the foregoing, as and for his last will & Testament & That at the 
time of his signing thereof, He was of sound & disposing mind & memory; 
and that they saw the Joseph Medlin, the other Evidence Sign his name 
thereto. 

At the same time Elizth. Douglass, the Executrix appointed by the sd. 
Will, tooke the Oath by Law for to be taken by Executors. 

Given at Eden house under my Hand this llth. July, Anno Dom. 1752. 
(61-2 C. S.) 

Memorandum. The above Will was proved before his late Excelly' 
Governor Johnston, according to the Tenor of the above Certificate & 
Letters were Issued, but his Excelly being at that time indisposed he did 
not sign the sd. Certificate. 

Given under my Hand, this 16th September anno. Dom., 1752. 

Saml Ormes, Secretary to the late Governor. 

Recorded in WiU Book 6, page 61. Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN DUBOIS' WILL 

In the name of God Amen. I, John DuBois, of Wilmington, 
in the province of North Carolina, Esquire, being of sound & 
disposing mind and memory, do make this my last Will and 
testament in manner and form following, that is to say : 

First of all. It is my Will that all my just debts and funeral 
expences be first paid. 

Also, I give unto my eldest son, Peter, ten pounds sterling, 
which tho, he merits an equal proportion of my estate, will 
I flatter 'myself be more agreable to him (as he is already blessed 
with a plentiful fortune), than an equal distribution with my 
other children. 

Also, I give unto my son, Walter, forty pounds, current 
money of the province of New York, a year to be paid him 
half yearly out of my estate by my executors hereinafter named 
during his natural life; I also give to my said son, Walter, my 
silver watch. 

Also, I give and devise unto my son, John and his heirs 
and assigns my upper brick tenement in Dock street next to 
the house of Wm. Campbell, with the ground thereto belonging, 
together with my plantation on Smith's creek containing three 
hundred acres of land. I also give unto my said son, John, my 
fowling piece, my silver hilted sword and my case of pistols, 
I likewise confirm unto my said Son, John, a large diamond 
ring which was formerly given him by captain Dekan. 

Also, I give and devise unto my daughter, Magdalene-Mar- 
garet, & her heirs and assigns, my middle brick tenement in 



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Dock street with the ground thereto belonging. I also give 
unto my said daughter, two diamond rings which belonged to 
her mother. 

Also, I give and devise unto my Daughter, Margaret, and her 
heirs and assigns, my lower brick tenement now occupied by 
Doctor Eustace, with the ground thereto belonging. 

Also, I give and devise unto my son, Isaac, my wooden tene- 
ment in Dock street adjoining to the tenement where Doctor 
Eustace lives together with the small tenement thereto adjoin- 
ing & the ground belonging to the said two tenements, to hold 
to him, the said Isaac, his heirs and assigns forever. 

Also, I give and devise unto my beloved wife, Jean, the 
house in which I now live, with the lott of ground belonging 
thereto and all the houses and improvements thereon, together 
with the lott of ground adjoining, during her widow hood and 
after the expiration of that term, then to my daughter Anna- 
Jean and her heirs and assigns forever. 

Also, I give and devise unto my son, James, my lott of ground 
in front street and running thence to the river with the two 
tenements, bake house, and all other houses and improvements 
thereon with their appurtenances, together with my land and 
the Wind mill erected thereon adjoining to Wilmington, to 
hold to the said James, his heirs and assigns forever. 

Also, I give and devise unto my daughters, Magdalene- 
Margaret & Margaret, and their heirs and assigns my lott of 
ground on the North side of Market street between the house 
of Alexander Ross, deceased, and Samuel Swann's lott, share 
and share alike as tenants in common. 

Also, I give unto Caleb Grainger, son of Colonel Caleb 
Grainger, deceased, a monthly clock which I had with my third 
wife his aunt, but if the said Caleb Grainger should happen 
to die under age or unmarried, then I give the said clock to 
his brother Cornelius. 

Also, I give unto my beloved wife, Jean, all my silver plate, 
household and kitchen furniture and utensils, the said clock 
excepted. 

Also, All the residue of my personal estate in North Carolina 
not heretofore disposed of, I give and bequeath unto my beloved 
wife, Jean, and my children, John, Magdalene-Margaret, 
Margaret, Isaac, Anna-Jean, and James, to be equally divided 
among them by my executors herein after named. 

And whereas I am intitaled to a proportion of lands or per- 
sonal estate, or lands and personal estate, in the province of 
New York, in right of my Grand-mother or other wise, I there- 
fore give and devise the said estate whether real, personal or 
both to my executors herein after named to be sold, and the 
money arising from such sale to be equally divided among all 
my children hereinbefore mentioned. 



152 ISToETH Carolina Wills. 



Also, It is my will and so the same is to be taken and under- 
stood, that the legacies hereinbefore given to my said wife 
be in full of her right of dower and all other demands on my 
estate, and if she pretends to claim her dower that, then, and 
in that case, I hereby give and devise the house and lotts where 
I now live to my Daughter, Anna-Jean, immediately after my 
decease, and the other legacies herein given to my said wife, 
in that case I give to my children, John, Magdalene-Margaret, 
Margaret, Isaac, Anna-Jean and James, to be equally divided 
among them. 

Also, It is my will that my children, John, Magdalene-Mar- 
garet, Margaret, Anna-Jean, Isaac, and James, shall not be 
intitaled to the profits of the tenements & lands respectively 
devised to them, till each of them shall arrive at the age of 
twenty one years, or day of Marriage, but that the same shall 
be received by my executors herein after named and applied 
towards the education of my said children and the maintenance 
of my family, and improvement of my whole estate for the 
joint benefit of my said Last mentioned children and my wife. 

And it is also my will, that the bake house divised to my son, 
James, be kept employed for the benefit of my said wife, and 
last mentioned children, & my boats and negroes kept employed 
in the usual manner for the same purpose, until my son, James, 
shall arrive at the age of twenty one years or the day of Mar- 
riage, and that such child or children who shall happen to marry, 
or may have arrived at the age of twenty one years, shall draw 
his or her proportion of the profits of the said boats and negroes. 

And in case of the death of any of my said last mentioned 
children before such child or children shall have attained the 
age of twenty one years or day of Marriage, then it is my will 
that the share or shares hereby given to such child or children 
so dying, both real and personal, shall go to the survivor or 
survivors of my said last mentioned children, to be equally 
divided among them, if more than one and that such part of my 
real estate as shall go to any of my children by the death of 
the others or any of them shall, be held by such children as 
as a tenancy in common. And in case of the death of all my 
said last mentioned children before marriage, then I give and 
devise such part of my estate as is herein given to them, to my 
beloved wife Jean & her heirs and assigns forever. 

And lastly, I do make, nominate and appoind my beloved 
wife, Jean, my sons, Peter, Walter and John, and my friends, 
Lewis-Henry DeRosset and Moses-John DeRosset, esquires, 
to be guardians of my children and their respective estates 
during their minority, and also executors of this my last will 
and testament : hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore made. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand to this 
my will, written on four pages of paper together with my seal 



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and published the whole as my last Will and testament, this 
thirteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one 
thousand, and seven hundred and sixty seven. 

Before publishing this my last will, I hereby order and direct 
that my said executors shall purchase out of the profits of my 
estate, able negroes in number four, fit to go in my boats, & 
that the number then on my estate shall be kept up by my 
said executors as often as necessary in case of death or other- 
wise. (The words "then on my estate" being interlined.) 

John DuBois, (Seal) 

Signed, sealed, published & 
declared by the above named, 
John DuBois as and for his last 
will and testament in presence of 
us whose names are hereunder 
written, who did each of us sub- 
scribe our names as witnesses 
thereto at his request, in his pres- 
ence, and in the room where he 
was (the words "of twenty one 
years" being first interlined in the 
third page.) 

J. Eustace. 

Edward Chivers. 

A. Maclaine. 

Wilmington, April 9th, 1768. 
John DuBois, one of the Executors named in the within will, appeared 
before me, and took the Oath appointed by Law for the Qualification of 
an Executor. 

Benj. Heron, Sec. 

Wilmington, the 1 March, 1768. 

Archibald Maclaine, Esq., one of the subscribing Witnesses to this Will 
personally appeared before me and made oath that he saw the above men- 
tioned John DuBois, the Testator, sign, Seal, pubUsh, pronounce and 
declare this to be his last will & testament; and that at the Time thereof 
he, the Testator, was of sound & disposing mind & Memory according to 
the best of this Deponents knowledge & belief. Jean DuBois, The Exe- 
cutrix & Lewis Henry DeRossett, Esq., one of the Executors therein 
mentioned, took the oaths appointed by Law for their Quahfication. 

Whereupon it is ordered that Letters Testamentary issue. 

Wm. Tryon. 

Copied from the Original, which is filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



154: JSToETH Carolina Wills. 



CHRISTOPHER DUDLEY'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Christopher Dudley, of 
the County of Onslow, planter, being aged and infirm, but of 
Sound mind and good memory (thro mercy), do make this my 
last will and testament, in form following: Cheife of all Com- 
mend my Soul into the hands of almighty god, as a christian 
ought to do, and my Body to the Earth, to be intered at the 
discression of my executors hereafter named; and as for such 
worldly goods as providence has trusted me with, I dispose of 
the same as followeth: 

First, I will and Bequeath unto my Grandson, George, Son 
of my Son, Edward Dudley, after my Wifes decease my plan- 
tation whereon I now dwell, together with one halfe of all my 
Lands adjoying to it, with all its appurtenances, to my said 
Grandson, George Dudley, and the heirs Lawfully begotten 
of his Body for ever; and in faillure of his heirs, then I Bequeath 
the said- land unto my Grandson, Christopher, Son of my Son, 
Thomas Dudley, and his heirs Lawfully Begotten for ever; 
and in failure of such heirs then to my right heirs forever; also 
I will and Bequeath the other halfe of all my Lands, that part 
highest up the River, together with the appurtenances, to my 
Son, Christopher Dudley, and his heirs and assigns for ever; 
also I bequeath unto my Son, Thomas Dudley, my negro girl 
called flora, and to his heirs and assigns for ever; also I Be- 
Queath to my Daughter, Ann Houston, my negro man Called 
Luke, and to her heirs and assignes for ever; also I Bequeath to 
my son, Christopher Dudley, my negro woman called penny, 
and to his heirs and assignes for ever; Also, I bequeath unto 
my Son, William Dudley, one Shilling, Sterling, I also give or 
forgive rather, what debt he owes me in full for his childs part. 

Also, I Bequeath the one halfe of my stock of Cattle and 
horses (except the mare and her encrease that is called my 
wifes), to be divided betwixt my Sons, Thomas and John, and 
their heirs and assignes for ever; also, I will and Bequeath my 
negro Luvenieh, to work on my plantation and to belong to my 
wife during her Life, and then to go with the plantation to which 
ever has the reversion. My will further is, that in case I should 
.die after a Crop is pitched, that no negroes as legacies shall be 
delivered till the crop shall be compleated and finished. 

Also, I will and Bequeath to my wife, Mary Dudley, the use 
occupation and possession of all my lands during the term of 
her naturall life without any impeachment of waste; I also will 
and Bequeath unto my Said Wife, for her Comfort and Support, 
she paying all my debts, all the rest and remainder of my ne- 
groes, goods, Chatties, Rights, Creditts of what kind soever 
or wheresoever, and to her heirs and assignes for ever. 



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Lastly, I do constitute and appoint John Starkey and my 
wife, Executors of this my last will and testament; Revoking 
all other or former wills by me at any time before made, and 
declaring this only to be my last will and testament. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, 
this 19th. of March, 1744-5. 

Christopher Dudley, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published and 
Declared by Christopher Dudley 
as his last will and testament in 
presence of us: 

her 

Jane X Simpson, alias Watts. 

mark 

John X Simpson 

his Mark. 

Mary X Trott 

her mark. 

Newbern, Feby. 26, 1746. 
Then prov'd and John Starkey Qualified before me as Executor. 

Gab. Johnston. 

Recorded in Book 5, page 29, Office of Secretary of State. 



NATHANIEL DUCKINFIELD'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Nathaniel Duckinfield, of 
Utkinton, in the County of Chester, Esqr., being of sound mind 
and Memory, but in a Very infirm state of health, or rather 
an Almost Cessacion of health, waiting for a Comfortable 
Dismission from my Afflicted Painfull Body and from all the 
Sorrows, Troubles and Evils I have been Subject to in this 
Transitory, Vain Life; but that I may leave nothing undone 
that Ought to be done, that my Mind may free from all 
Earthly incumbrances, I do make. Publish and Declare this 
to be my Last Will and Testamt., in manner and form following: 

Imprimis. I give. Devise and Bequeath all my Messuages, 
Lands, Tenements, Hereditaments and Premises, with their 
and every of their Appurtenances that I am Now Seized or 
Possessed of, Scituate, Lying and being in the County of Ches- 
ter, unto my Dear Wife, Margaret Dukinfield. To hold to her 
and to the Heirs of her Body by me Begotten, that is to say, 
my Will is. That my Dear Wife, Margaret, shall posssess, enjoy. 
Receive and take the Rents, issues and Profits of all the said 
Messauges, Lands and Tenements for and During the term of 
her Natural Life, if she shall so long Continue my Widow, 



156 I^OETH Carolina Wills. 



unmarried, and if it shall so happen that she should have no 
Child living by me Begotten, and she Continues my Widow 
During the Term of her Natural Life, then my Will is, and I 
do hereby give to my said Dear Wife, Margaret full Power to 
make a Will and to Devise, Bequeath and to give by Virtue of 
such Will, the full sume of Three Hundred Pounds, Sterling 
Money of Great Britain, to Such of her own Relation or Rela- 
tions nearest in Blood as she may think fit, or that she may 
think most Deserving of her Favours, the said Sume to be 
Raised out of the Rents, Issues and Profits Arising from my 
Messuages, Lands and Tenements aforesaid; but if my Dear 
Wife, Margaret, shall marry again, I then give and Devise 
all my Messuages, Lands, Tenements, Hereditaments and 
Premises with their Appurtenances in the County of Chester 
aforesaid, unto my Brother, John Chorley, and my Nephew, 
Samuel Duckinfield, Son of the Late John Duckinfield, of 
Bristol, Esqr., and their Heirs to hold to them and their Heirs 
upon the Several Trusts hereinafter Mentioned, that is to say, 
upon trust from from and after such Marriage, and not Other- 
wise, to Pay her one third only of the said Rents, issues and 
Profits Arising from my said Messuages, Lands and Tenements 
for and During the term of her Natural Life, and to Apply the 
Remainin two thirds of the said Rents, issues and Profits, 
or so much thereof as my said Trustees in their Discretion shall 
think Reasonable, for the Maintenance and Education of such 
of my Children or Child by my said Wife as shall be Living 
at such Marriage; and if there shall be Any such Children or 
Child Living at her Death, then upon Trust my said Trustees 
shall Apply the Whole rents Issues and Profits of the said 
Premises, or so much Thereof as they shall think Reasonable, 
for the Maintenance and Education of Such Children or Child 
untill the Eldest of such Children or only Child shall attain his 
or her age of Twenty One Years, and from and after his of 
her Attaining such Age, Upon Trust, that my said Trustees 
and their Heirs shall as soon as conveniently may be, make a 
Proper Division of Equal Proportion and of Equal Value of the 
said Premises, According to the Number of Such Children then 
Living, the Whole in Equal Share and Parts, to be Divided and 
Given to them. The Necessary Expenses and Charges the 
said Trustees may be at in Making such Division to be first 
Paid to them; but if there should Happen to be but one such 
Child, then my Will is that my said Trustees shall Convey the 
said Premises unto such Only Child on his or her attaining such 
Age as Aforesaid and his or her heirs or Assigns for Ever; but 
if there should be no such Child or Children living, by me 
Begotton on the Body of my said Wife and she shall Marry 
again, I Will that my said Trustees shall Receive and Take two 
Thirds of the said Rents, issues and Profits of the same Premises 



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unto them, the said John Chorley and Samuel Duckinfield, 
Equally Between them, and Pay the remaming one third unto 
my said Wife for and During the term of her Natural Life, and 
from and after her Decease, I give & Devise my said Messauges 
Lands and Tenements unto my Nephew, John Chorley, Son 
of my Sister, Jane Chorley, to him and to his Heirs Lawfully 
Begotten, he Paying to my said Nephew, Samuel Dukinfield, 
one third only of the rents, issues and Profits of the said Prem- 
ises, untill such time that my said Nephew, Samuel Dukinfield, 
should Obtain such a Support by his Profession in the Law 
as may rais him Above the Misfortune of Necessity, or should 
Come into Possession of the Hereditary Title and Estate 
Successive in the Duckinfield Family, or by any other Means 
should Obtain the Comfortable supports of Life, And no longer. 

I give and Devise unto my Worthy Friend, Mr. Joseph 
Collett, all my Plantations, Negroes and Estate of What kind 
or Nature soever, Scituate in North Carolina, in america, upon 
trust; that is to say, my Will and Desire is that the said, Mr. 
Collett would not Refuse taking upon him this Last Request 
from me, that as Soon as Conveniently, he Would sell and Dis- 
pose of the said Estate, both real & Personal, to such Person and 
Persons at and for such rate or Price as he Can Best Obtain, and 
do and shall Apply the Purchase Money to Arise from such sale 
thereof, as I by any Writing Signed and Sealed by me in the 
Presence of one or More Credible Witnesses, shall Direct or 
Appoint. 

I Give and Devise to my said Dare Wife, Margaret, all my 
Leasehold Estate in Ludgate Street, London, and also all the 
rest and Residue of my Personal Estate Whatsoever and 
Wheresoever. 

Finally, I Constitute and Appoint my said Dear Wife, as 
long as she Continues my widow, Unmarried, my Executrix, 
but in case of Marriage, I Constitute & Appoint my Brother, 
John Chorley, and my Nephew, Samuel Dukinfield afsd., 
my Executors of this my Will; and I do hereby enjoyn them 
to be as assistant and as Servissable to her as they Possibly 
can, to Act and to do upon her Request, with as much Sin- 
cerety, faithfulness and Chearfulness in all things in the best 
and most Comfortable manner for her Well being in Life, as 
if I had Particularly Nominated them to be joint Executors 
with her During her Continuance my Widow unmarried. 

I Constitute and Appoint my Dear Friend, Mr. Joseph 
Collet, my Executor of all my Affairs in North Carolina, to Act 
and to do. Dispose and Sell every Part and Parcel thereof in 
the Best Manner he Can; and this trust I know he is best 
Qualified for. 

But if my Brother, John Chorley and my Nephew, Samuel 
Dukinfield, should not Behave with that Relative Affection and 



158 NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



Regard that is sutable and Due to her as being my Wife, or 
should refuse to Act for her in the best Manner they can, or 
Jointly With her whenever She either Desires or Requiers such 
Assistance, then in this case, I Will, impower & Authorize my 
sd. Dear Wife, Margaret, to make her Will and to Devise and 
Give every of the Premises aforesaid unto such of my Relations, 
Nearest in Blood, that shall Behave with a Much Superior 
Degree of Sincere Affection and Respect Suitable to the Near 
Relation she stands in to them by being my Wife, than they 
have really shewen to her in my life time; but if such Respect 
and Esteem be not fully Given to her, then my Will is that my 
said Dear Wife, shall Devise, Bequeath and Give by her Will 
all the sd. Premises, to any of her Own Relations, nearest in 
Blood, that my best deserve such favour from her, Provided, 
she Continues my Widow Unmarried, During her Natural 
Life. I know no Reason to Subject a Good & Dear Wife to 
the Insults and Precarious Humours of Relations. 

I Will that my Dear Wife shall Bury me in the same Grave 
where my Dear family lies, in Bun hill burying Burying Ground, 
London, without the least Pomp or Show, Which to me is a 
Strange Absurd Vanity, to Tarry Death Victories over Mortals 
in Triumph to the Grave; my Desire is to be Buried With as 
much Privacy as Consists With Decency, and when Pleas God, 
my Dear Wife Departs this Life, it is my Desire that she should 
be Buried in my Grave. 

If any one should Pretend to Dispute this, my Last Will 
and Testament, in order to Give Uneasy Disturbances to my 
Dear Wife, in my real intention of preventing such a Vise 
Wicked Practice after my Death, I require and Charge my 
Executors aforenamed if they Continue faithfull Assistance to 
my Dear wife, and if otherwise, I desire my friend, Mr. Joseph 
Collet, Will lay this my Last Will and Testmt. Before the Right 
Honourable Lord High Chancellor, Who will Determine it 
agreeable to my sincere intention which is the Plenory Cumfort 
and Welfare of my Dear Wife, and that she may possess all 
that I have given her Without the least molestation. I have 
not studied Law Phrases but have Used Words without guile, 
Suitable to the Simplicity and integrity of my Own mind and 
With Intire Approbation of my own Reason and Consideration 
of things. 

I revoke and make Void all former Wills by me made, and I 
hereunto set my hand and Seal to Each side of this Paper 
wherein this my last Will is Contained. Written with my Own 
hand this fourth Day of July, in the Twentieth Year of our Most 
Rightfull Lord Sovereign, George the Second, King of Great 
Britain, France and Ireland &c. and Glorious Defender of the 
faith and the Libertys of Europe, Annoq. Dom., 1746. 

N. DUKINFIELD. 



jSTokth Carolina Wills. 159 



Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared by the said Nathaniel 
Dukinfield, the Testator, and for 
his last Will and Testament in 
the Presence of us Who Sub- 
scribed our Names as Witnesses 
hereto in the Presence of the 
Testator : 

William Prior 

Joseph Collet. 

Dorothy Potts. 

Thomas, by Divine Providence Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of 
all England and Metropolitan, do by these Presents make known to all 
men, that the tenth Day of May, in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand, 
Seven Hundred and fifty, at London, before the WorshipfuU Robert 
Chapman, Doctor of Laws Surrogate to the Right Worshipful! John Bettes- 
worth. Doctor of Laws, Master keeper or Commissary of our Prerogative 
Court of Canterbury, Lawfully Constituted the Last Will and Testament 
of Nathaniel Dukinfield, Late of the Parish of St. George, in the County 
of Middlesex, Esqr., Deceased, hereunto Annexed, was Proved, approved 
and Registred. The said Deceased, having Whilst living and at the 
time of his Death, Goods, Chatties or Credits in Divers Dioceses or Juris- 
dictions, by Reason Whereof The Proving and Registering of the said Will 
and Granting Administration of all and Singular the said Goods, Chatties 
and Credits, and Also the Auditing, allowing and final Discharging the 
Accompt thereof, are Well known to Appertain Only and Wholy to us and 
not to any inferior Judge; and that Administration of all and Singular, 
the Goods, Chatties and Credits of the said Deed, and any way Com- 
mencing his Will was granted to Margaret Dukinfield, Widow, the Relict 
of the said Deceased, and Sole Executrix Named in the said Will, being 
first Sworn well and faithfully to Administer the Same and to make a 
true and Perfect Inventory of all and Singular the said Goods, Chatties 
and Credits, and to ExMbit the same into the Regestry of our said Court 
on or before the Last Day of November, Next Ensuing; and Also to Render 
a just and True Accompt. thereof. 

Given at the time and Place aforesaid and in the third year of our Trans- 
lation. 

Wm. Legard 
(The Seal of London) Pet: J. Eloy 

Hen: Stephens 
Deputy Register. 

To ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL CoME : I, JoSCph Collctt, of 

London, Merchant, send Greeting: 

Whereas, Nathaniel Duckinfield, late of Utkinton, in the County of 
Chester, Esqr., deed., did in his Life time. Duly make and PubUsh his last 
Will and Testament in Writing, bearing Date, the fourth day of July, 
One Thousand, Seven Hundred and forty Six, and thereof Constituted and 
appointed his Wife, Margaret Dukinfield, as long as she continues his 
Widow Unmarried, His Executrix. But in Case of Marriage, the said 
Testator Constituted and Appointed his Brother, John Chorley, and his 
Nephew, Samuel Duckinfield, Executors of his said Will; and the said 
Testator did also by his said Will Constitute and Appoint me, the said 
Joseph Collett, To be his Particular Executor of all his Affairs in North 
Carolina, To Act and to do. Dispose and Sell every Part & Parcell thereof, 



160 ^OETH Carolina Wills. 



Which said Will has been Duly proved by the said Margaret, the sole 
General Executrix thereof in the Prerogative Court of the ArchBishop 
of Canterbury as by the said Will and the Probate thereof, Relation being 
thereunto Had, may more fully and at large appear. 

Now, Know ye, that I, the said Joseph Collett for Divers Good Causes 
and Considerations me hereunto especially moving, do hereby Refuse to 
take upon me the Executorship for the Affairs of Nathaniel Duckinfield, 
the Testator, in North Carolina, or Elsewhere, or to intermedle in Any 
Manner therewith; And do Absolutely Renounce the Probate of the said 
Will and that this my Refusal and Renunciation may have its due Effect, 
I do hereby Name, Constitute and Appoint the said Margaret Dukinfield, 
the Widow and Relict of the said Nathaniel Dukinfield, to be my Pro- 
curator and Attorney for me and in my Name to Appear before the 
Governor of North Carolina aforesaid, or any other Competent Judge in 
that behalf, to Exhibit this my renunciation and to do whatever Elce 
shall be requisite or Necessary to be done in and About the Premises 
for the Purposes Aforesaid; and I do hereby Promise and agree to ratify 
and hold for firm and irevocable, all and Whatsoever my said Procuratrix 
or Attorney shall Lawfully do, or cause to be Done, in and about the 
Premises, by Virtue of these Presents. 

In Witness whereof, I, the said Joseph Collett, have hereunto set my 
hand and Seal, this 29th. day of July, 1755, and in the 29th. Year of the 
Reign of George the Second, King of Great Britain and soforth. 

Joseph Collett (Seal) 

Sealed and Deliverd, being first Duely 
stamped, in the Presence of us : 
Samuel Dukinfield. 
Benjamin Rosewill. 

North Carolina, Bertie County, ss. January Court, 1756. Present 
His Majestys Justices: 

Mrs. Margaret Dukinfield, Widow of Nathaniel Duckinfield, Esqr., 
Late of the Kingdom of Great Britain, Deceased, appeared in Court and 
Produced duly proved and Certified under the corporation Seal of the 
City of London, A renunciation and Refusal of Joseph Collett, of London, 
Merchant, to Act as Executor of the Last Will and Testament of the said 
Nathaniel Duckinfield, in which Office by the said Testator as to that Part 
of his Estate which is in this Province, and also Produced a Copy of the 
Will of the said Testator duly proved and Certified in the Prerogative 
court of the Arch bishop of Canterbury, which Renunciation and Will 
are Ordered to be Recorded. 

The said Margaret Dukinfield then Moved the Court to Letters of 
Administration on the Estate of the said Nathaniel Dukinfield, with the 
Copy of his Will Annexed, which is Granted on her Giving Security in 
the Sum of One Thousand Pounds, Proclamation Money, and Ordered 
that Letters Accordingly Issue. 

Whereupon, Samuel Ormes, Esqr., and David Ryan, Gent., offered 
themselves as Security for the said Administration and Were Approved 
of by the Court, Which was Ordered to be Certifyed. 

Test. Benjn. Wynns. Cler. Cur. 

Recorded in Will Book 7, page 144, Office of Secretary of State. 



ISToETH Carolina Wills. 161 



WILLIAM DUCKENFIELD'S WILL. 

No. Carolina. Sc. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, William Duckenfield, 
formerly of Cheshire, in Great Britain, but now of Chowan 
Precinct, in North Carolina, Esq., being of sound & perfect 
mind & memory. Do make & declare these presents to be & 
containe my last Will and testamt: hereby revoking all 
former & other Wills & Testaments by me heretofore made or 
declar'd. 

First, I will that all my Lawfull Debts be well & truly paid 
& satisfied by my Executor or Executors hereafter named, 
within convenient time after my Decease. 

Item. I give & bequeath unto my Loving Brother, John 
Duckinfield, the Sum of fourty pounds P. Annum, during 
the Term of his naturale Life, to be paid unto him Yearly by 
me Executor or Executors hereafter named, out of my Estate 
which I shall leave at my decease, the first payment to become 
due & payable at the Expiration of one Year after my Decease 
& to be paid in Pork, Indian Corn, Pitch or Tarr, at the prices 
now Currant. I also Give & bequeath unto my sd. Brother, 
John Duckenfield, the the Bed he now lies on, together with the 
Furniture to the same belonging. 

Item. I give & bequeath unto my Loving Cousin, Charles 
Barber, of North Carolina, one Young Horse & one Mare & 
twenty pounds. 

Item. I give & bequeath unto my Loving Friend, Edward 
Mosely, of Chowan Precinct, Gent., the Sum of Twenty pounds 
to buy him & his wife each, a Suite of Mourning. 

Item. All the rest & residue of my Estate whether Reale 
or personale. Of what Nature, Kind or Quality Soever or where- 
soever, that is now due & belonging to me, Or which hereafter 
shall become due unto me by any manner of waise or means 
whatsoever, I give, devise & bequeath ye Same unto my Loving 
Cousin, Nathaniel Duckinfield, Son of my Brother, Sr. Robert 
Duckenfeild, Baronet, and to his Heirs & Assignes for ever. 
And in case my sd. Kinsman, Nathaniele Duckinfeild shall 
depart this Life before me having no Lawfull Issue, then & in 
such Case I give, devise & bequeath the Estate which I have 
intended for my sd. Kinsman & his Heirs, unto Mary, Anne, 
Susanna, Jane, Sarah, Katherine & Judith Duckinfeild, the 
Sisters of the Sd. Nathaniel of ye whole Blood & to their Heirs 
& Assigns for ever. But if my sd. Kinsman, Nathaniele 
Duckinfeilfd, shall depart this life before me & Leaving Lawful 
Issue, then my Will, true Intent & meaning is, that ye Estate 
before mentioned & every part & parcele thereof shall come, 
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162 I^ToKTH Carolina Wills. 



remaine & be unto ye Lawfull Issue of my sd. Kinsman, 
Nathaniele, & their Heirs forever. 

Lastly, I do hereby Nominate & appoint my sd. Kinsman, 
Nathaniele Duckenfeild to be Executor of this my Will & of all 
other Wills & Testaments whereof I am Executor, particularly 
the Will of John Arderne, late of North Carolina, bearing date 
ye twenty second day of October, Anno Dmi. one thousand 
seven hundred & seven, & to have, take & receive all which 
shall of right appertain unto me by force of such Wills, to him 
ye sd. Nathaniele Duckinfeild & his Heirs for ever. But if 
the sd. Nathaniele, shall depart this Life before me without 
having Lawful Issue then I will that my nieces aforsd, Mary, 
Anne, Susanna, Jane, Sarah, Katherine & Judith Duckinfield, 
shall be Exors., of this my Will & of all other Wills & Testam'ts 
whereof I am Executor, particularly the Will of John Arderne 
aforsd. And then the sd. Mary, Anne, Susanna, Jane, Sarah 
Katherine & Judith Duckinfeild to have, take & receive all 
wch shall of right appertain unto me by force of such Wills, 
to them, my said Neices & their Heirs for ever. 

In Testimony whereof, I the sd. William Duckenfeild, have 
hereunto sett my hand & Seale, this Seventeenth day of May, 
Anno Dmi., 1720. 

William Duckenfeild (Seal) 

Sealed, Published & declared 
In the Presence of us : 

Thomas Ashley. 
Jno. Powell. 
Benj'n Soames. 

his 

John I C Cherryholme. 

mark. 

John Duckenfeild. 
Ed. Moseley. 

North Carolina, ss. Charles Eden, Esqr., Governor. 

The within Will of William Duckenfeild, Esqr., was prov'd before me 
by the Oaths of Thomas Ashley & John Cherryholme, two of the Evidences 
thereto. 

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of 
Feb'ry, 1721. 

C. Eden. 

Letters Granted the 1st of March, 1721. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 311, Office of the Secretary of State. 



ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 163 



ALEXANDER DUNCAN'S WILL. 

No. Carolina ss. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Alexander Duncan, of 
Wilmington, Merchant, Intending, please God, going Soon for 
Great Britain & knowing the uncertainty of Human Life, in 
Case of my death do make this my Last Will and Testament for 
the ordering & Disposing of what Worldly Estate or Personal 
Interest which it has pleased God to Bestow upon me. 

In the First place, I give and bequeath unto my Brother, 
Robert Duncan, if allive, the Sum of three hundred Pounds 
Sterling money, to him or his heirs; In case of his death or 
having no heirs, this Legacy to be divided equally between the 
Surviving Children of my Sisters, Elizabeth Ronaldson, De- 
ceased, & Margaret Henery, now Supposed to be in Edinburgh, 
if not there. Let enquiry be made where my said Nieces & 
Nephews do Live; I Also Will & bequeath to Said Children 
of my said Sisters, as many as there may be of them, the sum 
of Seven hundred pounds Sterling, to be equally divided among 
them. Share & Share alike, to them & their heirs. These 
Legacys I desire to be made to Alexander Purves, Esqr., in 
Edinburgh; or to John Clark, Goldsmith there; in Case of 
their death, to Mr. Thomas Smith, Merchant there, as soon as 
my Executors Can, not Exceeding two years at Farthest. 

I Give & Bequeath to John Rutherfurd, Esqr., of this Prov- 
ince, the Sum of One thousand pounds Sterling money, by him 
to be disposed of as he pleases, the same to be Remitted to his 
order in London, as soon as the Circumstances of my affairs 
will permitt, not exceeding three years, to him & his heirs. 

My Will & Desire is also, that my Executors may within two 
years after my decease, if Circumstances will permitt, purchase 
four young Negro Men & as many young Negro women that 
are likely, which I desire them, my Executors, to make a present 
of to James Moore, Esqr., for his use during his own life; in 
case of his death before his wife the said Negroes are to decend 
to her, and their Increase to be willed & Disposed of as she 
pleases. 

I Also give & bequeath to Thomas Cunningham, Junior, who 
has Lived with me with great fidelity, the sum of four hundred 
Pounds, Proclamation money, to assist him to follow Trade, 
if he pleases, which if he does, I desire That my Executors may 
procure for him in England, Credit to ammount of five hundred 
pounds. Sterling, for the payment of which they are to be his 
Security. To Ammount of the Four hundred pounds. Proclam- 
ation money, my Executors are to Remitt for him, it being 
the sum I give him & his heirs, the rest he to make payment of 
himself. 



164 ISToBTH Carolina Wills. 



I Give & Bequeath towards the finishing, if finished, towards 
Adorning Wilmington Church, the sum of four hundred pounds. 
Proclamation money, to pay which the Executors of my Will 
are desired to make over to the Judge of the Superior court for 
the time Being, the ammount of that sum in some Sufiicient 
Bond or note due to me at the time of my death, to be Recovered 
for this purpose. 

I Give & Bequeath, Frances Rutherfurd, daughter of John 
Rutherfurd, Esquire, the Same Legacy as I have given to Colo- 
nell James Moore, above mentioned, in Case she returns to this 
Province & Marys here; But in Case of her Living in Europe 
& Marying there then I Leave to her four hundred Pounds, 
Sterling, to be paid to her when she Marys or is of Age, to her 
& her heirs forever. 

I Give & bequeath to the Daughter of John Walker, a Car- 
penter in Wilmington, by his wife, Isobell Walker, being his 
Last Marriage, (this girl Lives or did Live at Richard Lyons 
at Cross Creek) if allive at my death, three Negro Girls to be 
purchased in Like manner as the Others I Leave above mention- 
ed, which Legacy is to be in Trust for this Girl till she Comes 
of Age or is marryed, with the Wife of Thos. Cunningham, in 
Wilmington, if dead, young Thomas Cunningham to take care 
of them for her use forever. 

My desire also is, that the following Sums may be paid 
Soon after my Decease as a token of my friendship & Esteem 
for the following persons, either to purchase mourning Rings 
&c in Remembrance of me, at their option, or disposed of as 
they think proper, Cornelius Harnett, Twenty Pounds, Ster- 
ling, His wife the same Sum; Mary Grainger, widor of Caleb 
Grannger the same sum; Mr. Maurice Moore the same sum. 
His wife the same sum; Captain John Forster the same Sum, 
His wife the same sum; & to Alexander Chapman the same 
sum; All which is to be understood if these persons are allive 
at the time of my death and are in North Carolina. 

Having an opinion of the good qualitys of Arthur Penning, 
of Wilmington, and Considering him as unfortunate in this part, 
I will & Bequeath that my Executors make over to him for 
his Sole use if allive, the Sum of Five hundred Pounds, Procla- 
mation Money, out of such debts in this Province as may be 
due to me at the time of my death, to him & his heirs or As- 
signs. 

I Will and bequeath to Robert Schaw, my now Partner, 
after my debts and the afforesaid Legacies are paid, one half 
of all the Outstanding Debts that may be my part in this Prov- 
ince or in America at the time of my Death, as also one quarter 
part of all the Ready Effects, or Negroes that are now my 
part in Company with him & Mr Ancrum to him and his 
heirs forever. 



l^OETH Carolina Wills, 165 



And Lastly, I give & Bequeath to John Ancrum, my now 
Partner, all the rest of my Real or Personal Estate not before 
given, to him & his heirs forever, Who with Robert Schaw, 
I Constitute & Appoint my Executors of this my will, to see 
it Executed as it means without any form of law, which they 
know I never Choose to have any thing to say to, on which 
Account I make this will more for their Government in the 
distribution of my Effects, than to have it conformable to law, 
& I desire that they may Construct it as such knowing this 
to be my hand writing without even a Witness as the Law in all 
Wills directs, therefore desire that they may agree in all things 
Like Brothers, Live together in Harmony to perform their 
friend's Will & Remember him only as he has deserved. 

Given under my hand as my Last Will and Testament at 
Wilmington, the 11th. May, 1767. 

Alexr Duncan. 

P: S: Mrs. Elizabeth Hall may be in Ordinary Circum- 
stances, in Case of her being so, my Will is that during her 
Continuance as such, that my Executors pay her yearly the 
sum of Thirty Pounds, Proclamation money, for her assistance. 

North Carolina. 

The Within last Will and Testament of Alexander Duncan, deceased, 
was proved before me this 18 Day of May, in the Year of our Lord, 1768, 
by Thomas Cobham and William Lord, who swore that they were well 
acquanted with the Handwriting of the said Alexander Duncan, the 
Testator, and that they verily believe the said deceases Name, as well as 
the whole Body of the Will, is of his, the said Testators own proper Hand- 
writing. The said Thomas Cobham and William Lord further declare, 
that they were both before and since the Date of the said Will, well ac- 
quainted with the said Alexander Duncan in his Life Time, and were often 
in his Company, & that they believe at the Time of the date the Said Will 
He was of sound and disposing mind & Memory. 

John Ancrum and Robert Schaw the Executors therein named took the 
Oaths appointed for their Qualification. 

Ordered That Letters Testamentary issue thereon accordingly. 

Wm. Tryon. 
(Endorsement) 
Alexr. Duncan's Will. Recorded. 

This is the Will of Alexander Duncan of Wilmington, merchant at the 
time of Leaving North CaroUna, going for England, which is not to be 
Opened till Accounts are Certain of his Decease. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



GEORGE DURANT'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen, the ninth day of October, 1688. 
I, George Durant, of the Countie of Albemarle, in the Prov- 
ince of Carolina, Marriner, being in perfect health and memory, 



166 N'oRTH Carolina Wills. 



thanks bee to Allmighty God for the same, and caUingl'to mind 
the uncertain state of this transitory life and that all flesh 
must yeld unto Death when it shall please to call and being 
desirous to Settle things in order, Doe make this my las will 
and Testament in Manner and forme following. Revoking 
and Absolutly Un willing by these presents, all and every 
testament and testaments, will and wills, heretofore by me 
made and declared, either by word or by wrighting, notwith- 
standing any promise to the contrary or clause derogatory 
in the same, and this to bee taken only for my last will and 
testament and non other. 

First, I bequeath my soule to God my maker and to Jesus 
Christ my Redeemer and to the Holy Ghost my sanctifier; 
and my bodie to the Earth from which it came, to bee buried 
in such decent and Christian manner as to my Executor shall 
bee fitt and convenient, there to rest untill my body and Soul 
shall meete again at the JoyfuU Resurection; and for my 
worldly estate I give and bequeath as followeth: 

1st. I bequeath to my son John Durant my plantation 
wheron I now live with the eaquall part of on half of the tract 
of land belonging thereto to him and his Heiyrs male, lawfully 
begotten of his own bodie for ever, and the other half of the 
said tract of land I give to my son Thomas Durant, and to his 
Heiyres male, of his bodie lawfully begotten, forever, and in 
case of failing of Heiyrs as Aforesaid, that then the of * * 
either of them is * * (Illegible). My will is that my Nephew 
George Durant, the son of my brother John Durant, of Lon- 
don, Shall enjoy the whole tract of land, to him and his Heiyrs 
male, of his own body begotten, for ever and for want of such 
Heyers as aforesaid, that then the said plantation and land 
to fall to Henry Durant, the son of my Brother John Durant 
aforesaid, and for want of Heyre male as aforesaid in him, 
then my other Nephew John Durant, the sone of my Brother 
John Durant aforesaid, and his Heyres male as aforesaid, to 
have hold and enjoy for ever, and for want of Heyers in him 
I doe give and bequeath my said plantation and tract of land 
thereto belonging * * * (Illegible). Rights and prive- 
ledge for ever. 

21y. I doe give and grant to my loving wife. An Durant, 
my Said plantation, with all benefitts and profitts during 
hir naturall life, without controule or any molestation what- 
soever, and that all the remainder of my estate be equally 
divided between my loving wife. An Durant, and my Daugh- 
ters Sarah, Matytya, Pertyenia and Ann Durant, and like- 
wise I doe here make my loving wife. An Durant, to bee my 
whole and Sole Executrix to see this my last will performed, 
leaving her the trust of my Children untill they shall come to 
age or maried. 



ISToETH Cakolina Wills. 167 



In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale 
the day and year first above written. 

Geo. Durant (Seal) 
Signed sealed and delivered in 
presence of 

John Philpott. 

The marke of 

Francis X Hossten. 

The Marke of 

John C Cully 

Proved in Court by the oath of Mr John Philpott and Mr Francis 
Hossten, ye 6th day of Feby 1693-4 

Attested Edward Mayo Cler 

Recorded ye 26th day of Feby, Anno Do: 1693-i, 

Edward Mayo Cler. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



GEORGE DURANT'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, ye Twenty Fifth Day of May, 
1730. I, George Durant, of ye County of Albemarle, in the 
Province of North Carolina, being very Sick and weak in Body, 
but of perfect mind and Memory, thanks be to Almighty God 
for the same, Therefore calling to mind the Mortallity of my 
Body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men Once to 
Dye, doe Make and Ordain this my Last will and Testament, 
That Is to Say: 

Principally, and first of all, I give and Recommend my Soul 
Into the Hands of God that gave It; and my Body I Recom- 
mend to the Earth to be Buried In decent and christian manner 
at the Discretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but at 
the Generall Resurrection, I shall receive the same again by 
the Almighty Power of God; and as touching Such worldly 
Estate Wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life, 
I Give, Demise and Dispose of the same in the Following man- 
ner and Form: 

Imprimis: I order one moyety or Tract of Land Contain- 
ing Five Hundred Acres, It being and Lying on the South 
Shore, to be Sold by my Executors, and the one half of the 
Money to Paid to Anthony Hatch's Estate. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my well Beloved Son, George 
Durant, one Bible, one Silver beeker with G. D. A. upon It. 
And Further, I Desire my Executors to Build one Barn on 
the Plantation I now Live on and the Charge to be Paid out 
of my whole Estate. And Likewise, I Order one Brick Chim- 
ney to be Built to my Daughter, Mary Durant House. 

Item. I Give to Anne Longlarther, Five Pounds, Currant 



168 North Carolina Wills. 



Money. And also, my Will is that my Son, George Durant, 
should have as good Learing as can be had In this Govern- 
ment. 

And after my Lawfull Debts being Paid, Then my whole 
Estate to be Equally Devided Between my Five Children, 
Anne Durant, Mary Durant, Sarah Durant, Elizabeth Durant 
and George Durant, and that each Child to be paid as they 
Come of Age; and In Case of Death Before They Injoys their 
Estate, That then their part to be Equally Divided between 
the Survivors. 

And Likewise, I Doe hereby make my Loving Brothers, 
Zebulun Clayton and Richard Whidbee, to be my whole and 
Sole Executors to see this my last will performed. Leaving 
them the care and tuition of my Children Untill they Shall 
come to age or marryed. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand and Seal, 
the Day and year first above written. 

Geo. Durant (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed and Delivered 
In presence of: 

hia 

Thomas J Snowden. 

mark. 

Elizabeth Gibson. 
John Stevens. 

Sept. 29, 1730. 
Proved this will by the Oath of Mr. John Stephens. 

RiCHD. EVERARD. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



RICHARD EAGLES' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Richard Eagles, of the 
County of Brunswick and Province of North Carolina, Gen- 
tleman, being weak in body but of sound mind & memory, 
and Considering the uncertainty of this Life, do make this 
my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following, 
that is to say. 

Imprimis: It is my will and desire that all my just Debts 
be paid out of the Profits of my Estate, by my Executors here- 
after named. 

I Give and Bequeath to my son, Joseph Eagles, son of Mar- 
garet Henrietta Eagles, my wife, formerly Call'd Marg't Hen- 
rietta Bugnion, his heirs and Assigns forever, the House, Planta- 
tion, Saw & Grist mills, where I now Live, together with all 
the lands I am now possessed of, Except such as is hereafter 
given to my Daughter, Susannah Eagles, or otherwise; Also 



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1 give to my Son Joseph, son to my wife Marg't Henrietta 
Eagles, formerly Called Marg't Henrietta Bugnion, fifteen 
Negroes, Big and little, as their families shall be; also, his 
Choice of four Lotts of Land in the Town of Wilmington, 
together with two thirds of all the stock I am Possessed of. 
Cattle, Horses, mares, hogs, sheep, &c. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Susannah 
Ehzabeth Eagles, Daughter to my late wife, Marg't Henri- 
etta Eagles, formerly Called Marg't Henrietta Bugnion, Six 
hundred and forty Acres of Land Adjoin'g the Bank'd piece now 
Intend for a rice field & Bought of Hugh Blenning. Also, 
one third part of all the Land I now owne on the Island Com- 
monly Call'd Eagles's Island, together with one half the num- 
ber of Lotts in Wilmington, that I am possessed of Except 
such as are already given to my Son, Joseph; Also, one third 
part of all the stock I am possessed of Viz: Cattle, Horses, 
Mares, Hogs, Sheep, &c. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Two Cousins, Jean & 
Elizabeth Davis, one young Negro each, about their owne Age, 
to them & their Heirs for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Sister, Elizabeth Davis, 
the House she now lives on the no. side of the mill Pond, with 
the field that is fenced in, as long as she Lives, after her Death, 
to return to my son, Joseph Eagles. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to Jeanet McFarling, for and 
in Consideration of her faithfull and Diligent Care & Attend- 
ance in Mrs. Eagles's life time as well as since; two Negroes, 
Vizt: a wench Called Caelia, and a Boy Call'd Peter, to her 
& her heirs forever; And it is my Desire that she, the sd. 
Jeanet McFarling, be and remaine in the house I now live, 
to have the Care of the Stock, Poultry, &c., and that my Exec- 
ut'rs pay her the sum of Thirty five pounds, procl.. Yearly 
until she is married or my son, Joseph, Come to the Years of 
Eighteen; Afterward as long as he shall think proper & no 
longer. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to John Eagleson, my Negro 
boy Jack, also, I do hereby Assign over to him the Mortgage of 
Price's Land, Commonly Call'd Judy's Branch, & four Mares 
& Colts. 

It is my Desire that my two Molatto Boys, Natt & George, 
both have their freedom, when they arrive to the Age of thirty 
five Years. And Also that my Negro fellow, old Larry have his 
freedom, as soon as my son, Joseph, Comes of age, 'till which 
time to be and remaine on the plantation as usual, without 
being turn'd into the feild or other hard Duty. 

Item. It is my will & Desire that all my Negroes, Except 
those already Bequeathed away, together with all my house- 
hold Furniture, Plate, Beds, Bedding &cs., be Equally Divided 



170 North Carolina Wills. 



between my Son, Joseph & Susanna Elizabeth Eagles, Son & 
Daughter of my late wife Marg't Henrietta Eagles, formerly 
Marg't Henrietta Bugnion, and that the remaining half of 
the Lotts of Land in Wilmington be the property of my Son, 
Joseph. 

Lastly, I do hereby Nominate & Appoint, John Gibbs, 
Robt' Shaw, John Ancrum, & Thos. owen. Executors of this 
my last will & testament, revoking all other former wills by me 
made, ratifying & Confirming this, & no other. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal, 
this Twenty third day of March, in the year of our Lord, one 
thousand, seven hundred & Sixty Nine. 

Rich'd. Eagles ( ) 
Sign'd, Seal'd & Publish'd & 
Declared to be the last will and 
Testament of Rich'd Eagles, In 
Presence of: 

(The Date alter'd before Sign'd.) 
John, Walker. 
Jno. Fergus. 
Mary Walker. 

Codicil of the Last will & Testament of Rich'd Eagles. 

'Tis my will and Desire that Mr. Wm. Dry, has a Title for 
a Certaine piece of Land Bo't of my Father, Rich'd Eagles & 
never yet Confirm'd lying and being on the Island near the 
sd. Wm. Dry's Brick house, he making my Heirs a Title for one 
Square acre out of the same, on the Side next Wilmington. 

Rich'd Eagles. 
Sign'd Seal'd, Publish'd & De- 
clar'd in the Presence of us, this 
23d March 1769. 

Mary Walker, 
John Walker. 
Jno. Fergus. 

The within last Will and Testament of Richard Eagles, with the Codicil 
Annexed was proved before me this thirty first day of March, 1769, by the 
Oaths of John Walker and John Fergus, two of the subscribing Witnesses 
thereto, who swore they say the Testator sign, seal, publish and declare 
the same to be and contain His last Will and Testament; and that at the 
Time thereof, He was of sound and disposing Mind & Memory. 

John Gibbs and Robert Shaw two of the Executors therein named took 
the Oaths appointed for their Qualification. 

Ordered that Letters Testamentary issue thereon accordingly. 

Wm. Tryon. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



North Carolina Wills. 171 



WILLIAM EATON'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, February 19th, 1759. I, Wil- 
liam Eaton, of Saint John's Parish, in Granville County, do 
make & Ordain this my last Will and Testament, in Manner 
and form following: to wit, First I bequeath my Soul to God 
that gave it, trusting in Merits and Advocacy of my ever 
blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, for a Remission of all 
my Offences, and my Body I commit to this Earth to be 
decently intered at the Discretion of my Executors herein 
after named. And as for such Worldly Estate as it have been 
pleased almighty God to commit to my Stewardship, I give, 
dispose and bequeath the same in Manner following: That 
is to say : 

Imprimis: I give and devise unto my beloved Son, William 
Eaton, and to his Heirs and Assigns for ever, all my Lands, 
Tenements and Hereditaments in the Counties of Dinwiddle 
and Brunswick, in the Colony of Virginia, except the Land and 
Plantation I received of Willian Scoggan as Heir to John 
Scoggan, and my Lot and House in the Town of Petersburgh. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Jane 
Edwards, Wife of Colo. Nathaniel Edwards, all the Negro 
Slave which I possessed her in the Lifetime of Her former 
Husband, Anthony Haynes. And it is my Will and Desire 
that they, with all their Increase, shall descend, pass, go and 
remain according to the disposition made of them respectively 
by the last Will and Testament of the said Anthony Haynes. 
Also I give to my said Daughter, Jane, five Shillings, Virginia 
Currency. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Anne Haynes, 
Relict of Andrew Haynes, deceased, all the Negro Slaves of 
which I possessed her in the Lifetime of her said Husband. 
And it is my Will and desire that the said Slaves respectively, 
with all their Increase, shall pass, go, descend and remain 
according to the disposition made of them by the last Will and 
Testament of the said Andrew Haynes. Also I Give to my 
said Daughter, fifty Pounds Virginia Currency, of the Debt 
owing to me by Colo: Richard Kennon. 

Item. I Give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Mary 
Jones, Wife of Robert Jones, jun: three Negroe Slaves, to wit, 
Aggey, Annaca & Bob, and all their Increase, which said Negroes 
are now in the Possession of the said Robert Jones. Also I 
give to my said Daughter one hundred and eighty Pounds, 
Virginia Currency. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Sarah 
Johnson, Wife of Charles Johnson, all the Slaves and Personal 



172 !N'oKTH Carolina Wills. 



Estate whereof I Possessed her in the Lifetime of her former 
Husband, John Thornton, And it is my Will and desire that the 
said Slaves with their Increase, and personal Estate, shall go, 
descend, pass & remain according to the disposition made of 
them respectively, by the last Will and Testament of the said 
John Thornton. Also I give to my said Daughter five Shillings, 
Virginia Currency. 

Item. I give and bequeath my ten Negroe Slaves, namely. 
Beck, Nell, Lucy, Custom Son of Lucy, Jenny & Jenny, Daughter 
of Hannah, Haster, Rachel, Aggy & Essie, now in the possession 
of my Son in Law, Daniel Weldon, being formerly lent him, 
unto my Son in Law, Robert Jones, Junr. and my Son, Thomas 
Eaton, and their Heirs and Assignes in Special Trust and Con- 
fidence nevertheless and to and for the Uses, Intents and pur- 
poses following; and to or for no other Use, Intent or purpose 
whatsoever, that is to say to permit and suffer my Daughter 
Elizabeth Weldon for and during the Term of her natural Life 
to take, receive and dispose of at her Will and Pleasure exclu- 
sive of any power, authority. Interest or controul of her said 
Husband, and to and for her Sole separate Use, all and singular 
the profits arising from the Labour of the said Slaves and their 
Increase; so that it shall not be in the Power of her s** Husband 
to release. Charge, Change, alter or Incumber the same or any 
part thereof. And from & immediately after the decease of my 
said Daughter, I give and bequeath the said Slaves and their 
Increase, unto such Children as She shall have living at her 
Death, equally among them to be divided. But in Case any 
Child or Children of my said Daughter Betty shall depart this 
Life in her Lifetime leaving Children which shall survive her, 
then such Children shall be admitted to Share in the s'^ Slaves, 
with the Children of my said Daughter which shall be living 
at her Death vizt : to receive the same proportion of them as the 
Parent or Parents of such Grand-Children would be intitled 
to had they been living. And in Case all the Children of my 
said Daughter Betty shall depart this Life before her Death, 
then I bequeath the said Slaves and all their Increase, unto 
such Grand-Child or Grand-Children of my said Daughter as 
shall be living at her decease. And if it shall so happen that 
my said Daughter Betty shall have no Children, or Grand- 
Child, living at the Time of her decease, then I give and 
bequeath the said Slaves and their Increase to be divided into 
five equall parts among my Daughters and Grand Children 
and their Assignes for ever, to wit: One fifth part to the Chil- 
dren of Anthony Haynes, deceased, equally among them to be 
divided, one fifth part to my Daughter, Anne Haynes, one 
fifth part to my Daughter, Mary Jones, one fifth part to my 
Daughter, Sarah Johnson, and one fifth part to my Daughter, 
Martha. Also I give to my said Daughter, Betty, five Shillings, 
Virginia Currency. 



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Item. I give and devise unto my Son, Thomas Eaton, and 
to the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten for ever, the Land 
and plantation in Granville County, whereon I now live, inclu- 
ding my reSurvey adjoining thereto; And for default of such 
Heirs, I give and devise the same unto my Son, Charles Rust 
Eaton, and the Heirs of his Body lawfully begotten for ever; 
And for default of such Heirs I give and devise the same unto 
my Son, William Eaton, and the Heirs of his Body Lawfully 
begotten for ever; And in default of such Heirs I give and devise 
the same to my next Heir at Law. Also I give and devise 
to my said Son, Thomas Eaton, and his Heirs and assignes 
for ever, my Plantation and Tract of Land in Granville County, 
commonly called Bowser's; Also my Two Tracts of Land 
whereon Lewis Ballard & Cormelial Earls live, being adjacent 
to the s"^ Tract of Land called Bowser's; Also my Tract of 
Land in Northampton, commonly called Cumboe's; All which 
said four last mentioned Tracts of Land I give and devise unto 
my said Son, Thomas, his Heirs and Assignes for ever, upon 
Condition that he pay & Satisfy to my Grand-Son Eaton 
Haynes, twenty Pounds, Virginia Currency. 

Item. I give and Devise unto my Son, Charles Rust Eaton, 
and to his Heirs and Assigns for Ever, all my Lands, Tenements 
and Hereditaments Situate in the County of Halifax, except 
my Lots in the Town of Halifax. 

Item. I give and devise unto my loving Wife, Mary Eaton, 
for and during the Term of her natural Life, my Tract of Land 
whereon Granville Court-house is built, with all and Singular 
my other Tracts of Land and Surveys of Land on Tabb's Creek 
and the branches thereof; and from and immediately after the 
decease of my said Wife, I give and devise the said Tracts of 
Land and the remainder and Remainders, Reversion and 
Reversions of each of them, unto my Son, Charles Rust Eaton, 
his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and devise unto my two Sons, Thomas, and 
Charles, and their Heirs for ever equally to be divided, my Lot 
of Land in the Town of Petersburg, to wit, my Son Thomas's 
part to include the Houses built thereon. 

Item. I give and devise unto my Son, Thomas Eaton, & 
his Heirs for ever, my Tract of Land in Granville County, 
commonly called Gould's. 

Item. I give and devise unto my Executors, herein after 
mention' d, my Tract of Land on little fishing Creek, commonly 
Called Youngs; my Tract of Land on Anderson's Swamp; and 
my two Tracts of Land on Smith's Creek, the one Called 
Hughe's and the other Rayborn's, to be by them Sold for the 
best price that can be got, and the money arising from the Sale 
thereof be applied towards discharging the Legacies by this 
my Will bequeathed. 



174 l!ToETH Carolina Wills. 



Item. I give and devise unto my Son, Thomas Eaton, & 
to his Heirs for ever, my Lot in Hahfax Town, adjoining the 
Market place and main Street, and desire that it may be saved 
at the Expence of my Estate. 

Item. I give and devise all my other Lots in Halifax Town, 
unto my Son, Charles Rust Eaton, and his Heirs for ever, and 
do desire that such of the said Lots as are not already built 
on, shall be saved at the expence of my Estate. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Martha 
Eaton, my three Negroes namely. Pud, Sarah & Suckey & three 
hundred pounds, Virginia Currency'; Also such Horses and 
Mares as are commonly called hers. 

Item. It is my will and desire that my negroe Girl, Nanny, 
Daughter of Dido, now in the possession of Daniel Weldon, be 
returned unto my my Estate, And all and singular the residue 
of my Estate of what Nature or Quality soever, I give and 
bequeath in Manner following: to wit, one third part thereof 
to my beloved Wife, Mary, one third part to my Son, Thomas 
Eaton, and the other third part to my Son, Charles Rust 
Eaton. And that my s"* Wife shall and may possess and enjoy 
her said proportion therein, for and during the Term of her 
natural Life & take and receive the profits arising therefrom 
to her own Use, and from and immediately after her decease, 
I give and bequeath the same to be equally divided into nine 
equal parts, to wit, one ninth part thereof to my Son, William, 
and his Assignes, one Ninth part to the Children of Anthony 
Haynes, deceasd, equally among them to be divided, one 
ninth part to my Daughter, Anne Haynes, and her Assignes, 
one ninth part to my Daughter, Mary Jones, and her Assignes, 
one ninth part to my Daughter, Sarah Thorton, one ninth part 
to the Children of my Daughter, Betty, which she shall have 
living at her death, equally among them to be divided, one 
ninth part to my Son, Thomas Eaton, and one ninth part to 
my Son, Charles Rust Eaton, and one ninth part to my Daugh- 
ter, Martha Eaton. 

Item. If either of my Sons, Thomas and Charles Rust, 
shall depart this Life before they shall attain the Age of twenty 
one Years, or are married, its my Will and desire that the 
Survivor shall have and enjoy the proportion of the residuum 
aforementioned of such of my s"* Sons as shall so happen to die. 
And if both my s'' Sons shall happen to die under the Age of 
twenty Years, and before marriage, then I give and bequeath 
their s'^ two Shares in the s'^ Residuum as follows: to wit, one 
seventh part to my Son, William Eaton & his Assignes, one 
seventh part to the Children of Anthony Haynes, deceased, 
equally among them to be divided among them, one seventh 
part to my Daughter, Anne Haynes, one seventh part to my 
Daughter, Mary Jones, and her Assignes, one seventh part to 



North Carolina Wills. 175 



my Daughter, Sarah Thornton, one seventh part to the Chil- 
dren of my Daughter Betty Weldon, equally among them to 
be divided, and one seventh part to my Daughter, Martha 
Eaton, and her Assignes. 

Item. It is my Will and desire that my Negroes belonging 
to my Plantation on Tabb's Creek be alloted in part my Wifes 
proportion of the residuum of my Estate afores"*, And that my 
Negroes at Mush Island be alloted in the proportion of my Son, 
Charles Rust Eaton. And that each of my said Sons, be put 
in Actual possession of their Estates at the Age of eighteen. 

Item. In Case either of my said Sons, Thomas or Charles 
Rust, shall depart this Life under the Age of twenty one Years 
and before Marriage, its my Will and desire that the Survivor 
of them, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, shall have, possess and 
enjoy the respective Lands and Tenements by this my Will 
devised to such of my s'' Sons, as shall so happen to die, in 
Fee Simple. And if both my said Sons shall die before marriage 
and under the Age of twenty one Years, then I give and be- 
queath the said Lands & Hereditaments by this my last Will 
& Testament devised to them in Fee Simple, unto my Son, 
William Eaton, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. It is my Will and desire that my Daughter, Martha, 
be allowed a Suitable Maintainance out of the Profits of my 
Estate until she Attains the Age of twenty one Years, or is 
married, And that the profits arising from the Estate herein 
bequeathed to my Sons, Thomas, and Charles Rust, untill my 
Son Thomas shall Attain the Age of Eighteen Years, be 
applied in educating and maintaining my said Sons and dis- 
charging the pecuniary Legacies by this my Will bequeathed. 

Item. I do hereby Constitute, nominate, and appoint my 
beloved Wife, Mary Eaton, and my Son in Law, Robert Jones, 
junior, to be ye Executors of this my last Will and Testament, 
hereby revoking, disannulling and making void, all other Wills 
and Testaments heretofore by me made; 

In Witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed 
my Seal the Day & Year first above written. 

William Eaton (Seal) 
The foregoing Contents contained 
in pages one to eight inclusive was 
published, declared and pronounced 
by William Eaton, Gent, to be his 
last Will & Testament in presence of, 
Wm . Person 
Jas. Paine 
RicHD. Coleman 



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At a Court held for Granville County, 20. March 1759. 

This Will was proven by the Oath of William Person & James Paine, 
two of the Subscribing Witnesss thereto, to be the Act & deed of William 
Eaton, Gent, late deceas'd., then Mary Eaton & Robert Jun: the Exec- 
utors in this Will named. Qualified as such according to law. 

Teste. Danl. Weldon C. C. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in Office of the Secretary of State. 



CHARLES EDEN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen. This twenty Sixth day of 
December, in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
dred and twenty one, I, Charles Eden, Esqr. Governor of 
the Province of North Carohna, being in a very weak & lan- 
guishing Condition, but thro' the Mercy of God in a sound, 
perfect, & Disposing Mind & Memory, do make & Ordaine 
this, my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other 
& former Wills & Testaments heretofore by me made, & Con- 
firming this to be my last Will. 

Item. It is my Will and Desire, and I hereby order the same, 
that all my Just Debts in Great Britain be very speedily & 
punctually paid, after my Decease, according to a list of ye 
Same left in my Execut'rs Possession. 

Item, I give to my Dear Niece, Mrs. Margaret Pough, 
Youngest Daughter of Robert Pough Esqr. Decsd. Five hundred 
pounds Sterling Money, of Great Britain, to be paid here at 
London, which is to be raised out of my Estate, as soon as 
possible after my Debts are paid and Satisfied. 

Item. I give & bequeath unto my very Dear Friend, John 
Hollo way, Esqr., of the Province of Virginia, my Negro Boy 
nam'd David, and my Gold Watch, to be delivered soon after 
my Decease. 

Item. I give & bequeath to Daniell Richardsaon Esqr., his 
Choice of my Swords & Belts, the Mourning Ring left by Col. 
Hecklefeild, my horse called Taffy, my second best furniture, 
with my Boots & Silver Spurrs. 

Item. It is my Will, that presently after my Decease, my 
Exr. remitt out of the Money in the House, to Authur Trevor, 
Esqr., as much as will pay the interest of one hundred pounds 
at 6 pr. Cent. p. Ann. for eight Years, the Principal being already 
paid. 

Item. I give & bequeath unto Mr. James Henderson, 
Twenty pounds. Currant Money, and one hundred Acres of 
Land lying on Deerham's Creek, in Pamplicough, formerly 
belonging to John Lilington, to him & his Heirs for ever w'ch 
sd Land is bounded upon Sparrows Plantion. 

Item. I give, devise & bequeath unto John Lovick, Esqr., 



NoKTH Carolina Wills. 1Y7 



Secretary of this Province, & to his Heirs & Assignes, all my 
Estate, both Reale & Personall, to raise Money to pay off my 
sd. Debts & Legacies, whom I also Nominate, Constitute & 
Appoint Exor. of this my Will. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto Sett my Hand & Seal 
the day & Year before Written. 

Charles Eden (seal) 
Signed, Seal'd, Publish 'd & 
Declared to be his last Will & 
Testam't in Presence of: 
Mary Badham. 
H. Clayton. 
W. Badham. 

Proved in open Court by the Oaths of Henry Clayton & W. Badham, 
the Evidences thereto. April the 2d 1722. 

Test. W. Badham C. Cur Genl. 

Mem'dum, this 9th day of February, 1721. 

It's my Will & Desire that the Legacy of Twenty Pounds and 
one hundred Acres of Land, given & bequeathed to James Hen- 
derson, that the Same be not paid, he having had from me 
already what I think Sufficient, and this I desire may be as firm 
as any other part of my Will. 

Witness my hand. Charles Eden. 

Witnesses : 

Geor. Allen. 
Kather Linch. 

Proved in Open Court by the Oaths of George Allen one of the Evidences 
hereto. April the 2d 1722. 

Test. W. Badham, C. Cur Genl. 
Letts Granted April the 3rd 1722. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 299, Office of the Secretary of State. 



HENRY EBORN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God amen. The twentieth Day of October, 
Anno Domini, 1732. I, Henry Eborn, of Matchapungo, in the 
County of hide, and in the Province of North Carolina, being 
very sick and weak In body, but of Perfect mind and memory, 
thanks be given unto God, Therefore calling unto mind the 
mortality of my body, and knowing That it is appointed for 
all men once to dye, I Do make and ordain This my last will 
and Testament, That is to say, the Principally and first of all, 
I Give and Recomend my Soul Into the hands of God that 
Gave it; and my body I Recomend to the earth to be buried 
In a decent. Christian Burial at the Discretion of my Execu- 
tors, Nothing Doubting but but at the General Resurection 
I shall Receive the Same again by ye mighty power of God; 
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178 IToETii Carolina Wills. 



and as touching Such worldly Estate where with It hath 
pleased God to bless me In this Life, I Give and Demise and 
Dispose of the Same In the following manner and form: 

Imprimis. I Give and bequeath unto Nathaniel Eborn, the 
son of Henry Elizabeth Eborn, a trak of Land butted and 
bounded by George Mixon on one side, and William Cambal 
on the other side, Joyned on the Creek of Matchapungo; and 
two three years old steers, two killable hogs, and a Greate 
Coate and herling heifer to the said Nathaniel Eborn, son 
James Eborn. 

Item. To Henry Eborn, my Dear Son, I Give and bequeath 
him my plantation, the Said Henry Eborn, The son of Henry 
and Elizabeth Eborn is to let the said Elizabeth Eborn, his 
Mother have the said plantation till the said Henry Eborn 
comes to age, and then the said Elizabeth is to Delivered up 
the said plantation to the said Henry Eborn, her Dear Son, 
and the said Elizabeth Eborn, the mother of the said Henry 
Eborn, is to hold half of the said plantation for her Wid- 
owed, the horse. Mill & all things In General as belongs to the 
said plantation, all Chattle That are his In Generall, and two 
young Cows acalfs, and one old Gun, and the said Henry Eborn 
my Dear Son a negro man man Jack. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my Dear Son, Littletun 
Eborn, a plantation with Chattel situated one the west Side 
of Broad Creek, with all the Sheep, two heifers of his marke, 
and a Plantation Pantego, on the East side, and if the said 
Henry Eborn, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Eborn, Dyes 
without heir lawfully begotten of his body. It falls to Littletun 
Eborn, the Brother of the Said Henry Eborn Plantation, and 
if the said Littletun Eborn enjoyed the saide Plantation of 
Henry Eborn, he is to Give Salathyel Layson, Son of Evens 
Rhoda Layson, The said Plantation of Broad Creek; and the 
other Plantation laying on Pantego to James Eborn the son 
of Nathaniel and Anne Eborn. 

Item. I Give to my Dear Son, Littiltun Eborn, a black 
wonut table and Lignumvite Punch bowle, and a large bible, a 
Great brass kittell, and the new Gun & a Negro Man, named 
Jupiter, and a Bed and a bolster; And if the Said Elizabeth 
Eborn Marries, the Said Henry Eborn and Littiltun Eborn, 
her sons, are to have all ye plantation and Stock and hous- 
hold Good, to be Delivered at 18 years of Age. 

Item. I Give to Henry Eborn, My Dear Son, three ewes 
to be Delivered next Spring. 

Item. I Give to my Dear wife, the work of the Negro Man 
named Jack as long as she Continues a wedower. 

Item. I Give to my Dear Daughter, Rhoda Layson, a Bed, 
Two Sheets, two Blankets, a Rog and bolster, and a small Chest, 
a puder Dish, two basons, a horse named byard, to have at her 



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Mother Marriage or other husband Comeing again, two plates 
and three ewes, all her chattel that was called hers, two heifers, 
three years old and a four years old one, and a Large Cheare. 

Item, I Give to my Dear Daughter, Mary Eborn, a bed, a 
bolster, two sheets, and two Blankets, and a Rug, and all the 
Chattel as was hers, two Plates, two Basons and a Dish, and a 
Iron pot & three ewes, a large chare and a Linnen wheel. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter, Rhoda Layson, a Iron pot. 

Item. I give to my Dear Daughter, Elizabeth Eborn, a 
bed, a bolster, a pair of Sheets, a pair of Blankets and a Rugg, 
a Iron pot, a Small Chest, a Chear, two basons and a Dish, 
and two plates, three ewes, all her chattel that are hers, a young 
Cow, a Calf, and a horse called fox, to be Delivered at the day 
of her marriage. 

Item. I Give to my Dear Daughter, Anne Jones, one shilling. 

Item. I Give to my dear Daughter Rebecker Deedan, one 
Shilling. 

Item. I Desire that William Barrow and Nathaniel Eborn 
and Thomas Smith, May see that they may be over Seer for me 
the said Henry Eborn. 

Item. I Give to my Dear wife, Elizabeth Eborn, all the 
Chattle that is not the Childrens, and all the Remainder of 
the sheep, two working horses named Jack and Dobing, a plow 
and harness, a cart wheels, and a new pair of wheels, and all 
the Remainder of the houshold Goods. 

Item. I Give unto my wellbeloved wife, and Henry Eborn, 
my Dear Son, whome I likewise make and ordain my Sole 
Executors of this my will and testament by her and himself 
freely to be possessed and enjoyed, and I Do hereby Utterly 
Disallowe, Revoke and Disannul all and every other former 
Testament, Wills, legacies and bequests and executors by me, In 
any way was before named, willed and bequeathed, Ratifying 
and Confirming this now to be my last will and (and) Testament. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal 
the Day and Year above writing. his 

Henry O Eborn (Seal) 

marke. 

Signed, and Sealed, publick, pronounced 
and Declared by the said Henry Eborn, 
as his last will and testament, In the 
Presents of us the Subscribers : 

his 

George N Mixon. 

mark 

Elizabeth Williamson. 
Charles Johnson. 

Beaufort, sc. March Court, 1732. 

The within Will was Proved in Open Court by the Oath of George Mixon. 

Test. Jno. Collison, Cler: Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



180 North Carolina Wills. 



NATHANIEL EBORN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Aman. I, Nathaniel Eborn, of Hide 
County, and Province of North CaroUna, being very Sick and 
weak in body but of a Sound and perfect memory of mind, 
Thanks be to God for ye same, CalUng to Mind the mortahty 
of my body, knowing That it as appointed for all men once to 
Die, Do make and ordain This my last will and Testament, 
That is to say, and first of all I Recommend my Soul into the 
hands of God that Gave it; and my body to be DeSently buried 
at the Descretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned, nothing 
Doubting but at the General Resurrection at the last Day, I 
shall Receive the Same, Through the Merits of Jesus Christ; 
and as to what Worldly Estate it hath pleased God to Endue 
me with, I Dispose of in manner and form following: 

Imprimis. I Desire that all my Debts and funeral Charges 
be fully Contented and paid. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my well beloved Wife, 
Rebecca, the Lent of my Negro Woman Jane, During her 
widowhood. 

Item. I Give and bequeath unto my well beloved Son, 
James Eborn, my Plantation and Land whereon I live, to him 
and his Heirs for ever; and also one negro Man named Jefery, 
upon Condition that he Doth with his brothers, and his and 
their Negroes, work Clear my Estate of Debt, and also Raise 
up two young negroes named Quako and Hagur. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my well beloved Son, Little- 
ton Eborn, my plantation on the South Side of Matchapungo 
Creek with Two Hundred and Forty four Acres of Land, being 
the lower half of the sd. Land, and half the Cattle of the Stock 
on the South Side of ye Creek, and one young horse which I 
bought of John Paretree, and one negro boy named Elijah, to 
him and his heirs forever. 

Item. I Give to my well beloved Son, William Eborn, one 
Mesage, plantation or track of Land, lying on the North Side 
of ye above sd. Creek, between my land and Henry Eborns 
holden by a bond under the hands of Thomas Barrah, George 
Barrah and Zacheria Barrah, bearing Date ye 19th. of July, 
1753, To him and his heirs for ever; and one negro boy named 
Quock, to him and his heirs for ever, and one black Mare which 
I bought of William Winly and her Encrease. 

Item. I give unto my well beloved Daughter, Elizabeth 
Eborn, one negro Girl named Hagur, to her and her heirs Law- 
fully begoten of her body, and if She Die without Issue, then 
the Said negro Girl Return to my heirs; and one mare Colt and 
her encrase. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my well beloved Son, Aaron 



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Eborn, Two hundred and forty four acres Land on the South 
Side of Matchapongo Creek, binding upon Thomas Barrah's 
Line, To him and his Heirs for ever; and one negro boy. Named 
Ishmeal, to him and his heirs for ever; and One Roan Gray 
Mare and her encrease. 

I Desire that after my well beloved Wife, Rebecca Eborns 
Discease, or end of Widowhood, Then my Son, Littleton Eborn 
Shall take into his possession untill my youngest Son arive to 
the age of twenty one years, my negro woman Jane, and Divide 
her and her encrease between my four youngest Children, be it 
to them and their heirs for ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath unto my well beloved Wife, 
Rebecca Eborn, a third part of all my Goods and Chattels which 
I have not Given, to her and her Heirs for ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath all the Rest of my Gods and 
Chattels to be equally Divided between my five Children. 

I Desire that my Son, William Eborn, may be kept under the 
care and Tusion of his brother James Eborn, untill he arive to 
the age of Eighteen years and then to possess his Estates, not 
bargaining or Selling without the advice of his said Brother; 
and I Desire that my Son, Aaron Eborn, may be under the 
Care of his Brother, Littleton Eborn, untill the Age of eighteen 
years, then to possess his Estate, not bargaining or Seling 
without the advice of his brother. 

I Do hereby make. Constitute and ordain my two Sons, James 
Eborn and Littleton Eborn, Executors of this my Last Will 
and Testament, and I Do hereby Revoke all other Will or Wills, 
Testament or Testaments, and I do hereby publish. Declare and 
pronounce this to be my last will and Testament. 

Whereunto I have set my hand and fixed my Seal, This first 
Day of October, 1753. Nathaniel Ebone (Seal) 

his 
ISREAL I WiNDLY. 

mark. 

her 

Elizabeth X Windly. 

mark. 

John Houzen. 

Hyde County, ss. March Court, 1754. 

The last will and Testament of Nathall. Eberne, Dece'd, Exhibited into 
Court, and proved by the Oaths of Isreal Windly and John Houzen, and 
that they Saw the Testator, Sign, Seal and acknowledge it to be his last 
Will and Testament, and that the Testator was of sound and Disposing 
Mind and Memory at that Time. Ordered that Mr. Secretary have notice 
thereof. 

And at the same time James Eberne and Littleton Eberne, was Quali- 
fied as Executs. under the said last Will and Testament according to Law 
in that Case made and provided. 

Vcria Copia, pr. Stephn. Denning, Dep. Clk. Cot. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



182 North Carolina Wills. 



GEORGE EUBANK'S WILL. 

North Carolina ss. March ye 2d., 1732 — 3, 

In the Name of God Amen. I, George Eubank, of Bertie 
precinct, and Society parish, being Sick of bodey but of perfect 
health, Memorey, and judgment, praise to Ahnighty God, do 
make this my Last Will and testament. 

Imprimis. I will and bequeath to my brother, James 
Eubank, and my Sisters, Elizabeth and Isabell Eubanks, all 
my personall and real Esteat in the Kingdom of Great Britain, 
to be Joyntly devided among them. 

Secondly, after paying my debets and funerall charges, I 
will and bequeat all the resedue of my esteat, excepting forty 
pounds. Sterling, to Thomas Whitemell, Juneor, and Twenty to 
Elizabeth Whitemell, Juneor, and fifteen to Martha Whitemell, 
and fifteen pounds. Sterling, to William Gray, Juneor; and all 
the resedue of my esteat as aforesd, except fifteen pounds 
Sterling, to William Castellaw, I will and bequeath to my 
Brothers and Sisters as aforesd., and there heirs for ever. 

And lastly, appointing James Castellaw, Thomas Whitemell 
and John Gray, Executors to this my last will and Testament, 
I do revock all other wills and testaments. 

In witness whereof, I have put my hand and Seall to this date 
and delivered it in the pres- 
ents of: George: Eubank (Seal) 

his 

James X Bulock. 

mark, 
his 

John B barton. 

mark. 

Eliz : Whitmell. 

No Carolina, sc. March 13th, 1732. 

John Barton & James Bulock, Two of the Subscribing Evidences to 
the within written Instrument, personally appeared before me and made 
Oath on the holy Evangelist, That they Saw George Eubank, Sign, Seal, 
publish & Declare the within Written as his Last Will and Testament, 
in their presence & in the presence of Eliza. Whitmell, the Other Sub- 
scribing Evidence. 

Sworn to before me. Geo. Burkington. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



BARWELL EVANS' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Barwell Evans, being sick 
of Body, but of perfect mind and Memory, thanks be to Al- 
mighty God for it. I Recommend my Soul to God that Gave 
it; and my Body to the Earth, to be Buried in a Christion 



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Manner at the Discretion of my Executors; and as touching 
such worldly Goods as it hath pleased God to Bless me with, 
I bestow in following manner, to wit : 

Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Daughter, 
Sarah Evans, all the Land and plantation whereon I now live, 
with all ye Appurtenances and Priviliges thereunto belonging, 
only excepting as follows: My Will is that my well beloved 
Wife have ye Use of ye Land and Plantation and all priviliges 
thereunto belonging till my Daughter, Sarah, comes to age or 
Marries; and then, that ye Land, Plantation be Equilly devided 
betwixt my said Wife and Daughter Sarah, with all Priviliges 
deuring my Wifes life, ye Houses only excepted, which my will 
and pleasure is that my wife have ye use of all the Houses on 
my sd. Plantation deuring her Life, and after her Desease, I 
give it Hole and Intire to my said Daughter, Saroh. I likewise 
give and bequeath to my said Daughter, Saroh evans, forty 
Acres of land on ye South side of the creek whereon I live. 
Joining the Above bequeath Land, with all the benefits and 
privileges thereunto belonging. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Daughter, 
Susanah Evans, all that Land and Plantation whereon Thomas 
Brantly now lives, lying up Evans' Creek, Containing two 
hundred Acres with all Benefits and privilliges thereunto 
belonging. I likewise give and bequeath to my well beloved 
Daughter, Susannah Evans, Three hundred Acres of Land on 
ye mil Creek, Joining Edward Williams Land, with all the 
Privilliges and benifits thereunto belonging. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Wife, Sus- 
anah Evans, the use of my Negro Man peter dewring her life. 

Item. I give and bequeath my friend, William Stokes, Two 
hundred Acres of Land Joining ye Little Fork of Edward Wil- 
liams Branch & running up Edward William's line for ye Com- 
pliment, Including ye Plantation whereon he now lives, with 
all ye Benefits and Privilliges thereunto belonging, to him and 
his heirs or assings for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath my Negro Man Peter, after my 
Wifes decease, to my well beloved Daughter, Susanah Evans, 
to her & her heirs & assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Well beloved Daughter, 
Saroh, my negro man Isaac, & my Negro wench hannah, to her 
or her heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my well beloved Daughter, 
Susanah Evans, my Negro Boy Sezar & my negro Gall cresey 
and my Negro Man jack, to she, her heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Nefew, Jacob 
Evans, all my Black Smiths Tools, to him, his heirs and Assigns 
for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Nefew, Ber- 



184 NoETH Carolina Wills. 



well Evans, Three pounds, Current Money of Vergenia, to be 
paid by my Executors out of my Estate. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Nefew, 
Berwell Evans, Son of Benjamin Evans, Three pound, Current 
Money of Virgenia, to be paid out of my Estate as abovesaid. 

Item. My Will and Pleasure is, that all the Residue and 
remainder of my Estate, Real and Personal, be Equilly Devided 
betwixt my well beloved Wife, Susanah Evans, my well beloved 
Daughter, Saroh Evans, & my well beloved Daughter, Susanah 
Evans. 

Item. I Constitute and Appoint my Well beloved Wife, 
Susannah Evans, my Executrix, Also my Three Brothers, Jacob 
Evans, Benjamin evans and charles evans, Executors, to this 
my last Will and Testament. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, 
this first Day of Aprel, in the Year of our lord god, 1756. 

Barwell Evans, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed and Delivered 
in presence of: 

Geo. Sugg. 
Peter Hull, 

his 

Richard X Hurley. 

mark. 

Beaufort County, ss. 

This certifies that at a court Held at Bath Town, on the second tuesday 
in June, Ann. Dom., 1756, Present his Majestys Justices: the last Will and 
Testament of Barwell Evans was Exhibited into court and proved by 
George Sugg, one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto, who Swore that 
he saw the said Barwell Evans Execute the sd. Last Will & Testam't, 
& that he was at the time of Sound & Disposing mind and Memory; & 
that at the same time he saw Peter Hull and Richard Hurley, the other 
Subscribing witnesses, set there hands thereto; whereupon Susanah Evans, 
Jacob Evans, Benja. Evans & Charles Evans, Qualified as Ex'ors to the 
sd. Will. 

Ordered that the Secretary have notice that Letters Testamentary may 
issue. 

Test. Walley Chauncey, CI. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



RICHARD EVANS' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Richard Evans, Gentleman, 
of Beaufort County, being of a low Estate of Body, But of 
perfect Sound Mind and Memory, praised be almighty God, 
and Calling to Ming that its appointed for all men once to Die, 
Do make and ordain in this my Last Will and Testament, in 
manner and form following, that is to say, I recommend my 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 185 



Soul into ye hands of almighty God who gave it, and my body 
to the Earth, to be Decently buried at the Decretion of my 
Exeuetors hereafter to be named. And as to the worldly 
Goods whereof I am possest, I Give and Bequeath in Manner 
and form Following, that is to say : 

1. I give and Bequeath to my Eldest Son, Richard Evans, 
three negro slaves, to witt : Balam, flora & maria. 

2. I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Mary Evans, one 
moUatto Slave, and two negro Slaves, to wit: Nell and nimrod 
and Rue. 

3. I give and Bequeath to my Youngest Son, George Evans, 
Three negro Slaves, to witt, Robin, and Nan and Jenny. 

Item. I will that my negros, Trinkelo, Bossen and Blanford, 
Judah and Bess, be and remain undivided untill the marriage 
or Lawful age of Either of my said Children which first shall 
happen, and then to be Equally Divided among my aforesd. 
three Children. My Land lying and Being in Onslow county, 
on ye Mouth of New river, on The North side, I Give and 
Bequeath to my Daughter, Mary Evans. My Cattle of the 
Neats kind, I will and Desire that they be and Remain undivi- 
ded untill the Marraige or Lawful age of Either of my Children 
which shall first happen, and then to be Equally Divided among 
my aforesd. Three Children. My horses and mares I give and 
bequeath To my two Sons, Richard and George, to be Equally 
Devided Between them. To my Daughter, Mary, I give and 
bequeath all my China ware and Tea Spoons; ye rest of my 
household Goods, Plantation tools and Provisions to be and 
remaine undivided untell the marraige or Lawful age of Either 
of my Children which shall first happen, and then to be Equally 
Divided among my aforsd. three Children. 

Lastly, I do Nominate and appoint Mr. Michael Cautanche, 
and my Son, Richard Evans, to be Executors to this my last 
Will and Testament. 

Richard Evans. 

Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared in the presence of us. 
Twenty Sixth Day of December, 
one thousand. Seven hundred and 
fifty two. Edmund Pearce. 
Joshua Pearce. 
Reading Blount. 

Beaufort County, ss. 

At a Court held for the sd. County, at Bath Town, on the second tues- 
day in June, 1753: Present his Majesty's Justices. 

This Certifies that Reading Blount, one of the subscribing Evidences 
to the within Will, appeared in open Court and made Oath, on the holy 
Evangelists, that the sd. Richd. Evans was of sound & disposing mind & 
memory at the time he executed the sd. Will; and that he also saw Edmond 



186 NoETii Cakolina Wills. 



Pearce & Joshua Pearce, the other subscribing Witnesses, set their names 
thereto. At the same time Mich'l Cautanche, appeared in Court & Quali- 
fied as Excr. unto the same. 

Ordered that the Secretary have notice thereof. 

Test. Walley Chauncy, CI. Co. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



THOMAS FALCONER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Thomas Falconer, of 
Chowan County, this 31st. day of Janry., 1756, being Sick & 
weak in body, but of perfect mind & Memory, thanks be to 
God for the same, & calUng to Mind the Uncertainty of this 
Life, & the Certainty of Death, do make & appoint this my 
last Will and Testament, in Manner and Form following : 

Imprimis. I give & restore my Soul to God from whom it 
came, hoping for a full Remission of all my Sins thro' the Merits 
& Satisfaction of Jesus Christ; and my Body I leave to be 
decently buried at the discretion of Executors hereafter men- 
tioned. 

Item. I will that my Funeral Expences, & all my just Debts 
be paid & discharg'd, in convenient Time after my Decease. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my Loving Wife, Sarah, the 
Plantation whereon I now live, with all the land thereunto 
belonging, during her natural Life, and after her Decease, I 
give & bequeath the aforsd. Plantation with the Land thereto 
belonging, to my loving Nephew, James Beaseley, to him & his 
Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath to my loving Wife, Sarah, two 
Cows and Calves, two heifers, one Bull, two Steers, all of them 
to be of her oAvn Choosing. I also give and bequeath her my 
riding Gray Mare & side Saddle, as also all my Hogs both great 
and small, one Loom & all the utensils for Weaving, one linnen 
Wheel, one Long Wheel, and all the Cards; the best bed, two 
pair of Sheets, one Rug & one Blanket, All of her own choice; 
fifteen Gallons of Malasses, all the cotton pickt and unpick't, 
my Chest with the Lock & Key, one Tea kettle with all its 
Appurtenances, with all the Earthen Ware, one Flower Sifter 
one Search, one Walnut Table & Table Cloth, with all the Knives 
& forks, two Red Leather Trunks, one Box Iron, four Heaters, 
one Looking Glass, six chairs, six pewter plates, two Dishes, 
two pewter Basons, two pewter porringers, all of her Own 
Choice, two Iron pots, one frying pan, two Earthen fat Pots, 
with all the fat in them, the Potts to be of her Own Choice. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Loving Wife, Sarah, all 
the wool, one Candlestick, one bible, one common Prayer Book, 
All the wheat, two Juniper Tubs, one Large & one small, one 



North Carolina Wills. 187 



Stone Butter Pot, all the Provision of what Sort soever, except 
one barrel of Port & two Hogs to be kill'd to discharge Capt. 
Silvester. I also give her all the corn, two Stone Jugs, One 
8 Gall. Cag, one seven Cag, 1 Bolster, two Pillows, four towels, 
one Case & six bottles belonging to the Case, 1 bucket with all 
the Sugar in it, the Loaf Sugar, all her wearing Clothes. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto Sarah Freeman, Daughter 
of Thomas Freeman, one Cow & Calf, and two Yearling Heifers, 
and three pound, ten Shillings, Proclamation Money. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto Richard Leary, Senr., of 
Tyrrell County, one close bodied Coat, two home spun Shirts, 
two White Shirts, one Great Coat, and my Gun. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto John Beasley, Son of James 
Beasely, 2 home spun Shirts, & one White Shirt. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my loving Wife, Sarah, the 
Hand Mill & Frame, one small Canoe, & my bedstead. 

Item. My Will & Desire is, that all the Residue of my Estate 
be sold at publick Vendue, and after my Debts be paid to be 
equally divided betwixt James Beasely, son of John Beasely, 
and Thomas Beasely, Son of James Beasely, and Mary Pain, 
Daughter of James Beasely. 

And I hereby appoint my Friends, Col. John Halsey, and 
Cornelius Leary, Executors to this my last Will and Testament, 
requesting and desiring of them to make a title to John Rowsum, 
his heirs & Assigns, of 100 Acres of Land, his father bought of 
me, beginning at the mouth of Blount Creek & running up ye 
Courses of ye Creek to the Head so far as to conclude 100 Acres. 

And I do hereby Revoke & Disannul all former Wills by me 
made. 

As Witness my hand & Seal, this 31st. day of January, 1756. 

Thomas Falconer (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd and Acknowledged 
In presence of: 

RoBT. Beasly. 

Jas. Frans. Edwd. Robins. 

her 

Elizabeth E Rowsum. 

mark > 

Whereas, Col. Jno. Halsey agreed with me for a certain parcel 
of Land, being part of the Land belonging to the Plantation 
whereon I now live, at the rate of five Shillings, Virginia Cur- 
rancy, Pr. Acre, the sd. Parcel of Land being bounded as follows: 
beginning at a Hickory & running 60 Pole to the River, thence 
East and by North, 36 Pole, thence South East by South, 54 
Pole, Thence a straight Line to the first Station. Now, by 
this Codicil amiex'd & dated the 1st. of Febry., 1756, My Will 
and Desire is, that Cornelius Leary, one of my Executors, do 



188 North Carolina Wills. 



make a good and lawfull Title of the sd. Parcel of Land to Colo. 
Jno. Halsey, his His Heirs or Assigns upon his or their paying 
five Shill. Pr. Acre, according to the aforesd. Agreemt., and 
this Codicil I would have to be held & taken in as full, large & 
ample power & Vertue, as the Will to which it is annexed. 

Sealed with my Seal, and dated this 1st. day of Februry, 
1756. 

Thomas Falconer (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd and Pronounced, 
r Presence of 

Thomas Peirce. 

his 

John I Creecy 

mark 

Jas. Fras. Edwd. Robins. 



Chowan County, ss. April County Court, 1756: Present his Majesty's 
Justices. 

These may Certifie that James Francis Edward Robins, Appeared in 
Open Court and proved the Within Will in due form of Law. Then also 
Appeared John Halsey, Esquire, and was duely Qualivied as Executor to 
the Within Will, by taking the Oath by Law Appointed for the Qualifi- 
cation of Executors, and thereupon Ordered that Letters Testamentary 
Issue thereon as the Law directs. 

Test. Thomas Jones, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



JOHN FENDALL'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, John Fendall, of Pequimons 
Prcinct, being very Sick and weake in body tut of perfect mind 
and memory, God be praysed, doe make and Ordeyne this my 
last Will and Testament in forme following: 

First, I surrender my Soul into the hands of Almighty God 
my maker & unto Jesus Christ my only Saviour & redeemer 
trusting in his merritts and prcious Death to have pardon of 
all my Sins; & my Body to the Earth from whence it came to 
be decently Interred according to the Discretion of my Executor; 
And for the Worldly Estate God hath given me, I bequeath as 
f olloweth : 

Imprimis. I give unto my Brother, Robert Fendall, all my 
wearing Cloathes; And all the rest of my Estate whatsoever, 
be it real or personall, in any kind whatsoever, I give to my 
loving Wife Elizabeth Fendall, and to her heyrs forever. 

And I make & Ordayne my loving Father in Law, Alexander 
Lillington, Executor of this my last will and Testament. And 
I revoake all former Wills by mc in any wise made. 



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In wittness whereof, I have hereunto sett my hand & Seal, 
the Seventeenth Day of December, 1695. 

John X Fendall 
Signed, Sealed, published & 
declared (after the word Lillington 
interlyned) in Presence of: 
John Dix. 
Ann Walker, 
Henderson Walker. 

Att a Court held for the prcinct of Chowan, the first Monday in April, 
1696, this will of Capt. John Fendall was proved by the Oathes of Captn. 
Henderson Walker, Mrs. Ann Walker & John Dix. 

Attested by Nath. Chowin Cler. 

No. Carolina. The Hono'ble the Palatines Court. 

Whereas, Captn. John Fendall, of Pequimons, is Deceased having made 
by his Last Will and Testament, Major Alexander LiUington, his Exec- 
utor, a true Coppy whereof is hereunto annexed. These are to impower 
the said Alexander Lillington, to Enter in and upon all and Singular the 
Goods & Chatties, Rights and Creditts of the sd. John Fendall, and a 
True Inventory thereof to return, & within one year after the Date hereof, 
and the Same to dispose of as by the sd. Will. 
Dated the Eighth Day of April, 1696. 

Thos. Harvey, 

Daniel Abelhurst. 

Francis Tomes 

Sam'l Swann. 

Recorded in Will Book 1, page 81, Office of the Secretary of State. 



BARTHOLOMEW FIGURES'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, I, Bartholomew Figures, of 
Northampton County, being in Perfect sence and Memory, 
prased be God for it, do make this my Last Will and Testament, 
in Manner and form following. Viz: First and principally, I 
recommend my soul to the Hands of Almighty God that gave it, 
hoping through the Meritorous Death and Passion of my only 
Saviour Jesus Christ to have full pardon and free Remission 
of all my Sins; and my Body to be decently Buried by my 
Executors hereafter Named; and for such Worldly Estate as it 
hath pleased God to Bestow on me I Dispose of as followeth. 
Viz: 

Imprimis. I give and Bequeath unto my son, John Figures, 
One tract of Land Containing Two Hundred Acres, and is part 
of that Patent Granted to Henry Wheelor and One Hundred & 
Ten Acres of Low ground which I have taken up and a Deed 
taken out for the same, with Four Hundred Acres of Pine Woods, 
on the West End of that Tract which I purchased of John Bond; 



190 North Carolina Wills. 



and likewise the after Named Negroes, Sam, Sambo, Nan, Jude; 
and one Case of Bottles, to him and his Heirs or Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my son, Richard Figures, 
Two hundred and Seventy five Acres of Land, it Lying Above 
my Plantation and part of the tract whereon I now live and to 
be taken from the Islands on the pasture Side, beginning Mid- 
way Between the Lightwood Stake and My Lower fishing place, 
and thence up the Island Side to the fishing place, thence up 
the River so far as to come a strait Course to the first Station, and 
to contain the Above Number of Acres (One Half Acre at Each 
fishing place which I desire may be thus Disposed of to my 
three Sons, John, Richard and Bartho'w Figures, with three 
Sains which I Desire be Equally Devided among" the sons 
Above Named, and to be neither Sold nor leased) and to Rich- 
ard, Two Negroes Named Ned and Harry, to him and his Heirs 
forever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Robekak 
Derring, One Negro Girl called Sal, to she and Heirs and As- 
signs, And likewise One Negro Boy Named Ben, I lend the Use 
of During her life, and if She deceased without Issue, to fall 
to my Lawful Heir. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Mary 
Mosson, one Negro Girl Named Jenny, and one Boy Named 
Dick, to she and Heirs for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Bartholomew 
Figures, the plantation whereon I now live, and all the land 
in the two Patents Except what is above given, and likewise 
Three Hundred Acres of pine Woods to be laid of part on the 
North end and part on the Southend, to be laid of by my son, 
John and Richard Figures; and three Negroes Named, George, 
Natt and Annaca; and One Bed and furniture as it now Stands, 
and three pewter Dishes, 6 plates and six spoons, and one Iron 
pot and frying pan, and three Cows and Calves, to him and his 
Heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Joseph Figures, 
One Survey of Land whereon he now lives and Money to take 
out the Deed, and likewise one Hundred and twenty Acres on 
the South side of Old tree Swamp, joyning to that whereon he 
now lives ; with two Negroes Named Jemmy and Hanner, and 
to Cows and Calves and one Heifer, to him and his Heirs and 
Assigns forever. 

Item. I give and Bequeat unto my Son, William Figures, 
Seven Hundred acres of Land which is the Remainder part of 
parcel of Land Which I purchased of John Bonde, and three 
Negros, Peter, Jacob and Lucy, and one feather Bed and fur- 
niture as it now Stands, and three Cows and Calves, and three 
pewter Dishes, Six plates and Six Spoons & Iron pot and one 
pan, to him and his Heirs and Assigns forever. 



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I give and Bequeath unto Elizabeth Lewis, My Daughter, 
Two Negroos Named Sal and Jenny, to She and Heirs and Ass. 
forever &c. 

Also I leave my son, John Figures, and son, Bartholomew 
Figures, whom I do likewise Constitute, make and Ordain my 
only and Sole Executors of this my Last will and testament, 
and Desire that the remainder part of my Estate may be thus 
Dis (Over leaf Brought forward) Disposed of that the Other 
part of my Moveable Estat not mentioned to be Equally Divi- 
ded, by these four men or any three of them to Equally Divide 
it Among my Children then living; and My will is that these 
three men shall offer every Child his part Allotted for him or 
her, and on the refusial of the Same to be taken and Divided 
amongst the rest of the Children, and he Quite Excluded from 
any part or Right thereof; the men Named, Wm. Sherrod, Wm. 
Taylor, Joseph Dew and Charles Dew; and I also give my Son, 
John Figures, the Liberty or Use of all the Said Negros all intire 
as the now are to finish the Crop now begun. And I do likewise 
Desire that their be no Appraisment nor Sale made of my Estate, 
but Divided as above mentioned, and my Desire is these my 
Exec'rs do see that the above Legacies and Shares be Equally 
Divided & Disposed of as heretofore mentioned. 

And I do hereby Utterly Disallow, Revoke and disannull 
all and every Other former Testaments, Wills and Legacies, 
Bequests and Executors, by me in any ways before this Time 
Named, Willed and Bequeathed, Ratifying and Confirming 
This and no Other to be my last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my Hand and Seal, 
This the Sixteenth Day of March, One Thousand, Seven Hun- 
dred and Fifty Eight. 

his >* " 

Bartholomew B Figures (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd, Published, Pro- 
nounc'd and Declar'd by the Said 
Bartho'w Figures, as his Last Will 
and Testament, in the Presence of 
Us the Subscribers, that is to Say: 

Joseph Dew, ) t . 

Charles Dew /-^^^^^^ 

William Sherard 

John Dew. 

Be it known to all Men, by these Presents, That I, Barthol- 
omew Figures of the County of Northampton, Planter, have 
made and Declared my Last will and Testament in Writing, 
Bearing Date the Sixteenth Day of March, 1758. I, the Said 
Bartho'w Figures, by this present Codicil do ratify and Confirm 
my Said last Will and Testament; and do give and Bequeath 



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unto my Son, John Figures, One Copper Still, Cap and Worm 
and pump and likewise the Benefit of all the Crop now made, 
for paying my Debts, and likewise all the Cash and proclamation 
Money in hand or Due to me to be kept for this Service; for 
paying the Levies and Quitrence now Due. 

And Likewise I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Bartholo- 
mew Figures, One Brass Bottle, A Whip Saw and One Cross 
Cut Saw; And my Will and Meaning is, that this Codicil or 
Schedule be Adjudged to Be a part and Parcel of my last Will 
and Testament, and that all things therein Mentioned and 
contained Be faithfully and truly Performed and as fully and 
Amply in every Respect as if the Same were so Declared an 
Set down in my Said last Will and Testament. 

Witness my hand this the Nineteenth day of March, 1758. 

his 

Bartholomew B Figures (Seal) 

Marke. 

Signed ( Ut Supra) 

Joseph Dew, Jurat, 
Charles Dew, Jurat. 
WiLLiM Sherrad. 

No. Hampton Cdunty, ss. July Court, 1758. 

The within written Will of Bartholomew Figures, Deceased, with the 
Codicil annexed, were Exhibited into Court and severally proved on the 
Oath of Joseph Dew & Charles Dew, two of the subscribing witnesses 
thereto; at the same time John Figures and Bartholomew Figures were 
Qualified Executors thereof; which on motion was Ordered to be Certified. 

Test. J. Edwards, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN FONVIELLE'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, John Fonvielle, of Craven 
County and province of North Carolina, Being in perfect mind 
and Memory and Calling to Mind my Mortality do make and 
ordain this my Last Will and Testament in Manner and form 
following: (That is to say), 

Imps. I give and Bequeath unto my Loveing son, John 
Fonvielle, two Hundred and forty Acres of Land where he now 
Lives, and a Hundred and Twenty two Acres of land Between 
Isaac Fonvielles And Arthur Blackman, and a Lott of Land 
in Newbern Town known by the no. 6 Except that part is in 
my Yard; and I give my said son, John, the front of the said 
Lott where Mrs. Hay's Now Lives; and also three negroes, 
(viz) Tim, Simon and Rachell, And two Beads, and Thirty 
five pound weight of pewter, with the House Furniture and 
my Riphell Gun which I delivered to him at his going to 
House Keeping, to him, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 



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Item. I give and Bequeath to my Loveing son, William 
Brice Fonvielle, Six Hundred and Forty Acres of Land, where 
he now Dwelle, and a Lott of Land in Newbern Town, known 
by the No. 5, Except that part that is in my Yard where my two 
Houses Stands with the pailling between his house and mine, In- 
cluding the Shopp and L ve Oaks as the pailling of my Yard 
now Stands, being of John's Lett Excepted; also, I give my said 
son the front Lott of No. 5, Joyning to my son John's front Lott 
and three Negroes, (viz.) Joe, Sam and Dina; and two Beads, 
and thirty five pound weight of pewter, and that house and 
furniture which I Delivered to him when he went to keep house, 
to him, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Loveing son, Francis 
Fonvielle, five hundred and Ten Acres of Land where he now 
Lives and a Lott of Land in the Town of Newbern, where Mr 
Buckston now Lives, known by the No. 7, as in the Deed or 
plan of said Town, and Three Negroes (viz) Abram, Tom, and 
Doll, and thirty five pound (pound) of pewter, and a gun, and 
a bead and, his House Furniture Delivered to him when he 
went to House Keeping, Except the Lott, to him his Heirs 
and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Loveing son, Fred- 
erick Fonvielle, the Land where he now Lives (Except the 
Eastermost side of the Branch that Devides myself and him, 
which I Reserve for my beloved wife, Mary Fonvielle, During 
her Widdowhood and and Then to be His), and also a piece of 
Land I have taken up Between Mr, Cornells Land and 
the said Land, and a Lott in the Town of Newbern, where 
Sigley formerly did Live, and a Bead and furniture, & Thirty 
five pound weight of pewter, and a gun, and three Negroes, 
(viz) Bull, Grace, and Quacko, and sum House Furniture all 
Delivered But Negro Bull and the Lott, to him, his Heirs & 
Assigns forever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Loveing son, Stephen 
Fonveille, five Hundred Acres of Land where he now Lives on 
New River, and part of my Lower Tract on Stone Bay, to begin 
at the Lower part, so up the River Half way, so to Run the 
Course of the Patent till It comes to the Road and not to Cross 
the Road that goes to Mrs. Walters, so that Lower part to be 
my said son Stephen, and I give unto my said son, Stephen, that 
Half Lott of Land in Newbern Town, that Mrs. Snead formerly 
Lived on, and with a Straight Course to Hatches Line, being 
that where Hendrick did Live on; and I give my said son, 
Stephen, a Bead, a Gun and three Negroes (Viz), Robin, Jenny, 
and Southey, and the Furniture I Delivered him when he went 
to keep house, to him, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Loveing Son, Jeremiah 
Fonville, Seven Hundred and Seventy Acres of Land on the 
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Mouth of Stone Creek, where I am aBuilding, and the upper 
part of the Lower Tract on Stone Bay to Run Down the River 
Half way, and then with the Course of the Patent till it comes 
to the (road) Road that goes to Mrs. Walters, and so with the 
Road till it comes to Mrs. Walters at the Corner tree; also a 
Bead and furniture, & all the tools on The said Plantation, 
and a gun, and all the Hoggs and Cattle Belonging to The 
said place and five Negroes (viz), Charley, Muck, Priss and 
Isaac, and also part of a Half Lott in the Town of Newbern, 
Begining at the Stone that Devides Samuell Hatch and him, 
so with the Course of the said Lott till it comes to Stephens 
Line, and also my Yard and Houses, Being the two peices I 
Excepted out of John's Lott and Brices; and Thirty five pound 
wieght of pewter, to him, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Loveing Daughter, 
Mary Hatch, two Half Lotts of Land in Newbern Town, which 
I have given a deed for, and posession of the same, and two 
hundred Acres of Land on the North side of Nuce River, 
and Samuel Hatch Hath sold it to my son Francis; and I also 
give my said Daughter, two Negroes (viz), Sipp and Phillis, 
and thirty five pound weight of pewter, and a Bead and furni- 
ture, all Delivered at her Marrage to her, her heirs and Assigns 
for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Loveing Daughter, 
Eliz- Hatch, a Lott in Newbern Town, by the West gate as 
No, in the Deed of the sd. Lott and in the Plan of the said 
Town; and three Hundred and Sixty Acres of Land in New- 
hanover County as per the Patent; and three Negroes (viz), 
Amey, Will and Pegg, and Thirty five pound weight of pewter, 
and a Bead and Furniture, all Delivered at her Marrage, to 
her. Her Heirs & Assigns forever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Loveing Daughter, 
Ester Fonvielle, a Lott in Newbern Town Joyning Mrs. Shin- 
gleton, known by the No. in the Deed of the sd Lott 
and plan of the said Town, and four Negroes (viz), Moll, Joe, 
Beck and Abram, and a Bead & Furniture, and Thirty five 
pound weight of pewter, to her, her Heirs and Assigns forever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Loveing Grand Daugh- 
ter, Elizabeth Fonvielle, Daughter of Frederick Fonvielle, one 
Negro named Silvey, to her, her Heirs and Assigns for ever 
only reserving the use of the (said) Said Negro Silvey, unto 
my Beloved Wife, Mary, During her Widdohood. 

Item. I Leave unto my well beloved wife, Mary, the use of 
the plantation where I now Live the East side of the Spring 
Branch with Liberty of pasterage as far as the Little gate by 
the Road, During her Widdowhood and no Longer; I also 
leave her the Use of three Negroes (viz), Dunk, Sarah & Pa- 
tience, during her Widdowhood; I also give unto my well 



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beloved wife, the Bead and furniture that she & I Beded when 
we were Married, and also thirty weight of pewter which she 
is to take her first Choice out of my pewter in the house, & 
two potts; a frying pan, also my Mare, & Six Cows & Calves, 
and three Sows & piggs, and one Table & a Tea Table, half a 
Dozen of Silver Tea Spoons & tea Tongs, a sett of Tea Cups 
& Saucers, & a Tea kettle, all these to be Delivered to her by 
my Executors without trouble & have a quiet and peaceable 
possesion till her Marrage or Death, Then said Land to be 
Frederick Fonveilles, and the three Negroes to be Equally De- 
vided amongst all my Children; the Negroes to be valied or 
Sold & the Money Devided. 

Item. I give to the Church in Newbern, twenty pound, 
proclamation money; and it is my will & Desire that all my 
Lands not already Disposed of & all moneys. Cattle, Horses 
and Hoggs, and all my plantation tools and Household Fur- 
niture, and all the Rest & Residue of my whole Estate that is 
not already Bequeathed (Except Jeremiah to have his Choies 
of a horse & Mare), Except a horse Called Forister and that 
sd Horse to be sold toward paying my debts, and also Easter to 
have a Mare, and my wife to have a years provision of Either 
sort of Meat & all the Rest & Residue to be Equally Devided 
among my Children, or theirs, after my Lawfull Debts is paid. 

And I do Nominate & Appoint my Loveing Sons, John Fon- 
vielle, William Brice Fonvielle, and Francis Fonvielle, Execu- 
tors to this my Last Will & Testament, hereby Revoking all 
other wills heretofore by me made. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seal 
this 25th Day of January, in the Year of our Lord, one thou- 
sand. Seven Hundred and Seventy three. 

John Fonvielle. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published & De- 
clard in the presence of: 

John Turner. 
William Ballard. 
Isaac Esleck. 

The last will and Testament of John Fonville, hereunto annexed, was 
proved before me this twenty seventh day of January, 1773, by the Oath of 
Isaac Esleck and William Ballord who swore that they saw the Testator 
sign, seal, publish and declare the same to be and contain his last Will and 
Testament, and that at the time thereof he was of sound disposing Mind 
and Memory. 

And John Fonvielle, William Brice Fonvielle, and Francis Fonvielle, 
Executors therein named, having taken the Oath appointed for their 
Qualification. It is Ordered that Letters Testamentary issue thereon 
accordingly. Jo. Martin. 

The Annexed last Will and Testament of John Fonvielle, Deceased, 
is Recorded in the Clerks Office of Craven County, this 10th. September, 
1773. By Chris'r Neale C. J. C. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of Secretary of State. 



196 NoKTii Carolina Wills. 



MARY FORTSEN'S WILL. 

Whereas there is a patent Granted unto mee, Mary Fortsen, 
wife to Fredrick Fortsen, for a divident of twoe thousand acres 
of land for mee, my heirs or assignes, ye said Land Lying & 
being att Paspetank, of w'ch divident there is disposed by ye 
Said Fredrick Fortsen & my Self nine hundred Acres, my right 
title and intrest of w'ch I doe by these presents assigne & sett 
over unto my Said Husband, to enable him to give bills of Sale 
for ye Same nine hundred Acres of land. 

Now, know yeu, That I, ye said Mary Fortsen, being Sicke, 
yet having my perfect senses, considering ye cartainty of death 
& ye uncertainty of ye houre thereof, I comitt my Soule Unto 
God Almighty; & my body to ye Earth whence it came; De- 
siring to dispose of ye remainder of ye said divident of land 
beinge elleaven hundred acres; 

I doe by these presents, give & bequeath unto my son, Theo- 
philus Fortsen, all ye Said P'cell of Elleaven hundred Acres 
of Land, to have & enjoy ye Same after, ye decease of my said 
Husband, for my will & intention is y't my Said Husband 
shall enjoy ye same during his life. But if my said son shall 
come to dye before my said husband, then he to dispose of ye 
sd. land according to his pleasure. 

And it is also my intention & will, y't if my said husband 
shall think fitt to dispose of any part or p'cell of ye sd. land, 
it shall be lawfull for him to doe it. Soe yt the proceed thereof 
be imployed in Cattle for & to ye behoofe of my Said Son, The- 
ophilus Fortsen. Provided allwaise yt. if it shall please God 
to send me safely delivered of ye child I goe wth, all yt ye 
same shall have Equall Share wth ye said Theophilus. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seale, 
the 20th day of June, 1663. 

Mary Fortsen. (seal) 
Testrs. 

ye marke I of Jno. Lawrence. 

ye mke W of William Emly. 

ye mark O Elizabeth Rosy. 

ye marke O of Ellinor Wadell. 

Recorded ye 15th novemb'r 1665. 

Test. Thomas Harris Cle: Co. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the OjEce of the Secretary of State. 



IToRTH Carolina Wills. 197 



JOHN MARTIN FRANCE'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, John Martin Frank, of 
Craven County, in the province of North Carolina, being in 
good health of Body and of sound and perfect mind & memory, 
praise be therefore Given to God, doe make and ordain this 
my laste will and testament in manner and forme following: 
that is to say, first and principally, I Commend my soule to 
almighty God that Give it me ; and my Body I Commit to ye 
Earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors 
heare after Named, and as touching the Disposal of such tem- 
poral Estate as it halh pleased God to bestow me I Give and 
dispose thereof as followeth: 

First, I will that my Just Depts and funeral Charges be paid 
and satisfied. 

Item. I lend and bequarth to my loving wife, Sevil Frank, 
one plantation called by ye name of Chinpin, with foure hun- 
dred Acors of Land, moore of less, for and Iniuren her Natural 
Life, and after her discease to My son, John Frank, to him 
and his heairs for Ever; like wise, I lend and bequarth to my 
loving wife three Negrous (to wit), toney, and Rachel his wife, 
and filles, one feather Bead and pare of pillers, one pare of 
sheets, one Rug, one Blancit and Boulster, and after her disease 
to fall to her heairs lawfully begoting of her Body with me. 
Further, I Give to my loving wife wife, one pare of Curtins, and 
twelve Cowse and Calves, the fifth Parte of ye dry Cattle, 
half of ye hogs, ye fifth parte of ye Sheep. Like wise, I Give to 
ray loving wife, one sorrel horse Named brass, one white maire 
branded with G K, and Colte, and an Equal parte of ye Depts 
that is Come in after my Lawfull Depts is paid, and one lite 
Gray horse Called friday Branded M F; likewise, I Give to 
my loving wife, two small spinning wheales and one Grate spin- 
ning Wheale, and one smale Bell mettle skillet one Large Cop- 
per Cittle I Bought from Celley, and one bell mettle Mortor, 
and one potrack, one Silver peper box, and one Gray horse. 

Item. I Give and bequarth to my Son, Edward Franck, Three 
Negrows (to wet), Bungy, antoney, and torn; and twelve Coues 
and Calves, an Equal parte of the dry Cattle after my beloved 
wife, Sevil Franck, has her parte out, one feather Bead, one 
Rug, one pare of Sheets, one Boulster. Like wise, I Give to 
my Son, Edward Franck, thre youse and one Ram, and one 
Silver Wach he has Rec'd alridy. Further, I Give to my son, 
Edward Franck, one Maire Called plesant, one Bay horse 
Called frollik, and one horse Called Bay, and and an Equal 
part of my Depts that is Due to me after my beloved wife, 
Sevil Franck, has her share out, and all my lawfull Depts is 
paid, and an Equal parte of ye moveable that is to be sould 



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After my beloved wife, Sevil Franck, has her shere out of it; 
one Warnote Dask. 

Item, I Give and bequarth to my son, John Franck, Three Ne- 
grow (to wet), tobey, farow; and one feather bead, Boulster, Rug, 
one pare of sheets, one silver wach, one silver Wach that I 
sente out with Mr. Godfree to be mended, and one Clock, and 
an Equal parte of ye Drie Cattle, and twelve Coues and Calves, 
an Equal parte of ye Sheep after my beloved wife, (wife) sevil 
Franck, has her share out, and one mare and Colte Called flie, 
and Equal parte of ye Deapts that is Due to me after my law- 
full Depts is paid and my beloved wife has her share out, an 
Equal parte of ye hogs, and an Equal parte of ye Movables 
after my beloved wife has her share out, and two plowhorsis, 
one Gray horse and one Bay horse. 

Item. I Give and bequarth to my Daughter, susanna 
Franck, Three Negro ws (to wet), James and his wife Cate, 
and Jack, and twelve Coues and Calves, and an Equal parte 
of ye Drie Cattle, one silver spoone, and an Equal parte of ye 
Sheep after my beloved wife, sevil Franck, has her share out, 
and one feather Bead, one pare of sheets, one Rug, one Boul- 
ster, one pare of pillers, and an Equal parte of ye Depts that 
is Due to me after my Lawfull Depts is paid, and an Equal 
parte of ye Movables, an Equal part of ye Land that is to be 
sould after my beloved wife has her share out, and ye first 
Choice of all ye young horses. Likewise, I Give to my Daugh- 
ter one young maire that Came of plesent, one little War- 
note Dask. 

Item. I Give and bequarth to my Daughter, sevil Franck, 
two Negro ws (to wet), little Cate and Samboe, one feather 
Bead one pare sheets, one Boulster, one pare of pillers, one 
Rug and one silver spoone, and twelve Couse and Calves, 
and an Equal parte of ye Land that is to be sould after my 
Lawfull Depts is paid, and Equal parte of all ye Movables; 
like wise, I Give to my Daughter, Sevil Franck, ye second 
Choice of ye young horsis and one young maire Came of Bon- 
ney, and an Equal parte of ye sheep after my beloved Wife 
has had her out, and an Equal parte of all ye Movables. 

Item. I Give and bequarth to my Daughter, Barbara 
Franck, two Negro ws (to wet), little Rachel, little pater, 
Twelve Couse and Calves, one silver spoone, one feather Bead, 
one Rug, one pare of sheets, one Boulster and an Equal parte 
of ye Drie Cattle, an Equal parte of ye Movables after my 
beloved wife has her share out, and an Equal parte of my 
Deapts that is due after my law depts is paid, and an Equal 
parte of ye land that is to be sould, and one young maire three 
years ould. 

Item. I Give and bequarth to my Daughter, Cathrine 
Franck, two Negrows (to wit), Joseph and Sammuel, and Five 



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hundred Acors of land, moore or less, lying upon ye North 
side of trente River, Joining unto ye Land Called Chinpin, 
Running up ye Crick to ye Complemint, Like wise, I Give to 
my Daughter, Cathrine Franck, twelve Couse and Calves, 
and one feather Bead, and one Rug, one paire of sheets, one 
Boulster, and one silver spoone, an Equal parte of ye Drie 
Cattle after my beloved Wife has her share, and an Equal 
parte of the movables, an Equal parte of ye Land that is to 
sell after all my lawful Depts is paid, and one young maire 
Abought two or three yeare ould. 

Item. I Give and bequarth to my Daughter, Mary Wors- 
ley, one Negrow man (to wet), Johnno, and an Equal parte 
of ye Drie Cattle after my beloved Wife, Sevil Franck, has 
her share out like wise, I Give to my Daughter, Mary Wors- 
ley, six hundred and forty Acors of upon wine swamp, Com- 
monly Called James Marchels plantation, and an Equal parte 
of Depts that is Due after my Lawful Depts is paid, and an 
Equal parte of ye Land that is to be sould after my lawfull 
Depts is paid. 

Item. I Give and bequarth to my Daughter, Elizabeth 
Harrold, one Negrow man (to wet) Hector, and an Equal 
parte of ye Drie Cattle, and an Equal parte of the Depts after 
my beloved wife, Sevil Franck, has her share out, and an Equal 
parte of ye Land that is to be sould after my Lawfull Depts 
is paid. 

Item. I Give bequarth to my Gran Children, that is, John 
Worsleys Children, Every one of them, one two years old hef- 
fer apease. like Wise, I Give and bequarth to my two Gran- 
children, Thos. Harrolds, Every one of them, one two yeare 
ould heffer apease. 

Lastly, all the Rests and Resedue of my Estate, Both Reale 
and parsonal, my will is that it be sould and ye money Arise- 
ing therefrom to pay and satisfie my Just depts And funeral 
Charges, and the surpluss money ariseing by the sd. soale to 
be Equailly Devided betwen my loving Wife, sevil Franck, 
and my Children before menchened, (to wit) Edward Franck, 
John Franck, susanna Franck, Sevil Franck, Barbara Franck, 
Cathrine Franck, Mary Worsley, Elizabeth Harrold; and I 
appoint my loving Wife, Sevil Franck, my son, Edward Franck, 
and my loving frind, Frederick Isler, my Executrix, Executors 
of this my Last will and tastamente, heareby Revoking all 
other and former will and testamente by me heareto fore maid. 
Ratifying, allowing and Confirming these two sheets of paper 
to be my laste will and testamente. 

In Witness whereof, I have Heare unto seet my hand and 
seals, This Third Day of November in ye yeare of our Lord, 1744. 

John martin Franck. (Seal) 



200 NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



Sined, sealed, published, pur- 
nounsed and Delivered by ye sd. 
John Martin Franck, to be his last 
will and Testament in ye presents 
of us: 

his 

Chrestian CE Isler. 

mark. 

Melcher Remm. 
Fredrick Isler. 

(Endorsement) Martin Franks Will 1745. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



THOMAS FRY'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Thomas Fry, late of London 
in Great Britain, now of Bath County in North Carolina, 
Mariner, being well in bodily health, as also if sound & sane 
mind & memory (Praise be unto God) but calling to mind the 
uncertain State of this fleeting, transitory life, and willing to 
prepare for a future State against that unknown hour in which 
It shall please God to call me hence, Do (hereby revoking all 
and all manner of former Wills & Testaments by me made), 
make, appoint, ordain & declare this, and this only, to be my 
last Will and Testament. 

Imprimis. Into the hands of Almighty God I recommend 
my Soul, hoping for Salvation through the Merits & Mediation 
of the blessed Redeemer and Saviour of Mankind, Christ Jesus 
the Son of God. My Body I desire may be committed unto and 
interred after a Christian like Manner in the Earth, there to 
lye in Expection of the General Resurrection; And as to the 
Disposition of Such Worldly Estate and riches, as it has pleased 
God to bless me with in this World, I give, devise and be- 
queath them in manner following. Viz., 

After all my Just & lawfuU debts are duly and truly paid 
by my Executrix hereafter named, I give, devise & bequeath 
unto my honoured Mother, Elizabeth Fj y, of Milton, in Sothton, 
all such Effects, Goods, Interest or Moneys of mine, as now 
are in her own hands and keeping. 

And all the rest and Residue of my Estate, both real & per- 
sonal, of what nature or kind soever, in this Province of North 
Carolina, or wherewoever else, It, or any part thereof shall, 
or may, be found, I give, devise, and bequeath unto my true & 
loving wife, Elizabeth, to her & her heirs for ever. 

Lastly, I nominate, appoint, & ordain my aforesaid Loving 
Wife, Elizabeth Frj'-, Sole Executrix of this my last will & Testa- 
ment. 



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In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, 
this 18th. Day of March, 1724/5. 

Thos. Fry. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed, Publish'd and 
declared, in presence of: 
Pat. Maule. 
Thomas Harding. 
Sarah Swann. 
Jno. Babta. Ashe. 

North Carolina, Beaufort and Hyde Prect's. ss. Jan. Court, 1726. 
The Within Will was Exhibited in Open Court, by Eliza. Fry, the within 
mentioned Execrx., And proved by the Oaths of Patr. Maule and Jno. 
Bapa. Ashe, Two of the Subscribing Evidences thereto, who likewise 
Deposed that they Saw Thomas Harding & Sarah Swann, the other Evi- 
dences Sign the Same; and she likewise took the Execxs. Oath by Law 
Appointed. 

Testis. Tho. Jones. Cler. Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



ALEXANDER GOODLATT'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Alexander: Goodlatt, 
Younger Sone to Abbottshaugh, in Sterlingshire, in that part of 
ye Kingdom of Great Britain formerly Called Scotland, Now 
of North Carolina, Merch't, Doe make, Ordeyne, Constitute and 
declare these presents to be and Conteyne my last Will and 
Testam't, hereby revokeing & makeing void all former and other 
wiles or Tes am'ts. by me heretofo e made or Declared. 

Impris. In case it shall Soe happen that I shall Dye without 
Issue by my loveing wife, Elizabeth Goodlatt, I Give, Devise 
& bequeath unto my said Loveing wife, Eliza Goodlatt, All my 
Estate of w't Nature, Kind or quallity soever, which is in North 
Carolina, but if it shall happen that I shall have Issue by my 
said Wife, then it is my will, true Intent & Meaning, that four 
hundred pounds of my Estate in North Carolina be paid unto 
such Issue as I shall have by my said wife, at and upon his, 
or her, Arrivall to ye Age of Twenty Years. 

Itm., all ye rest of my Estate whatsoever in America, together 
w'th ye Sume of three hundred and thirty pounds sterl. Money, 
Due from my bror:, James Goodlatt, Younger, of Abbottshaugh, 
as appears by accounts made up by John Cunninghame, writer, 
to ye Signett in Edinburgh, the Second of ffeby., 1708/9, 
And Deposited in ye hands of John Cunninghame, Sone of ye 
above Named w'th twenty pounds Sterl. to raise & Process on 
ye Same, I Give, Demise & Bequeath unto ue Issue I shall have 
by my sd wife to be paid, at and upon his Arrivall to ye Age of 
Twenty Years. But, in Case I shall dye without Issue, then 
to my next of Kin. 



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Lastly, I doe Nominate and appoint my sd. loveing wife, 

Eliza, Goodlatt, Sole Executrix of this my last Will & Testam't. 

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto put my hand & Seale 

(after erasing ye two last lynes of ye first Article) this 12th, of 

Octor,, 1710, 

Alexr, Goodlatt (Seal) 
Sealed, Signed, and Declared 
In ye presence of: 

Eliza Hecklefield. 
Cornelius Ratslitt, 
Edw, Moseley, 

North Carolina. By the Honble. the Presid't, &c., 

It being Certifyed to me that Alexr: Goodlatt, late of this province, 
Merch't, is Dead, and hath made & put his last Will & Testam't in writeing, 
a true Copy whereof is hereunto annex'd and hath therein appointed 
Eliza Goodlatt, widow & Relict of ye said Alexr., his Sole Excx., These are 
therefore to Impower her, ye sd. Elizabeth Goodlatt, to Enter in & upon, 
all & Singular, ye Goods & Chatles, rights & Credits of ye said Alexandr. 
Goodlatt, wherever in this Governm't to be found and ye Same into her 
possession to take, and a true Inventory thereof. Appraised according 
to Law, to returne into ye Sectys. OfEce within One Yeare after after ye 
Date hereof, and ye Same to Dispose of as by ye Said Will is appointed. 

Given und'r my hand & ye Seale of ye Collony this 1st. day of Augt., 
Ano. Dni., 1713. 

Thomas Pollock. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 4. 



CALEB GRAINGER'S WILL, 

North Carolina, ss. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Caleb Grainger, of New 
Hanover County, in the Province of North Carolina, Esquire, 
being in Perfect health and of Sound and Disposing mind and 
Memory, but knowing the Incertainty of human Life do make 
Ordaine and Declare this to be and Contain my Last Will and 
Testament, hereby Revoking all former And Other Wills by 
me at any time heretofore made. 

Imprimis. I give and Bequeath my Soul to Almighty God, 
the Giver of all things, hoping at the Last day to Inherit Eternal 
Life; And as to Such Worldly Substance wherewith it hath 
Pleased God to Bless me with, I Give, Devise, And Bequeath 
in Manner and form following, that is to Say: 

I Give, Devise and Bequeath unto my Loveing Wife, Mary 
Grainger, and to her heirs and Assign's for ever, one fifth Part 
of all my Personal Estate after My Just Debts is Paid off and 
discharges, Except what or Such Part as I hereinafter give 
and Bequeath to my Daughter, Mary Grainger, which Fifth 
Part as aforesaid is for and in Lieu of Any Thirds or Dower, 
She, my said wife, May Claim out of My Estate herein Devised 
and Bequeathed. 



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Item. I Give, Devise and Bequeath Unto my son, Caleb 
Grainger, all my Houses and Lands on Smiths Creek, and the 
No, Et. River on the Northermost side of the Main or Kings 
Road that leads from Smiths Creek Bridge to Blakes Ferry, 
which said Land as aforesaid, I give, Devise and Bequeath unto 
him, my said Son, Caleb, his heirs and Assign's for Ever, But 
my will is that my said Son shall not sell said Land untill he 
arrives to or at the Age of Twenty five Years, which will be in 
the Year of of Our Lord One Thousand, Seven Hundred and 
Seventy three, on the 20th day of April. 

Item. I Give, Devise and Bequeath unto my son, Cornelius 
Harnett Grainger, all my Houses and Lands on Smiths Creek 
on the Southermost side of the Main Road that Leads from the 
Bridge to Blakes ferry, that is to say, all my Lands between 
said Road and Mr. Sam'l Swanns Land on said Creek, which 
said Land as aforesaid, I Give, Devise & Bequeath unto my 
said Son, Cornelius, to him, his heirs and Assigns for Ever. 
But my will is that my said Son, Cornelius Harnett Grainger, 
bhall not sell said Land Untill he arrives to, or at, the Age of 
Twenty five Years. 

Item, I Give, Devise and Bequeath unto my son, William 
Grainger, all that Tract of Land on the Sound which I purchased 
from Charles Harrison, where I have Settled a New Plantation, 
to him. My son William, his heirs and Assign's for Ever. 

Item. I Give, Devise and Bequeath Unto my Daughter, 
Mary Grainger, Two Negro Wenches and what Children they 
now have, or May hereafter have, the Names of which Wenches 
is, Little Hager and Venice, which Said Negroes as aforesaid, 
I give. Devise and bequeath to my said daughter Mary, to her, 
her heirs and Assigns for Ever. My farther Will is, that in 
Case either of said Wenches Hager of Vence should die before 
my said daughter comes to the Age of Seventeen of day of 
Marriage, that then, and in such Case my Executors shall 
replace such Negro or Negroes out of Mj^ General Stock of 
Negroes, and said Negro or Negroes, so replaced, to be a Breed- 
ing Wench or Wenches. 

Item. I Give, Devise and Bequeath unto my Daughter, 
Mary Grainger, one Lott of Land in Wilmington, Containing 
Thirty feet front upon the Street, and the Common Debth 
of Lotts which I have sold upon said Street, Unto her, her 
heirs and Assigns for Ever; which said Lot as aforesaid my Will 
is shall be laid off and given to her, my said Daughter, by My 
Executors hereinafter Named, in Such Street or Part of the 
Town where they thing most Proper that is to say, where I 
own the Land: I also give, devise and Bequeath to my said 
Daughter, Mary, one Good Bed & Furniture, two Mahogany 
Tables, Six Mahogany Chairs, one Large Mahogany fraimed 
Looking Glass, and Such of my Plate as I shall leave a List 



204 NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



of Inclosed in my Will; all which things as aforesaid shall be 
delivered to her at the Age of Seventeen Years, or day of Mar- 
riage. 

Item. My Will is that My Exec'rs sell my House and Land 
at Masonborough for the Use of my three Sons. 

Item. My Will is that my Bridge on Smiths Creek, be keep 
in repair and in Case of a New One being wanted that it be 
built out of my Personal Estate, and that the Money Arising 
by the Rent of the Same go towards the Victualing, Clothing 
& Educating my Children, and that my wife have her Propor- 
tion of the Same dureing her remaining My Widdow. 

Item. All the rest an Residue of My Estate, both real and 
Personal, I Give, Devise and Bequeath, Unto and Between, 
my three Sons, Caleb, Cornelius (Harnett), and William Grain- 
ger, to them Respectively, and to their several and Respective 
Heirs and Assign's for Ever, to be Equally Devided Between 
them. Share and Share Alike, by my Executors or the Sur- 
vivors of them, when or as soon as my son Caleb, shall arrive 
to the Age of (Twenty) Twenty One Years; and in Case of the 
death of either of My said Children, before they or either of 
them shall come of Age or Day of Marriage, that then, such 
Part of my Estate, both Real and Personal, hereby intended 
for such Child so dying, I give, Devise and Bequeath to the three 
surviving Children, to them, Their Heirs and Assign's for Ever, 
and in Case of the Death of any two of My said Children, before 
they shall come of age or Marr age that then such Part intend 
(that is to say of my Estate both real and Personal) for such 
Children dying I Give, Devise & Bequeath to the two Survive- 
ing Children to them their heirs & Assign's for Eever; And in 
Case any Three of my Children should die before they become 
of Age, That then Any Part of my Estate, both Real and 
Personal, intended for such three deceased Children, I Give, 
Devise and Bequeath to the One Surviving Child, to him or her 
heirs and assigns for Ever. 

Item. It is my Will and Desire (after my Debts is Paid) 
that then my Executors Pay over and Deliver unto my Wife, 
Mary Grainger, all and every Part of my Estate herein Before 
given and Bequeathed unto her, and it is my Will, that my said 
wife have the Use of My Household goods untill my son, Caleb 
Grainger, is of Age, she giving Security to my Executors (if 
required), to return the same in good Order, all that does not 
fall to her share, and I hereby begg and desire my Executors 
to take an account of my Plate, Other furniture, Stock of Cattle 
&c. My farther Will is, that after my Wife has had her Share 
of Negores and Slaves, that then the Negroes and Slaves 
remaining I do hereby Order, direct and Appoint shall be kept 
to work together or hired, wherever or which ever, my Execu- 
tors shall think Most Advantagious and the Money arising 



JSToETH Carolina Wills. 205 



from their Labour and the rent of the Bridge, I would have 
laid out in board, Cloathing and Education of my Children, 
either in this Province or wherever my Executo s May thing 
most Propper, and if any Overplus Remain of 1 he Profits Arising 
from the Negroes Labour, & Rent of the Bridge, as afores'd, 
that the same shall be laid out in buying young Negroes to add 
to the General Stock, for my Children. 

Item. It is my farther will, that my Wife have the use of 
My Plantation till my Son Caleb, become of Age. Provided she 
remains my W ddow Solong, but She is not to have it Any 
Longer than her Remaining so. 

Lastly, I Nominate, Constitute and Appoint Maurice 

Moore, Cornelius Harnett, Saml. A — e and Alexander Duncan, 
Esquires, Executors to this my Last Will and Testament, And 
My Wife, Mary Grainger, Executrix dureing her Remaining 
my Widdow; hereby revoaking all other and former Wills by 
me at any time heretofore made, and Acknowledge this. Con- 
taining two Sheet of Papper, to be my Last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal 
this day of in the Year of His Majestys Reign and 

in the Year of Our Lord, One Thousand, Seven hundred and 
Sixty Three 



Signed, Sealed Published and 
declaired by the Testator, Caleb 
Grainger, as and for his Last will 
and Testament in Presence of 
us, who in his Presence and at 
his request have hereunto Set 
And Subscribed Our Naims as 
Witnesses, the word (Creek) be- 
tween the tenth & Elevent lines 
from the bottom of the first Page 
being first intelined and the word 
"Cornelius" between the Seventh 
& Eights lines from the bottom 
of same Page interlined, and the 
word "Harnett" between the 
Sixth & Seventh lines interlined 
from the bottom. And the Naim 
"Cornelius" Putt in the Margin 
of the Same Page. The Word 
"Bequeath" interlined between 
the fifth and Sixth lines from 
the bottom of the Second Page 
interlined, all the above before 
sealing. Sam'll Green. 
Anth'y Ward, 
Joseph Stockley. 



Caleb Grainger (Seal) 



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Account of Plate Left my Daughter, Mary Grainger. 

1 Doz. Table Knives & forks, Silver Handles. 

1 Doz. Desart Ditto Silver Handles. 

1 Silver Butter Boat, 

1 Do. Tea pott. 

1 Ditto Milk Pot. 

1 Dz Silver Salts & Shovels. 

1 Silver Salver. 

1 Set of Casters with Silver Tops. 

1 Soop Spoon, Silver 

Half a Dozen Silver Table Spoons, Tea Spoons 
August 23d., 1760. 

Caleb Grainger. 

Test. 

Joshua Former. 
Thos. Wright. 

(Turn Over) As it will be of no Real Service to my Friends, 
the giving of Scarfs &c (I desire that I be Buried in a Decent 
Manner and as a Mason), with a Plain Blacked Coffin, not 
Covered with Cloth, And that my Dear and ever Worthy Friend 
Mr. Corn. Harnett have purchased out of my Estate a neat 
Mourning Ring which I begg he may wear in remembrance of 
his Sinciar Friend & Brother, 

Caleb Grainger. 

Feb'ry 16th., 1761. 

Be it known unto all men by these presents, that I, Caleb 
Grainger, of New Hanover County, in the Province of North 
Carolina, Gentleman, have made a declared that my Last Will 
& Testament In Writing bearing date the day of in 

the year of our Lord, One thousand and Seven hundred and 
sixty three to which said will, this Codicil is annexed. 

I, the said Caleb Grainger, Do by these presents Codicil, 
Confirm & ratify my said Last Will and do give & bequeath 
unto the Child My wife, Mary Grainger, is now Pregnant with 
whether it be a Male or a female, his, or her heirs & Assigns 
forever, all my Moiety of the Land on Smiths Creek adjacent 
to the Saw Mill & Grist Mill now building by my friend, Cor- 
nelius Harnett & mysell, together with a proportionate part 
(with the rest of my children), of my personal Estate. It is 
also my Will that the said Saw mill, to wit, my Moiety, be com- 
pleated & finished by by Executors out of the Proffits of my 
Estate ; the proffits arising from the said Mills, to go to the use 
of my Estate until the said child come of age or day of Marriage; 
and my will is that this Codicil be adjudged a part of my sairl 
Will. 



iSToETH Cakolina Wills. 207 



In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand & seal 
this fifth day of October, in the Year of our Lord, One thousand 
Seven hundred & Sixth five. 

Caleb Grainger (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, delivered, pub- 
lished & Declared, to be a Codicil 
to the said Caleb Graingers Last 
Will & Testament, (the words 
"his or her assigns for ever" being 
first interlined) in presence of: 
Mary Grainger. 
Margaret Douglass. 
Edmond Foyer. 
Brunswick, 31st. Octb., 1765. 

Sir: This day personally appeared before His Honour, the Lieutenant 
Governor, Mr. Anthony Ward, one of the subscribing Witnesses to the 
Will of Caleb Grainger, dec'd, & made Oath on the Holy Evangelists of 
Almighty God, that he saw the said Caleb Grainger sign, seal and publish 
the said Will as for his last Will and Testament, & that the said Caleb 
Grainger was at the same time (to the best of His Knowledge and belief) 
of a sound and disposing mind & Memory; & That he the said Anthony 
Ward, together with the other Witnesses, subscribed their names to the 
said Will in the Presence of the Testator. 

At the same time appeared before His Honour, Miss Mary — Grainger, 
subscribing Witness to the Codicill Annexed to the said Will, who also made 
Oath According to the above Meaning in Respect to the said Codicill. 

Also appeared at same time Mary Grainger, Widow & Executrix to 
the said Will who took the Oaths by Law Appointed for her Qualifi- 
cation. Lett Letters Testamentary issue thereon Accordingly. 

I am. Sir, Your most Obed't Servant. 

Fount'n Elwin. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the OflBce of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN GRAY'S WILL. 

North Carolina, ss. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, John Gray, of the County 
of Bertie, Surveyor, being in good health & perfect and sound 
in my mind do make & Ordain my last Will & Testament in 
manner and form following: that's to say, first I Commend 
my soul to God that gave it; and my Body to the Dust; as 
to my worlldy goods I distribut as follows: 

Imprimis. I give and Bequeath to Anne, my loving Wife, 
three feather Beds and their Appurtenances, all my Houseld 
Furniture belonging to the lower Rooms, except one Desk, 
all my pewter and brass Pots &c. at her own Disposal; allso, 
the meal. Cattle belonging to this Plantation, and fifteen Cows 
& Calves, and my Hoggs, two Horses at her choice, and a Mare 
and one half of the Sheep as afors'd; allso, the use of my 
Plantation were I now live as its bounded wt. a branch called 



208 North Carolina Wills. 



Aunt Sarah's, by estimation four hundred Acres; and all the 
working Tools for the Plough or field; the use and labour of 
my Negroe Men Charles and Ned, and a woman called Sarah. 

I give and bequeath to my eldest son John, all and singular 
my Lands lying in Northampton and Edgecombe Countys; 
three himdred Pounds of this Currency. I do not get him a 
Negro man before this will's proved a negroe girl called Frank, 
the remaining part of my Sheep, half the Cattle on the Planta- 
tion after his mother gits her quota, a feather bed and the ap- 
purtinances; a Desk in the North Room, a doz. of new pew- 
ter Plates, ditto of Spoons, two dishes, all my bred of horses 
at Needhams Marsh. 

I give and bequeath to my son, William, my Plantation 
where I now live, containing by es imation eight hundred 
acres, begin at the broad Branch runnin >; up to a branch opisit 
to the Plantation knowen by the name of Aunt Sarahs, y'n 
runing up that Branch to the Line that Divides the Land I 
bought from Robert Hicks, y'n running West to the next 
branch, y'n clown the branch to the broad branch, y'n up the 
broad branch to the East Line, then along that to a Pine on 
Cashia River side, then doun the River to the first Station, 
to him and his Heirs for ever. If he dies before he arives at 
the Age of twenty one, or has not a child living in lawfull 
wedlock, in such case the land & all I bequeath him, is to be 
sold by my executors by and with the consent of my Daugh- 
ters, Anne and Barbaras husbands, if they have any, but noth- 
ing to be disposed of before my Wifes death, nor in less than 
Six Months after, and after Sold the Money arising from the 
seal of the Land and Chatties, to be divided equally amonges 
my five youngest daughters, Viz: Barbara, Anne, Lucretia, 
Amelia & Louisa. I furhter give him a Negro Boy called 
Jamey, and after the Decease of His Mother, a negroe Wench 
Called Sarah, A Horse, two Mares, twenty Head of Cattle, 
my Gun and Saddle and Bridle. 

I give to my Daughter, Janet McKinzie, one Shilling, Ster- 
ling, having already given Her a portion. To my Grand son, 
John Mckenzie, a breding Mare, to be delivered him Six 
months after my deceas. 

I give and bequeat to my daughter, Barbara, five hundred 
Acres of Land lying in Bertie county, on the West Side of 
Cashia River, joining her brother Williams, begining at the 
mouth of the broad branch running wt. his boundarys to the 
Line of the survey, from thence to Thomas Turner's corner, 
y'n along his Several lines to make up the complement, to 
witt: one hundred pole along his line South to an Oak in His 
line, y'n East to the River, then up the River to the 1st. Sta- 
tion; also, A Negro Girl Called Thomasin, to Her and Her 
Heirs for Ever. 



North Caeolina Wills. 209 



I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Ann, and her heirs 
for ever, a 1 the residue of my Land lying in Bertie County, 
on the West Side of Cashia river, begining at Her Sister Bar- 
bara's corner, running thence west to Her other, then along 
Thomas Turner's line South to William Grigoreys corner, 
then along his line to the river, then up the river to the first 
Statione; and a negroe girl called Moll. 

I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Lucretia, and Her 
heirs for ever two hundred acres of land lying in Craven County, 
joyning Maules branch, and Six Cows and Calves and a breeding 
Mare upon it, and a Negroe Girl called Pat. 

I give and bequeath to my daughter, Amelia two hundred 
and fifty Acres of Land, lying in the County of Bertie, in the 
Indians Woods, and a negroe boy called Cooper, to her and 
her heirs for Ever. 

I give and bequeath to my daughter, Louisa, a negro boy 
called Marke, and a Negroe Girl called Linda. 

My Will, and I do hereby order, that six Months after the 
deceas of my Wife, all my negroes not here bequeathed, cattle 
horses or any kind or manner of Goods whatsoever, be got 
together by my Executors and my Children, at any time or 
times & to be divided into Six equal parts and each of my Six 
youngest children is to have one, viz: Barbara, Ann, William, 
Lucretia Amelia and Louisa, and John and Janet is to have 
no share either of the Negroes left to their mother during her 
natural life, or those not mentioned in this Will, each to have 
there part the day of Marriage of the girls & Boys the same. 

Revoking all former Wills by me made I do constitute and 
appoint my loving Br. Edward Bryan, and my loving Nephew, 
Thomas Whitmell, to be Joyn Executors, and Anne, my loving 
Wife Executrix, to this my last Will and testament. 

In wi ness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and afixed 
my seal, this 20th. day of September in the eighteen year of 
the Reign of our sovering Lord, King George, the 2d. Annoq. 
Domi. 1745. 

John Gray. (L S) 

Signed, Sealed and published as 
the last Will and Testament of 
John Gray in Presents of: 
David Gray. 
Jas. Watson, witness. 
Dugald McKichen. 

North Carolina, ss., 1750. Nov'r. 16 

This day the within Will of John Gray, Deed., was proved before me. 
And Ann Gray, relict of ye sd. John Gray, and Thomas Whitmell, an Exee- 
utrix & E.xecutor to the sd. Will qualified by taking the Oaths according to 
Law. Gab. Johnson. 

Recorded in Will Book 6, page 1, Office of the Secretary of State. 
14 



210 North Cabolina Wills. 



FARNIFOLD GREEN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Farnifold Green, in County 
of Bath & Province of No. Carolina, Planter, being of a Sound 
& perfect memory, but Seriously Considering ye Frailty & 
uncertain State of ye Life at all times, Especially Especially 
in ye dreadfull times of Almighty God's Visitation by Sword & 
fier under which we tremble & to wch. do humbly submitt, I do 
make & Ordain and Constitute ys my last Will & Testament, 
In manner & form following, Vizt: 

First, I render my Speritt in ye hands of Almighty God, 
my Creator, stedfastly trusting in Jesus Christ, my Redeemer, 
for ye free remission of all; my Body to be buryed after ye 
discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned. 

I give. Devise & bequeath all yt Tract of Land whereon 
my now Dwelling House stands w'th all its buildings Improve- 
m'ts & appurtenances, beginning at a Live Oak w'th Severall 
Forks Standing at ye upper Side of ye first long Gutt below 
my house, near ye Mouth of ye Gutt being w'th severall marks; 

thence runing up ye River to a Corner Pine betwixt me & 

Dawson, Esqr., Standing near a small Marsh & by ye Dawsons 
old Corn feild fence, & runing from ye forementioned Live Oak 
up ye afsd. Gutt; thence into ye woods No. untill three quar- 
ters of a mile from ye River be Compleated; thence by a Line 
run an equal Distance from ye River to ye afsd. Dawsons Line. 
And also, one Plantacon and all my lands Lying ye Lower side 
of broad Creek of ye No. side of Neus River, neer to Piney 
pointe & near ye mouth of ye sd. River, unto my Son, Thos. 
Green, & to ye heirs of his Body for ever. 

I Give, devise & bequeath a Plantacon, with a Tract of land 
Begining at a Live Oak neer to ye mouth of ye Gutt aforesd. 
so runing down ye sd. River of Neus three quarters of a mile, 
thence No. Cross into ye Woods half a mile, and from ye afore- 
mentioned Live Oak No. One mile. And from there to ye End 
of ye Lower half mile Line, with all the Improvem'ts & Appur- 
tenances thereto belonging; And also, my Entry and right to 
one Tract of Land Lying and being on ye lower side of ye first 
broad Creek above Captn. Jams. Beards Creek, begining a 
quarter of a Mile above ye Indian landing, by Computation 
thence down ye sd. Creek half a mile, with all ye Priviledges & 
appurtenances thereto belonging unto my Son, John Gieen, 
& to ye Heirs of his Body for ever; And for want of such Heirs 
to my Son, Farnifold Green, & the heirs of his Body for ever; 
& for want of heirs of ye sd. Farnifold Green, to my son, James 
Green, & ye Heirs of his body for ever; & for want of Heirs 
of ye sd. Jams. Green, to my two Daughters, Elizabeth & Jane 
Green, & their Heirs for ever. 



NoiiTH Carolina Wills. 211 



I give, devise & bequeath a Tract of Land begining at my 
upper Corner Tree, on ye Creek, & runing down ye Creek to 
ye first branch below the Plantation whereon his Brother, 
Titus Green now Lives; thence to ye fork of ye sd. branch, 
& thence up ye Westermost parts of ye branch to ye head 
a line parale'U ye head line quite a Cross to ye aforesaid Daw- 
sons Line, unto him ye sd. Titus Green, and his Heirs for ever. 

All ye rest of my land in Greens Neck, whereon I now Live, 
I Give, divise & bequeath my two Sonns, Farnifold & Jam's 
Green, to be divided into two Equall parts by a Line Drawn 
from ye No. Most Corner of Jno. Green's Land to ye, Vizt: 
the upper part to Farnifold & ye heirs of his body for ever, 
and ye other part to James & ye heirs of his body for ever, re- 
serving to James Egress & Regress into ye Woods through 
Farnifolds parts. And also, I give, divise & bequeath unto 
my Son, Farnifold, One Tract of Land Lying in Green point 
neck on ye No. Side of Neus River & unto ye Heirs of his body 
for ever. 

I Give, divise & bequeath ye Lower survey of Land wch. I 
made in Greens bay of ye No. Side of Neus River to him & ye 
heirs of his body for ever. Provided yt in my Will, yt In Case 
my Son Farnifold should dye without Heirs of his Body, then 
all ye land hereby Divided unto him shall decend, be & remain 
unto my sd. Son, James & ye Heirs of his Body for ever; And 
In Case my sd. Son James should dye without heirs of his Body 
as aforesaid, then all ye Land Divided unto my Sons, Farni- 
fold and James, shall Descend and be, remain unto my Two 
Daughters, Elizabeth & Jane, & to their Heirs for ever. 

I Give, Divise & Bequeath unto my Daughter in Law, Ann 
Smithick, one Tract of Land Lying on ye No. side Neus River, 
Called Nottingame points, yses: Two hundred & fifty Acres, 
to her & her Heirs for ever. 

I Give, divise & queath all ye rest of my Lands, Tenements 
or hereditam'ts, not hereby before Divided I Give, divise & 
bequeath unto my Loving Wife, Hannah Green, & her heirs 
for ever. 

I Give & bequeath unto my Son, Thos. a Young black Mare 
branded with F G & a Young gray Horse branded with F G 
on ye neer Butlock, and my bullet Gun, one Feather Bed & 
boulter, one Pillow, one Rugg & two blanketts & two sheets. 

And unto my son Jno. One Negro Woman Called Fillis, 
one Trumpett mussell Gun, One Grey Mare ab't two Years 
olf, branded w'th F G on ye neer butlock. 

And unto my Som, Farnifold, One Bay Mare branded w'th 
F G & her Coult w'ch is now by her Side, & one half of a Sixty 
pound Bill of Exchange now sent to Virginia, In Order for to 
be sent for England, & a Couple of Cows wth Cow Calves, & 
my black Gunn, to be mark'd in his proper Mark ye next 



212 North Carolina Wills. 



Spring after my Decease; ye Guns to be deliver'd to each of 
them well fixt & in good Order. 

And to my Son, James, One Sorrell Mare branded w'th F G 
on ye near buttock, and her Coult by her Side, & one Negro 
man Call'd Nick, and ye other half of ye afsd. Sixty pound 
Bill of Ex. as aforsd. 

And my Will is yt my sons abovemention'd shall be Deem'd 
at full Age when they shall arrive at ye Age of Eighteen years 
respectively. And to my two Daughters, Eliz. & Jane Green, 
I give & bequeath four young Cows w'th Cow Calves with their 
female Increase to mark'd in their proper marks ye next Spring 
after my Decease. 

All ye rest of my goods & Chattells, rights & Creditts, my 
Debts being pd. & funerall Charges Defray'd, I Give, & Be- 
queath unto my Loving Wife, Hannah Green, whom I also 
make & appoint my Sole Executrix of ys my last Will & Tes- 
tam't & utterly making Void all Wills & Testamt's by me here- 
after made. 

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto fixt my hand & 
Scale, this 26th. day of October, Anno Dom., 1711. 

(Interlined in ye 36th. Line, ye words Call'd Nottingame 
point). 

Farn, E'G' Green 

Sign'd Seal'd & Publish'd in ye 
Presence of us: 

Titus Green. 
Rt. Bruce. 
Ed WD. Bredy. 
(?) Fisher. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 10. 



EDWARD GRIFFIN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, The Twenty Seaventh Day 
of aprel, 1753. I, Edward Griffin, of the County of tyrrel, 
plantor, being Very Sick and weake in body, but of perfect mind 
and menory, thanks be given unto God Therefore, Calling unto 
mind the mortality of my body, and Knowing that it is ap- 
pointed for all men once to Die, Dow Make and ordaine this my 
Last will and testament, that is to say, principally and first 
of all, I Give and Recommend my Soul into the hands of God 
that Gave it, and my body to the Earth to be buried in Decent 
Christian buriall at the Discretion of my Executors, Nothing 
Doubting but at the Generall Resurrection I shall Receive 
the same again by the mighty power of God; and as touching 
such worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me 



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in this Life, I Give and Demise and Dispose of the Same in the 
following manner and forme: 

Imprimis, I Give and bequeath unto my two Soons, Edward 
Grij05n and William Griffin, a sertain Tract of Land in beartey 
County, Lying on a branch Called Croofoot branch, and Join- 
ing Mikell Hills Line, the Same to be Equalley Devided be- 
twene my two Soons at the Discretion of two persons appointed 
by them or my Selfe, so that each of them Ma have an Equall 
part of the Good Land. 

Item. I Dow Likewise Lend to my beloved wife, Grace 
Griffin, the servis of my Negro man Roben as long as she Re- 
mains a Widdoe, and if the Negro Should prove Obstinant 
and Cross in the family, that they Can not Rule him, that 
then, he shall be sold and the moneys arising by that Sale to 
be Equalley Devided betwene my son, Edward Griffin, and 
my Soon, William Griffin, and my youngest Daughter, Ann 
Griffin. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my Soon, Edward Griffin, 
my Gun and Cutlass, and one yearling horse to his proper 
use for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my two Daughters, one 
Mare Called the old mare to Mary and Sarah Griffin, the mare 
is branded with the brand 22 to their uses forever. 

Item. I Give to my Soon, William Griffin, my Daughter, 
Ann Griffen, one mare Called the young mare male and female, 
to their use for Ever, Excepting the first Mare Colt the Young 
mare Rase, to Rhoda Coopers, to her proper use for Ever. 

Item. I Dow Likewise Give to my son, Edward Griffin, 
one horse Colt wich Came of the mare branded 22. 

Item. I Give unto John Griffin, ye Soon of Sarah Griffin, 
one Yearling heffor to be marked for him in the Spring 1754, to 
Run on male and female, to his use for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my Son, William Griffin 
and Ann Griffin, my youngest Daughter, Each of them one 
Iron Pott. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my Daughter, Elisabeth 
Cooper, my Loome and the Geare belonging, to hir for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Grace 
Griffin, all and Singuler my my household Goods not all Ready 
bequeathed, to hir Dispose During hir Life, and if any Remains 
at hir Death, to be Equaly Devided amongst my Children, 
one and all; and allso, I Give to my Wife my Riding horse 
to her use for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath unto my two Daughters, Mary 
Griffin and Sarah Griffin, the Benifit of a Note of hand of 
the Valew of twelve pounds, ten Shillings, Virginia monyy, 
to their sole use, benifit for Ever, and to be paid to them by 
Edward Cooper in the year 1757. 



214 North Carolina Wills. 



Ratifying and Confirming this to be my Last Will and testa- 
ment and Dow hereby Constitute my well beloved brother, 
John Griffin, and Edward Cooper, to be my Lawfull Execu- 
tors to this my last Will and Testament and Do hereby Ut- 
terly Disallow, Revoke and Disannul, all and Every other 
former testaments, wills, Legacies, and bequests, and Execu- 
tors, by me in any wais named. Willed, and bequeathed. Rati- 
fying and Confirming this and no Other to be my Last will 
and testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seale, 
the Day and year above Writen. 
Sined, Sealed and Delivered in 
the presents of us: 

Edward Griffin. (Seal) 
Testis, 

William Gardner, Jurat. 
John Griffin. 
Edward Cooper, Jurat. 

Tyrel County, ss. March Court, 1754. 

Then was the Within Will Duly Prov'd in Open Court by the Oaths of 
William Gardner, and Edwd. Cooper, Two of the Subscribing Witnesses 
thereto; and at the Same time John Griffin and Edward Cooper were 
Duly Qualified as Executors thereto, As the Law Directs. Ordered that 
the Honourable Jas. Murray, Esqr., Seer., have Notice thereof that 
Letters Testamentary Issue thereon Accordingly. 

Testis. Evan Jones, Clk. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 

RICHARD GRIST'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Richard Grist, of the 
County of Beafort, In province of North Carolina, planter, 
being of a weak and Lo Condition of boddy, but of a sound 
mind and memory Praised be Allmighty God; but Caling 
to mind the uncertainty of This Life, and knowing that It is 
apointed for all men once to Die, do make, ordain, Constitute 
and apoint this to be my Last will and Testament, That is 
to Say, my Soul I Bequeath to God that Gave it to me, my Bod- 
dy I Commit to the Earth from whence It was taken To be 
Interred In a Christianl ke maner at the Discretion of my 
Executors, nothing Doubting but at the Generall Resurection 
at the Last Day I Shal Receive The same again by the myty 
power of God; and now Touching such Worldly Goods as has 
been pleased God to Bless Me In this Life, 

Principally and first of all I do order and Desire that all my 
Just Debts and my funerall Charges be fuly paid, Discharged 
and Satisfied, and Legeases paid. Which I Depose of In the fol- 
lowing manner. 



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Item. To my well Beloved Wife, frances Grist, I Do Give 
and bequeath the use of one feather bed and furniture, and one 
bay horse Caled Robin, for and During her Widoohod. 

Item. To my Daughter, frances Nouell, I Do Give and 
Bequeath one Shilling, Sterling monney of Great Britton, and 
no more. 

Item, to my Son, John Grist, I do Give and Bequeath one 
hundred and fifty acres of Land at the Beginning, being part 
of a mesage or track of Land purchased by me; and one negroe 
man named Dublin, being now In the posesion of the aforesaid 
John Grist, and one negroe man named Dublin. 

Item, to Elizabeth pinor, I Do Give and Bequeath one Cow 
and Calf. 

Item, to my Gran daughter, mary Grist, I do Give and 
Bequeath one two year old hefer. 

Item, to my son William Grist, I Do Give and Bequeath 
one negroe man named Quamana. 

Item, to my Duaghter, Elisabeth Wall, I Do Give and 
Bequeath one negroe Wench or forty pounds proclatation 
Money, to be paid after the Decease my Beloved Wife, afore- 
mentioned. 

Item, to my son, Richard Grist, I Do Give and Bequeath 
my manner plantation and forty five pounds, ten Shillings, 
proclation money, and one Gray horse Caled tobey. 

The rest. Remainder and Residue of my Estate and Worldly 
Goods, Chatels, Tenements, negroe Slaves, Cattel, house hold 
Goods, and all other Goods and Chattels to me In any Wise 
Belonging or apertaining. It is my will should be Equally 
Devided Between my two sons, William and Richard Grist, 
af oremention ed . 

Farthermore, It is my will that my Legases afore mentioned, 
be Justly paid, the Rest, Remainder and Residue of my Estate 
and Worldly Goods not Given by Legases, my Beloved Wife, 
frances, should keep the Use During her AVidoohod. 

I Do nominate. Chose and apoint my Beloved wife, frances 
to Executrisse, and my Beloved son, William Grist, and my 
Beloved son, Richard Grist, to be Executors of this my Last 
Will and Testament, 

Richard Grist. (Seale) 

Sined, Sealed, Published and 
Declared this first Day of June, 
In the year our Lord God Ever- 
lasting, one thousand, seven hun- 
dred, fifty and two In the pres- 
ence off: 

William Willis, 
William Lanier, 
The mark X of Elisabeth Hill. 



21G NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



Beaufort County, ss. 

At a Court held for the said County, at the Court house in Bath Town, 
on the second Tuesday in March, and 13 day of the same Month, Anno 
Domoq, 1753. Present his Majesty's Justices. 

These are to certify, that Wilham WilUs, one of the subscribing Witnesses 
to the within Will appeared in Open Court & made Oath on the holy Evan- 
gelists, that he was present & saw Richard Grist Sign, Seal and Declare 
the within Insturment of writing to be his last Will & Testament, & That 
the said Richard Grist was at that time of Sound and disposing mind 
and Memory; and that he also saw Wilham Lanier & Elizabeth Hill the 
other subscribing Witnesses, sign their names thereto at the same time. 

Then William Grist & Richard Grist Exors. of the said Will appeared 
in open Court & Took the Oath of an Exor. in due form. Whereupon It 
was Ordered by the said Court that Mr. Secretary have Notice thereof 
that Letters Testamentary Issue thereupon as the law diiects. 

Test. Will Ormond Cler. Cur. 
Copied from the Original Will, filed in the OflBce of the Secretary of State . 



EDWARD HARE'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Edward Hare, of North 
Carolina, in Hertford County, Being in Perfect Sence and 
memory, I Do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testa- 
ment, first I Give and Recommend my Soule to God that Gave 
it; and my Body I Commit to the Earth to be Buried in a 
Christianlike manner, and I am in hopes of a joyful Resur- 
rection; and my Worldly Goods and Estate, I Give and Dispose 
of in the following manner and form: 

Item. I Lend unto my Mother, Mary Hare, the Use and 
Profits of all my Lands and all my Negros, and all the Remain- 
der Part of my Estate, Except money, for and During the Term 
of her Natural Life. 

Item. After my mother, Mary Hares, Decease, I Give and 
Bequeath unto my Brother, Thomas Hare, one Negro man 
Named frank, and one Negro man named arthar, and one 
Negro man Named Ben, and one Negro Boy named Jo, and 
one Negro Boy named Dave, and one negro Boy named Sam, 
and one Negro woman Named amy; and allso, all my Stock 
of Cattle, and all my Stock of Hogs, and all my Stock of Sheep, 
and all my Stock of Horses, and all m.y Household furniture, 
and a Debt that is Due to me from Colonel Benjn. Wynn. by 
bond, to him and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Mary Hare, Daughter of 
Thomas Hare, one Negro Boy Named nimrood, to her and her 
heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Wynne West, Daughter 
of Peter West, one Negro Girl Named Rachal, and one Par of 
Silver Sleave Buttons, and one Gold Brouch, to her and her 
Heirs and assigns. 



ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 217 



Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Sister, mary Burges, 
One Negro mand Named Isaac, and one Negro Boy Named 
Tom, to her and her heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Sister, ann Scost, 
one Negro man Named Bob, and one Negro Girl Named Daphny 
to her and her heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to Luke Lewis, Son of John Lewis, the money 
that is Due to me from Jesse Barnes for the Hier of a hors, the 
Said Barnes is to Pay one Shilling Pr. Day, Virginia money, 
for Evry Day he hath him in use, the said Money to be Deliv- 
ered to the Said Luke Lewis, by my Executors hear after men- 
tioned. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Lucretia Hare, Daughter 
of Bryan Hare, four Dollars in Silver, to her and her heirs and 
assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Edward Bryan Hare, 
Son of Bryan Hare, one Gun and one Ewe and Lamb, to him 
and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto John Pipken, Son of 
Isaac Pipken, one Gun, to him and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto (Bra) Warren, Son of 
Joseph Warren, one Par of Pistols and Holstens, to him and 
his heirs and assigns; and also one Brinded Three year old 
Heffer to him and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Eff Lewis, Son of John 
Lewis, one Red Three year old Heffer, to him and his heirs and 
assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto John Miller, one Large 

Dressed Buck Skeen and Pounds Proclamation Money, to 

him and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Edward Warren, one 
Large Church Bibel, and one four year old Stear, to him and 
his heirs and assigns. 

* * * (torn) Bequeath unto my Brother, John Hare, one 
Silver Tancard, to him and his heirs and assigns forever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Mills Lewis, Sone of John 
Lewis, Two Silver Dollars, to him and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto William Warren, Son of 
Edward Warren, Deceased, Two * * * (torn) Dollars, to him 
and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Phillip Lewis, Son of 
John Lewis, Two Silver Dollars, to him and his hirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto John Gatteleen Two, 
Silver Dollars, to him and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Isaac Pipken, one Pistol 
in Gold, and one Brown Holland Coat, to him and his heirs and 
assigns. 



218 North Carolina Wills. 



Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Jesse Barnes, Two Silver 
Dollers, to him and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Francis Speight, Son of 
Joseph Speight, Tenn Shilhngs Cash, to him and his heirs and 
assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Henry Speight, Son of 
Joseph Speight, Teen Shilhngs Cash, to him and his heirs and 
assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto John Goodman, Son of 
WiUiam Goodman, Two Silver Dollars, to Him and his heirs 
and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Benjn. Wynne, Junr., 
Teen Pound Proclamation Money, to him and his heirs and 
assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto Solomon King, forty 
Pistreens Silver, to him and his heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto William West, Son of 
Peter West, Two Pounds, Proclamation money, to him and his 
heirs and assigns. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Brother, Thomas Hare, 

one Large Trunk and Small Trunk, and all that is in them, 

to him and his heirs and assigns. 

Ite. I Give and Devise unto my Brother, Thomas Hare, 
all may Land With all its appurtinances to him and his heirs and 
assigns for Ever — and also I Give and Bequeath unto my 
Brother, Thomas Hare, all the Remainder Part of my Estate, 
to him and his heirs and assign forever. 

Lastly. I Constitute, make and ordain my Brother, Thomas 
Hare, my Soul Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. 
I hear by Revoke all other former Wills Executed by me any 
ways before this time Named, and Confirming this and no 
other to be my Last Will and Testament. 

In Witness Whereof, I have hear unto Set my hand and 
Seal, this Sixteenth Day of May, one Thousand, Seven Hundred 
and Seventy Two. 

EwD. Hare. (Seal) 

Signed Sealed and Pronounced 
and Delivered by the Said Edward 
Hare as his Last Will and Testa- 
ment in the Presence of us: 

Interlined befor Signed 
Solomon King. 
John Lewis. 
Isaac Pipkin. 
Edward Warren. 

North Carolina. New Bern, 22d. April, 1777. 

I, Richard Caswell, Esqr., Governor, &c., of the State of North Carolina, 
Do hereby Certify that Isaac Pipkin, one of the Subscribing Witnesses to 



North Carolina Wills. 219 



the within last Will & Testament of Edward Hare, Deceased, this day 
appeared before me. and being Sworn upon the Holy Evanjelist Ddeclared, 
that he saw the Testator sign, Seal, publish & declare the said Writing 
to be & Contain his Last Will & Testament; that he also saw Solomon 
King, John Lewis and Edward Warren, Sign as concuring Witnesses with 
him, but that he cannot declare the Testator was of Sound Mind; that 
John Miller was present when the said Will was executed, who being also 
Sworn declares that He verily believes from many circumstances which 
he mentioned that the said Edward Hare was at the Time of the execution 
of the said Will of Sound & Disposing Mind & Memory. 

Thomas Hare also appeared & Qualified as Executor to the said Will. 
The Secretary is therefore required to issue Letters Testamentory Accord- 
ingly. Rd. Caswell. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN HARRELL'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, the Eight day of November, 
1755. I, John Harrell, jun., of Bertie County, in the Province 
of North Carohna, being Very Sick and Weak in Body but of 
Perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God therefore, CalhDg 
to mind the mortahty of my Body, and Knowing that it is 
appointed for all Men Once to Die, do make and Ordain this 
my Last Will and Testament, that is to Say, Principally, and 
first of all, I Give and Recommend my Soul into the hands of 
God that gave it; and my Body I recommend to the Earth 
to be Buried in a Decent Christian Burial at the Discretion 
of my Executor, nothin Doubting but at the General Resur- 
rection to Receive the same again by the mighty Power of 
God ; and as Touching my Worldly Estate, I Give, Demise and 
Dispose of the same in The following Manner and form : 

Imprimus. I Give and Bequeath to my Well beloved Son, 
George Harrell, to him and his Heirs for Ever, One Negro boy 
Named Cato, and one Mare and Two Colts, and one horse 
and Three Cows, and Two Calves, and Three Two Years old 
Heffers, and One Year Old Steer, and all the Hoggs that Are 
of his Mark, Except two Grown Sows, all Which Creatures are 
Called his. I also give and Bequeath to the Above said George 
Harrell, to him and his Heirs for Ever, a Certain Peice or Parcel 
of Land lying between Thomas AVilliams and John Rhodes, 
beginning at a Pine my Own and Thomas Williamsis Corner, 
then along a line of Marked Trees To John Rhodses Corner, 
Near a Place known by the name of Rhodses hogg Pen, then 
along Rhodes's Line a Cross the road to a Corner of Rhods's, 
then along his line to a Read Oak John Rhodes's Corner, and 
formerly was Robert McClarys Corner, then along Rhodes's 
line to the Center of Three White Oaks near Burks branch, 
then along my line and Thomas Williames to the first Station, 
Containing One Hundred and Thirty five Acres, more or Less. 



220 NoKTH Cakolina Wills. 



Item. I Give and Bequeath to my four Sons, Vizt: George, 
and Jesse, and Elisha, and Benjamin, to them and their Heirs 
for Ever, a Certain Peice of Parcel or Land lying in the Low 
Grounds of the river. Beginning at a Gumb in a Swamp, known 
by the Name of Conaquina Swamp, then along Norflets road 
to a live Oak in the Marsh to Norflets line, then along Nor- 
flets line to James Browns Corner, then along Browns line to 
the Swamp aforesaid, then up the Water Course of the sd. 
Swamp to the fir&t Station, Containing One Hundred Acres, 
more or less, to be Equally Divided Between my four sons 
aforsaid, at their Coming to Age, 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Three Sons, Jesse, and 
Elisha, and Benjamin, to them and their Heirs for Ever, a 
Certain Peice or Parcel of Land beginning at Thos. Williamses 
and Nicholas Skinners, then along Williamsis Line to a Pine 
Williams's and my Corner, then on the North side of Cashi, 
then along the afsd. George Harrells line to John Rhodes's 
Corner, then along Rhodes's line to Samuel Andrews's Line, then 
along Andrews's Line to James Browns and my Corner, then 
along Browns and my line a White Oak On the North side of 
Cashi, James Browns Corner, then along Browns and my line 
to my Corner, a White Oak, then along my Old Patent to 
against James Seays Corner at a White Oak in a New Patent 
line of mine, then along the said line to my Own and James 
Seays Corner in Richard Williams's Line, then along Williams's 
Line to John Glasses Corner, then along Glasses line to little 
John Harrells Corner, then along his Line to Nicholas Skinners 
Corner, then along Skinners line to the first Station, Containing 
Seven Hundred and Seventy five Acres, more or Less, to be 
Divided Between my Three Sons aforesaid after the following 
Manner: to Jesse Harrell a Peice of Land binding On James 
Seays's Line, then along my line to James Browns line, then 
along my line and Browns aCross the Willow branch to the 
North side, then a line of Marked Trees from the aforesaid 
Branch to a Place known by the name of the Saw ScafTold, from 
thence a Continued Line of Marked Trees to a Pine, a Marked 
Tree, standing John Glasses line, then Down Glasses Line 
to Richard Williams's Line, then down Williams's line to James 
Seays, aforesaid. Containing Two Hundred and Twenty Acres, 
more or less; To Elisha Harrell, a Peice of Land Binding on the 
aforesaid Jesses line, then along my line and James Browns 
to a White Oak, Browns Corner then, along a line of Marked 
Trees to a Place known by the name of John Skinners Spring, 
in the Mill branch, then Down the Water Course of the Branch 
aforesaid to Nicholas Skinners and Little John Harrells Corner, 
then a ong my line and John Harrells aforesaid to John Glass's 
Line, then along Glass's line to a Pine the aforsaid Jess's Corner 
in Glass's Line aforesaid, Containing Two hundred and Twenty 



North Carolina Wills. 221 



Acres more or Less; To Benjamin Harrell, my Plantation on 
Where I now live & all my Land joyning to it, Except What I 
have already Disposed of to my Three Sons aforesaid, Con- 
taining Three Hundred and Thirty five Acres, more or Less. 

Item. I leave my Mill and all my Land joyning to it for 
the use of my four Sons aforesaid, and if my Executors and my 
Sons that is of Age shall at any time think it Proper that the 
said Mill and land Should be sold, that my Executors shall Act 
in Behalf of my Sons Which are not of Age, and shall sell the 
said Mill and Land, and if Either Peice of land which I have 
left to my Three Sons, Vizt: Jesse, Elisha, and Benjamin shall 
Prove or be thought by my Executors not so Good as the Other 
two, or if any Two of the aforesaid peices shall Prove not so 
Good as the Other one, that they shall be made up to an Equal 
Value out of the money Which the aforesaid Mill and land 
shall be sold for, and if any of the Money afsd. shall be left, 
to be Equally Divided Between my Wife and all my Children. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my four Sons aforesaid, to 
them and their Heirs for Ever, all my Smith's Tools, and neither 
of them shall buy or Sell their Part of them till they shall Come 
to Age. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Son, Jessee, to him and 
his Heirs for Ever, my Negro man Sam, and one Bed and 
furniture, and One Young mare, and Two Cows, and Calves, 
and all the Hoggs that are Called his Hoggs, and One Iron Pot. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Mary, to her 
and her Heirs for Ever, one Small Black mare and Colt, and 
One Bed and furniture, and three Cows and Calves, at the Day 
of her Marriage, and one Iron Pot. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, Elisha, to him and 
his Heirs for Ever, One Bed and furniture, and four Cows and 
Calves, and five Sows and Pigs, And One Iron Pot, and one 
Young likely Mare of Three or four Years Old. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Son, Benjamin, to him 
and his Heirs for Ever, One Negro Boy named Ned, and one 
Bed and furniture, and four Cows and Calves, and One Likely 
Young horse of Three or four Years Old, and five Sows and Pigs, 
and one Iron Pot, and the Second Child that my Negro Girl 
Jude shall bring. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Son, George, to him and 
his Heirs for Ever, The first Child that my Negro Woman 
Phillis shall bring, and one Bed and Furniture, and One Rifled 
Gun, and One Iron Pot. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Son, jesse, to him and his 
heirs for Ever, the Second Child that my Negro Woman Phillis 
shall Bring, and my Old Gun. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Son, Elisha, to him and 
his Heirs for Ever, the first Child that my Negro Girl Jude shall 
bring, and my Negro Woman Phillis. 



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Item. I give and Bequeath to Daughter, Mary, to her and 
her Heirs for Ever, my Negro Girl Jude. 

Item. I lend unto my Well Beloved Wife, Mary, all my 
Land and Negroes and Stock and household Goods during 
her natural Life, after her Decease, to be Equally Divided 
between all my Children at the Discretion of my Executors, 
I also. Constitute, make and ordain my Son, George Harrell, 
and my Brother, Jesse Harrell, and my Brother, Israel Hardis 
Harrell, and Richard Williams, Thomas Williams and William 
Andrews and John Rhodes, my Sole Executors of this my Last 
Will and Testament, and Every thing mentioned in this my 
Last Will and Testament to be fully settled and Determined 
by my afore mentioned Executors, and I Do hereby utterly 
Disalow, revock and Disanull, all and every other former 
Testament, Wills, legacies, and Bequeaths and Executors by 
me in any Ways before named. Willed and Bequeathed, ratify- 
ing and Confirming this and no Other to be my Last Will and 
Testament. 

In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, 
the Day and Year above Written. 

Jno. Harrell (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published, 
Pronounced, and Declared by 
the sd. Jno. Harrell, as his Last 
Will and Testament in the Presence 
of us the Subscribers : 

Thomas Williams. 
William Andrews. 

his 

John Z Skinner. 

mark 

Bertie County, ss. Jany. Court, 1756. 

The Before Written Will Was Exhibited into Court by Jesse Harrell 
and Israel Hardy Harrell, Two of the Executors therein Named, and 
Proved by the Oaths of William Andrews and John Skinner, Two of the 
Subscribing Witness's thereto, and at the same time the said Executors 
were Qualifyed &c, Which was ordered to be Certifyed. 

Test. Benjn. Wynns, Clk. Cur. 

Recorded in Will Book 7, page 164. 



JOHN HARRELL'S WILL. 

i 
North Carolina, Bertie County. 

In the Name of God amen. I, John Harrell, of the County 
and Province aforesd., being of Body but of Perfect and Sound 
Mind and Memory (Thanks be to God), Do make, Ordain, 
Constitute and Appoint this my last Will and Testament, 
Hereby Revoking and Disannulling all others heretofore by 



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me made, & this only to be made & held as my last Will and 
Testament, in manner and form following &c*: 

Imprimis. I Leave to my Beloved Wife, Grace Harrill, 
Dureing her Natural life or Widowhood, the Use of the Planta- 
tion whereon I now live, & all the Land thereunto Belonging, 
and all my Stock of Horses, Cattle, hoggs & Sheep, & all my 
Houshold furniture & Plantation utensils; and the use of the 
following Negroes, (to wit) Patt, Bett, Rachel, Sambo, Jemmy, 
Jenny, Phillis, & Jack, and after her Decease or Marriage, to 
be Given & Divided in the following Legacies. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Son, Jesse Harril, his 
heirs and Assigns for ever, the Plantation whereon I Now live, 
and all the Land thereunto belonging, and two Negroes (to wit) 
Patt & Jack. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Son, David Harrell, 
his heirs and Assigns for ever, the Plantation whereon he now 
lives. Containing One hundred & Sixty Acres, being part of the 
Tract of Land I bought of Mr Thomas Barker, and One Ne- 
groe Girl Nam'd Fillis. 

Item. I Give & Bequeath to my Son, Josiah Harrill, his 
heir? & Assigns for ever, the Plantation whereon he now lives, 
containing One hundred & Sixty Acres, being part of the Tract 
of Land I bought of Mr. Thomas Barker; and One Negroe 
Wench Named Bett. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Son, Ezekiel Harrill, 
his heirs and Assigns forever, the Plantation whereon he now 
lives. Containing One hundred & Sixty Acres, being part of 
the Tract of Land I Bought of Mr. Thomas Barker, and One 
Negroe Boye Named Jemmy, and all the Cattle that is of his 
Deceas'd Brother Hardys Mark. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Grandson, Esias Harrill, 
son of Esias Harrell, Dece'd, the Plantation whereon Jona- 
than Spivey now lives who married the Widow of the said 
Esias Harrill, Deceas'd, it being part of the Tract of Land I 
Bought of Mr Thos. Barker, Which sd. Land I give to my sd. 
Grandson, Esias Harrill, his heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Grand Daughter, Sarah 
Harrill, Daughter of Esias Harrell, Dec's'd, one Negroe Girl 
named Jenny, only, Reserving that my Grandson, Esias Har- 
rill above Mentioned, shall have the first Child that the sd. 
Negroe Girl Jenny brings and Raises to the Age of Two years 
old. and in case my said Grand Daughter, Sarah Harrill, die 
without Lawfull Issue of her Body, then my Will and Desire 
is that the said Negroe Girl Jenny and he Increase, fall to my 
sd. Grandson, Esias Harrill, his heirs and assigns forever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Grand Children, the 
I Children of my Son, John Harrill, Deceased, the Sum of Thirty 
Pounds, Virginia Currancy, to be paid after the Decease of 



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my Wife, Grace, and then to be Equally Divided among them, 
share and share alike. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my Grand Children, the 
Children of Sarah Williams, Dec'd, the Sum of Twenty four 
Pounds, Virginia Curraney, to be paid by my Exors. after the 
Decease of my Wife, Grace, and then to be Equally Divided 
between my sd. Grand Child'n Share and Share alike. 

Item. My Will and Desire is that my Two Sons, David 
& Josiah Harrill, Pay the above Sums of Money to my Grand 
Children above Mentioned, and that my son, David, for Paying 
his part of the Money shall have one Negroe Girl named 
Rachel, for which he is to pay Thirty Pounds Virginia Money, 
& my Son Josiah shall have One Negroe Boy Named Sambo, 
for which he is to pay Twenty four Pounds, like money, only 
in Case the sd. Negroes or either of them shall die before my 
Wife, Grace, dies then, and in that Case, the sd. Money is to 
be paid out of my whole Estate, and my sd. Grand Children 
shall allow a Proportionable abatement with the Rest of my 
Children. 

Item. I give and Bequeath the use of my Copper Still, to 
my four Sons, only, that they shall still all their Mother Liquor 
during her life, and after her Decease, I give the sd. Still to 
be Equally Divided Between my said four sons & their Heirs. 

Item. I give and Bequeath my whole Estate that is not 
above Given in Legacies, After the Decease of my Wife, Grace, 
to be Equally Divided Between my four sons, Jessee, David, 
Josiah, and Ezekiel Harrill, and there Heirs & Assigns forever. 

Lastly, I Nominate, Constitute & Appoint my three Sons, 
Jessee, David, & Josiah Harrill, Executors to this my last Will 
and Testament. 

In Witness whereof, the sd. John Harrill hath hereunto set 
his hand and Seal, the first Day of November, Anno. 
Dom., 1756. 

John Harrell. (Seal) 

Sign'd Seal'd Published & De- 
clared by the sd. John Harrill, to 
be his Last Will and Testament in 
Presence of us: 
Witness. Wm. Williams. 

Edward Toole, Jurat. 

JoNATHN. X Toole his mark. Jurat. ■ 

Memorandum, Octr. 10th., 1758. 

Whereas, in this my Will above Written, I have not given 
any Legacies to Elizth. Spivey, formerly wife to my Son, Esias 
Harrill Deceas'd, nor to Thomas Williams, who Married my 
Daughter, Sarah Harrill, now Deceas'd, nor to Mary Harrill, 
now widow of my son John Harrill, deceas'd; But what I 



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intended for my said Deceased Children in case they had lived, 
I have given to my Grand Children, the Children of my said 
Deceas'd Children above mentioned and I do by these pres- 
ents Declare that it is my Will and Desire that Eliz. Spivey, 
Thomas Williams nor Mary Harrill shall have no part of my 
Estate of any Kind mentioned in this my last Will and Testa- 
ment above written. 

John Harrell, 
Witness. Wm. Williams. 

Edward Toole, Jurat. 

Jonathan Toole, Jurat. 

Bertie County, ss. April Court, 1759. 

The Annexed Will and Testament of John Harrell, Deed, with the 
Codicil thereto, was Exhibited into Court by Jesse Harrell and Josiah 
Harrell, two of the Executors therein appointed, and Proved by the Oaths 
of Edward Toole and Jonatham Toole, two of the Subscribing Witnesses 
thereto, and at the same time the same Exors were duly Qualifyed. Which 
was Ordered to be Certifyed. 

Test. Benjn. Wynns Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN HARRIS' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Jno Harris, in ye County 
of Albemarle, in ye precinct of Chowan, in ye province of North 
Carolina, planter, being sick & weak in body, but of perfect 
sound mind & memory, Doe make this my last will & Testi- 
mony, revokeing all other wills, verbal or writeing, made before 
by me. I Commit my Soul To almighty God that Gave itt 
me; & my body to ye Dust from whence itt came, to be De- 
cently buried according to ye rules of ye Christian burial, in 
full & certain hopes of ye Glorious resurrection att ye last 
day; & as for all my personal & real Estate wch itt hath pleased 
God to Endew me withall I bequeith & bestowe as followeth, 
after my Debts is paid & my funeral Expences is Discharged. 

I Give & bequeith unto Harris, ye Son of Sarah Tiner, ye 
plantation whereon I now Dwell & all ye land belonging to itt, 
after my wifes Decease, when he shall Come to ye Age of 
twenty one years, to him ye sd. Harris, & to ye heirs of his 
Body lawfully begotten for ever, not to Sell any part or parcel 
w'tsoever. Likewise, I Give unto Harris, ye Son of Sarah Tiner, 
my Gunn & also my proper marke after my Decease, which 
is a crope & Slite in ye right year & a swallow forke in ye left 
yeare. 

I Give & bequeitt unto William, ye son of Sarah Tiner, two 
plantations leying on ye head of Machacomack Creek, call 
by ye name of ye holes, with all ye land thereunto belonging, 

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220 NoKTii Cakolina Wills. 



to ye sd. William, & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten 
for ever, to be possessed when he shall Come to ye Age of 
twenty one years, not to Sell no pt. nor parcel of it w'tsoever; 
& if any one of these Sons of Sarah Tiner, Either Harris or 
William, Dye before they Come to ye Age of twenty one years 
without heirs of their Body lawfully begotten, then it is my 
Desire ye land of him that Dyes Shall to Sarah, ye Daughter 
of Sarah Tiner, for a legace to ye said Sarah & to ye heirs of 
her body lawfully begotten for ever; & if ye said Sarah, ye 
Daughter of Sarah Tiner, Dye without heirs lawfully begotten, 
then ye land to fall to ye son that's living & to ye heirs of his 
body lawfully begotten for Ever. Likewise, I Give unto Sarah, 
ye Daughter of Sarah Tiner, one young Gray mare runing in 
rockahock neck, with all her Increase, to ye sd. Sarah & her 
heirs for Ever. 

I Give & bequeith unto Sarah Tiner one plantation & all 
ye tract of land belonging to itt, lying in Rockahock neck, is 
nowne by ye name of Jno. fryers, to ye sd. Sarah Tiner & her 
heirs for Ever; & as for my personal Estate, my stock & housall 
Goods I bestow as folio weth: 

I Give & bequeith unto my loving wife, Mildred Harris, ye 
one half of my Estate During her life; & all ye rest of my 
Estate moveables & Immoveables, I Give & bequeith as 
legace unto Harris & William, ye sons of Sarah Tiner, to be 
equally & farely devided between them ye sd, Harris & Wil- 
liam when they Shall arive to ye age of Eighteen years. 

& I Doe here Impute Constitute & appoint my true & Trusty 
friends, Jno Mixon & Sarah Tiner, to be my whole & Sole 
Exectr. & Extrx. of this my last will & Testamt. 

As wittness hereof, I have fixed my hand & Seal this 16th(?) 
Day of December, 1711. 

John X Harris 

Signed Sealed & Delivered in ye 
p'esence of us: 

Edward E Patchet. 
John X wells. 
Mary M Tiner. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 48. 



HUMPHREY HARRINGTON'S WILL. 

In ye Name of God amen, ye Second Day of November, 
in ye year of our Lord, 1713. I, Humphrey Harrington, of 
North Carolina, in perquomons Precinct, Black Smith, being 
very sick & weak in body, but of perfect mind & memory, 
thanks be Given to God therefore, calling to mind ye mor- 



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tality of my Body & knowing it is appointed for men once to 
dye, doe make & ordain this my last will & Testament, that 
is to say principally & first of all; I Give and recommend my 
Soul into ye hands of God that gave it, hopeing through ye 
Merits, Death & passion of my Saviour Jesus Christ To have 
full & free pardon & forgiveness of all my sins, & to inherit 
Everlasting life; And my Body I commit to ye Earth, to be 
decently buried at ye discretion of my Executrix hereafter 
named, nothing doubting but at ye Genii, resurrection I Shall 
receive ye same again by ye mighty power of God ; & as touch- 
ing such worldly Estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with 
in this life, I demise & dispose of ye same in ye following man- 
ner & forme, that is to say: 

I will that all those debts & duties as I doe owe in right or 
Conscience, To any manner of person, or persons, whatsoever 
shall be well & truely contented & paid, or ordained to be paid, 
in Convenient time after my decease, by my Executrix here- 
after named. 

I Give & bequeith unto my daughter, Ann, my Plantation 
that I now live on, with one hundred and twenty of land, & 
to ye heirs of Body lawfully begotten, & She to be posesed at 
ye age of Sixteen years. 

I Give & bequeith Unto my daughter in law, Ann Majour 
one hundred & twenty acres Joying to ye aforesd. Plantation 
of a Tract of land of 340 Acres, & to ye heirs of her body law- 
fully begotten. 

I give unto Elizabeth Major, whom I have taken to be my 
wife, whom I likewise Constitute, make & ordaine my onely 
& Sole Executrix of this my last will & Testamt., by her freely 
to be posses'd & enjoyed, & I doe hereby utterly disallow, 
Revoke & disannul all & every other Testaments, will & leg- 
aces beqts. & Exts. by me in any ways before this time named, 
willed & bequeithed. Ratifying & Confirming this & noe other 
to be my last will & Testament. 

in witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal, 
ye Day & ye year above written. 



Humphrey Harrington. 



Signed, Sealed, published. Pro- 
nounced & declared bye sd. Hum- 
phrery Harrington, as his last will 
& Testament in ye presents of ye 
Subscribers, Vizt: 

Richard Morris. 

Francis P. Thomas. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 18. 



228 North Cakolina Wills. 



THOMAS HARVEY'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Thomas Harvey, of ye 
County of Albemarle, in ye Province of North Carolina, Esqr., 
being of sound and perfect memory, but considering ye un- 
certainty of this life. Doe make and Publish this my Last Will 
and Testament as followeth. Viz: I Humbly render my Soul 
unto Almighty God my Creator whensoever he shall in his 
Mercy call me out of this transitory life, Stedfastly beleeving 
ye free remission of my Sins through ye pr'tious Meritts of 
Jesus Christ my Lord and my Redeemer; And my Body I give 
to ye Ground from whence it was taken, decently to be buried 
at ye discretion of my Executrix hereafter named. 

And I doe hereby appoint and make my beloved Wife, Sarah 
Harvey, Executrix of this my last will and testament. Willing 
that all my just Debts be paid as soon as possibly may be after 
my death; And ye rest of my Personal Estate, I give one third 
part to my Sd. Wife, and ye rest to be devided between my Son, 
Thomas Harvey, and my Daughter, Mary Harvey; And if 
it shall happen that my Sd. Wife, shall after my decease bear 
to me a Child, my Will is that Such my poshume Child shall 
have equal share of ye two thirds of my p'sonel estate w'th my 
son and Daughter above named; and my will is that ye parts 
or portion above bequeathed to my Children, shall be paid 
to them respectively, viz: to my Son or Sons at ye age of 
twenty one yeares, and to my daughter or daughters at ye 
day of their Marriage or age of twenty one yeares, w'ch shall 
first happen ; and if it shall hapen that one or any of my Children 
shall depart this life before ye time hereby appointed for the 
receiving of his or their part or portion above mentioned then 
I Will that the Survivor or Survivors Shall have ye Whole; and 
if all my Children die as aforesaid, then I Give all my p'sonel 
Estate to my said loving Wife, Sarah Harvey. 

Ite. I give. Devise and Bequeath my Land and plantation 
which I purchased of Roger Snell, and my land called Faulks 
Point, containing in all five hundred acres of land, w'th ye 
appurtenance, lying upon Pequimons River, in ye County 
aforesaid, unto my Daughter, Mary Harvey, and to ye heirs 
of her Body for ever, and for want of Such heirs to my Son, 
Thomas Harvey, and ye Heirs of his Body for ever, and for 
want of Such heirs to such issue as is hereby appointed. 

Item. I give. Devise and Bequeath my plantation whereon 
I live w'th five hundred acres of Land thereunto adjoying, w'th 
all and Singular, ye appurtinances unto my Loving Wife, Sarah 
Harvey abovenamed, for and During the Terme of her naturall 
life, and I will that the houses and fences thereupon be Kept 
in good and Sufficient repair. 



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Item. I Give, Devise and Bequeath my Plantation Called 
ye Quarter, w'th all my land not Bequeathed and the Remainder 
of ye Plantacon and land whereon I Live, to my Son, Thomas 
Harvey, & to ye Heirs of his Body for ever, and for want of Such 
Heirs to my Daughter, Mary, and the heirs of her body for ever. 
And if it shall happen that there remain none heires of ye body 
of my said son or Daughter then I give, Devise and Bequeath 
all my lands and temements above said (reserving to my Wife 
her estate for life as is above mentioned), unto ye next heirs 
of my own body if any Such Shall be. And for want thereof to 
my Nephew, Thomas Harvey, Son of my Brother, Richard 
Harvey, late of London, Currior, and to ye Heires Male of his 
Body for ever; and for want of such heires to his Brother, 
John Harvey, and ye Heires Male of his body for ever; and 
for Want of Such heires to ye Eldest Son of my Brother Robert 
Harvey, of ye Heath in Sinter field Parish, in Warwick Shire, 
and to ye Heires male of his Body for Ever; and for Want of 
Such heires to his next eldest Brother and the Heires male of 
his brother; and for want of Such heirs to ye next Brother in 
like manner, and if noe Brother remain to ye next heir Male 
of my Sd. Brother, Robert Harvey, forever, (and) 

And it is my Will that if I shall have more Children than 
my Son and Daughter w'thin mentioned, then my personal 
estate to be devided equally between my Wife and Children. 

And I doe Give to my Sd. Loveing Wife, Sarah, my Silver 
Tankerd over and above her part of my personal estate. And 
I Doe hereby make void all wills by me formerly made. 

In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand and 
Seale, ye 31 day of March, Ano. Domi., 1696. 

Thomas Harvey, (Coat of Arms on Seal) 

Signed, Sealed and Published 
in presence of: 

Signum 

Henry HA Norman 
Robert Fendall. 
John Piert, 
W. Glover. 

Item. A Codicil. I do make & appoint Coll. William 
Wilkinson, Executor in my room as I am an Executor unto the 
Estate of John Harvey, Esqr., deceased, and this I do ordain 
to be my last will to be joyned to the above, written March 
23d. Ano Dom., 1698/9. 

Thomas Harvey (Coat of Arms on Seal) 
Signed and published in the 
presence: Richd. French. 
Ruth Luker. 

November, y't 2d, 1699. 
The Coddicell proved by the Oaths of Mr. Rich. French & Mrs. Ruth 
Luker before mc. Henderson Walker. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



230 North Carolina Wills. 



THOMAS HARVEY'S WILL. 

North Carolina, ss. 

In the Name of God Amen. The 10th. Day of Aprell, in ye 
year of our Lord, one Thousan, Seven hundred & Twenty nine. 
I, Thomas Harvey, of ye precinck of perquimens & Province of 
North Carohna, Gent., Being of perfickt mind & memory, 
Thanks be to Allmitey God. Thare fore, CalHng unto mind ye 
Mortahty of my Body & knowing yt it is apointed once for all 
men to Dye, do make & ordain this my last Will & Testement, yt 
is To Say, Principally & ferst of all, I Recomend my Soul into 
ye hands of God yt Gave it; & my Body I Recomend to ye 
Earth to be buread in a Decent & Cristeon maner, at ye Des- 
cration of my Exetors. Hareafter named, nothing Doubting 
but Genarll. Resuration, I shall Receive ye Same aGain by ye 
Power of Allmitey God; and as Touching Such Worldly Estate 
wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in ys. Life, I 
Give & Demise & Dispose of ye Same in ye following maner & 
Forme : 

Imprimis. I will & Desire yt as Sune as my Death, all my 
Just Debts yt in write or Conchinnces I owe To Eney person 
or persons be Deschard. & payd, with Justes. 

Item. I Give to my Dear beloved wife, Elizabeth Harvey, 
ye one thuerd part of my personell Estate, to be Equally Taken 
out of ye Hole, both in quantity & Qualety of ye Same, after 
all my Just Debts are payd. But all Legeaseys to be payd out 
of ye other Two Thurdes of my Estate. 

Item. I Give to my Beloved wife aforesaid, my Negro Man 
Called Jamey. 

Item. I Give To my beloved Wife aforesaid, My Plantation 
whareon I now Live, dureing her Natrall Life & at hur desse.. 
To be Injoyd by my soun, Thomas Harvey, and his aires for 
Ever. My Will is, That ye Said Thos. Harvey, shall not be 
debard or hindread from bulding or leiving on Eney Part of 
ye Lands so Sune as he Shall arive to ye Age of Twenty one 
yers, Ye Clear'd land & Dweling house Exceptd. 

Item. I Give To my Soun, Thomas Harvey, my Negro Boy, 
Callead Ned, and my Negro Gall, Called Dinear, to be Injoyd 
by him & his ares for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Soun, John Harvey, my Negro Boj'-, 
called Frank, and my Negro Gall, called Marey ami, To be 
Injoyed by him & his ares for Ever. 

Item. I give to my Son, Benjn. Harvey, my Negro Boy 
Callead Willcock & my Negro Gall Callead Hannah, To be 
injoyd by him & his ares for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Soun, Miles Harvey, my Negro Boy 
Callead Jack & my Negro Gall Called filles, & my Negro Gall 
Callead Pegg, To be inJoyed by him & his ares for Ever. 



North Carolina Wills. 231 



Item. I Give To my fore Souns, namely: Thomas, John 
Benj'n. & Miles, My fore plantions or Pasealls of Land 
To my Soun Thos. Harvey, My Plantion whareon I now live 
after his Mothers Desese as above said. To be in Joyd for 
Ever; To my soun, John Harvey, Mj^ Plantion, Callead ye 
Quarter, with ye Lands beLoing thare to, To be inJoyd by him 
& his ares for Ever; To my Son, Bejn. Harvey, my Plantion 
Called Foleks Pint, with the Lands belonging thareto, To be 
Injoyd by him & his ares for Ever; To my Soun, Miles Harvey, 
all my Lands on Chowan River, ling in Rockahock neck, ye 
lands I Bought of Samuel Woodard, To be InJoyd by him & his 
ares for Ever. 

Item. I give to my Brother, Miles Gale, of Boston, in 
Newengland, one Quarter or forth part of the Slupe Called 
The two Brothers, whare at this Time I own Three partes & 
he one. 

Item. I Give To Each of Collo. Robad Wests Dafters, 
which he had by my Sester, marey Harvey, Namely: Mathe, 
Sarey & Marey, one Gold Ring, To Each of them, to ye valey 
of fortey Shillings Each. And I likewise Give to my two Sis- 
ters, Elizabeth Clayten, and Penelopy Lettell, Wife of Mr. 
Willm. Lettell one Gold Ring apes, or fifty Shillings each. 

Item. I Give to The Children, or so many of them as is 
now Living, Belonging to ye Wife of James Settersen, & ye Wife 
of Willm. Tetterten, fortey Shillings a pese, or to ye Valey of ye 
Said Money in what my Exceters. hareafter named Shall 
Tink fitt. 

Item. I Give to John Cole, Soun of John Coles, of Nances- 
mun in Virieny, one tree year old Hores. 

Item. I Give to Josway Wherey, Soun of Antoney Wherey, 
one Bed and Furneture, To ye Valey of Tenn pounds. 

Item. I Give to Elizabeth Wherey, Dafter of Antoney 
Wherey, one feather Bed, To ye Valey of Ten pounds, & Ten 
pounds in Current Money of North Carolina. 

Item. I Give one Hundred Pounds, Current Money of 
North Carolina, To be Emplid & Lade oute for ye youse & 
benefett of ye pore & pore Children beloing to ye precinck of 
Perquimons, Such as are Mentanead by ye paresh Excepted 
out. But ye money to be Ametadatly Layd out at ye Descretion 
of my Excetr. hareafter namead, but to ye youse aforesaid. 

Item. I Give To Mr. Willm. Lettell of North Carolina, 
& my Friend, Collo. Edward Moseley, & my Friend, Mr. Thos. 
Pollock, & To Each of Them, one Gold Ring a pesese to ye Valey 
of Ten pounds. Currant Money of North Carolina, Each Ring 
to be purched out of my Estate by my Excetrs. hareafter 
named. 

Item. I Give all ye Rest & Residue of my Estate, Both Real! 
and Persnall, be it in North Carolina or Eleswhere, be it in wot 



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kind or maner SoEver, To my foure Sounes, namely; Thomas 
Harvey, John Harvey, Bejn. Harvey, & Miles Harvey, To be 
Equally Sheard & Devided betwene them & To them & thare 
ares for Ever. And If Either or Eney of Them shall Diye before 
thay ARive to ye age of Twenty one Years, that then, & in Such 
Case, that part of ye Estate as beloingd to ye Desesead, to be 
Equally Devided among ye Sirvivrs & thare ares for Ever, 
both rell and persnall. And my will is that the Money ariseing 
out of my Estate, Either b}^ ye Sale of Good, Hire of Negroes, or 
by Eney ways or menes wot Ever, To be Emplid in Trade or 
Lett To Entrest for ye Benefett of my Children after an alownces 
for thare Edecation. 

And Lastly, I do aPint my Brother, Miles Gale, of Boston 
in Newengland, & my Knnsman, Mr. Willm. Lettell, My Friend, 
Collo. Edward Mosley, Mr. Thos. Pollock, Excters. & my Lov- 
ing Wife, Elizabeth Harvey, Excetres, of this my Last Will & 
Testement, To Se it Strickely fullfilld in all its parts, Revocking 
& disallowing all other will or wills by me mayd, Ratefying & 
confirming This To be my Last Will & Testament. 

In Witness whareof, I Have hareunto Sett my Hand & Sele 
ye Day & Year above written. 

Thos. Harvey, (Seal). 

Sind, Seld, Publeshid, pro- 
nounced & Declared by the Said 
Thos. Harvey, To be his Last Will 
& Testement, in presences of us 
ye Subskribers : 

Thos. Norcom. (Seal) 
Richard Sutton. (Seal) 
John Wiat, Jurat. (Seal) 

I, The Thomas Harvey, doth further apoint my friend the 
Honble. John Lovick, Esq., one of my Executors to this my above 
will, Provided my Kinsman, Mr. William Little is not Capable 
Of Acting, In the proformance of this my will, and tis my will 
that my Sd. friend, John Lovick, Esq., have one gold Ring to 
the Vallue of ten pounds, current money of No. Carolina. 

Thos. Harvey (Seal) 

Singd. Seald, and Delivered In 
presence of: 

Charles Denman, 

his 

John X Mitchel 

mark 

Memd. That about Three Dayes before his Death The within Men- 
tiond, Thos. Harvey, payd me to take notice that it was his desire that 
Mr. Lovick shoiid Act with the other extrs., notwithstanding the manner 



ISToRTii Carolina Wills. 233 



of Expression as to Mr. Little's Illness or incapacity of Acting, men- 
tioned in the Codicil as a condition wch might imply the contrary. 

Gale. 

Novbr. 10th, 1729. 
Proved This will before me, Richd. Everard. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the OflBce of the Secretary of State. 



ANTHONY HATCH'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, This first Day of august, Anno, 
1726. I, Anthony Hatch, of the precinct of pequimons, in 
the County of Albemarle and province of North Carolina, 
Gent., being of Sound Mind & perfect Memory, Doe Declare, 
make & ordain this to be my Last Will and Testament, Re- 
voking and disannulling & making voyd all & every other 
Will & Wills by Me at any time heretofore made, in any kind 
whatsoever, in manner & form following, that is to Say, first 
and principally I Recomend my Soul into the hand of god 
almighty, who first gave it, Hoping for Salvation through 
mercy & the Merrits of Jesus my Saviour ; & my Body I Com- 
mit to the Earth from whence it was Taken to be decently 
bruied at the discretion of my Executors hearin after min- 
tioned & appointed; And to what Worldly Estate it has pleased 
god to bestow upon me (after my Debts & Funeral Expences 
thereout paid and Sattisfied), I give and bequeath, order and 
dispose of as follows: 

Imprimis, I give & bequeath all that my plantation & Lands 
thereunto belonging or appertaining. Lying in Neuse, in the 
County of Bath in the province afforesaid, in as full and ample 
man as I my Selfe now doe, might or Could hold & enjoy the 
Same, unto my Two Sons, Edmond Hatch and Lamb Hatch, 
to he equilly devided between them, to their Heirs and assigns 
for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath all this my plantation & lands 
thereunto belonging or appertaining lying in perquimons afore 
sd. and where I Live, in as full & ample manner as I my Selfe 
now doe, might or could hold, occupie & enjoy the Same, unto 
my Dear & Loving wife, Elizabeth Hatch, for and During the 
Term of her Natural Life, and from & after her Decease, I 
give and bequeath the Same plantation and Lands in Like 
Manner as afforesaid, unto my Son, Anthony Hatch, his Heires 
and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I order and Direct that all that my moyety or halfe 
part of a tract or parcel of land lying in Alligator, and by me 
held in partnership with my brother in Law, George Durant, 
to be Sold by my Execut's as soon after my Decease as Con- 
veniently may be, & to the best Advantage, & the Money or 



234 NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



Commodities the Same shall be for, to be Devided, Disposed 
of in the very same manner as the rest of my personal Estate 
is to be, by this my Last Will & Testament. 

Item. I give and bequeath my great Bible unto my Son, 
Anthony Hatch, after his Mothers Deceases, and it is my Will 
and Desire and I doe hearby order and direct the Same ac- 
cordingly, that all my personal Estate in any Kind or Respect 
whatsoever, belonging unto me at the time of my Decease, 
shall be equally devided between my sd. Dear wife, Elliza- 
beth Hatch, my three Sons, Vizt: Anthony Hatch, Edmond 
Hatch, & Lamb Hatch, and my Daughter Ellizabeth Hatch, 
to be and Remain, to them, and their heirs for ever, and her 
& their proper use and behoof. 

And Lastly, I doe nominate. Constitute and appoint my 
afforesaid Dear & Loving Wife, Ellizabeth Hatch, my true & 
Loving Brothers in law, Richard Whidbey and George Durant, 
to be my Executrix and Executors of this my Last Will and 
Testement. 

Antho. Hatch. X 

Signed, Sealed, published, pro- 
nounced, and declared to be the 
Last Will & Testament of Antho- 
ny Hatch, in presence of: 
J. Sweeny, 

his 

Thomas T Penrice, 

mark 

John Stevens, 

her 

Parthenia L Stevens. 

mark 

NoRH Cabolina ss. Sr. Richd Everard Barrt. Governor and Ordinary. 
The above Will was proved before Me by the Oaths of Thomas Penrice 
and John Stephens, Evidences thereto, in due form, this 16th. Dav of 
Novr. 1726. 

Richd. Everard. 

Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN HAYWOOD'S WILL. 

In the Name of God amen, the twenty third Day of July, 
in the Yeare of our Lord, one thousand, Sevin hundred & fifty 
Six. I, John hajrwood, of the County of Edgcomb, in the 
Province of North Carolina, being Sick & weake of Body but 
of perfect mind and memory, thanks be Given to God therefore. 
Calling unto mind the mortalety of my body & Knowing its 
appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordaine this 
my laste will & testement, that is to say, principally & first 



North Carolina Wills. 235 



of all, I give and Recommend my soul into the hand of God 
that Gave it; & for my body, I recommend it to the earth, 
to be buried in a Christian manner, and as touching such 
worldly Estate whare with it hath pleased God to bless with, 
I Give, devise and dispose of the in following manner & form: 

Imprimis, I give & bequeath unto my son, William hay- 
wood, ten Shillings, Sterling for his Birth Right, he having 
already Land, and Chatties. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Daughter, mary haj'- 
wood, hur heirs & assigns for ever, a bond of thomas Davis, 
dated the Sixteenth day of febrary, 1754, by which the Sd. 
Davis stand bound in the sum of forty pound. Conditionally, 
for the making a title for two hundred, thirteen acres & half 
of land. 

Item. I give & bequeath one half of the two tracts of land 
I now live on, witth the new house, milk house & 1 Corn Crib, 
to my two daughters, Deborah & mary haywood, to be by them 
possesed as long as they or either of them shall Continue Sin- 
gal & after that to my son, Egbert haywood, his heirs & assigns 
for ever. 

Item, I give the other half of the two aforesd. tracts of 
land to my son Egbert haywood, his heirs & assigns for ever, 
he paying out of the sd. Land when he Comes In possestion 
of the whole, ten pounds Sterling to his brother, John haywood. 

Item. Its my will that all other my Estate, Reile & personal, 
be Eqully Divided between my Six Children, that is to say, 
Deborah haywood, mary haywood, William haywood, Her- 
wood haywood, John Haywood, Egbert Haywood; further, 
that each Render an account of what they have alresdy Re- 
ceived in part of thare potion &c. 

And Lastly, I appointe all my aforSaid Six Children, Excrs. 
of this my laste will & testament. 

Jno. Haywood. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published, and 
pornouneds by the John Haywood 
as his last will & testement In 
presents of: 

Edward Crowell. 
Wm Campbell. 
Thomas Merrit. 

Edgecombe County, sc. December Court, 1758. 

The \vithin Will was in open Court Exhibd. on oath by the Excors, 
& proy'd by the Oath of Edward Crowell & Thomas Merrit, Two of the 
Subscribing Witnesses; & at the same time William Haywood & Egbert 
Haywood, two of the Exors. within mentioned were duly Qualifyed for that 
Oflfice, which is ordered to be Certify'd. 

Test. Jos. MoNTFORD, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



236 North Cakolina Wills. 



JOHN HECKLEFEILD'S WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen, I, John Hecklefeild, of the 
Precinct of Pequimmons, in the County of Albemarle, in the 
Province of North Carolina, Gent., being sick & weak of Body, 
but of sound mind & memory (Blessed be God for the Same) 
& Knowing ye Certainty of Death, to hereby make. Ordain, 
Constitute & Appoint this to be my last Will & Testament, hereby 
revoking & making void all former Wills by me made, & this only 
to stand & be of force in Law. First & principally I recommend 
my Soul to God that gave it, hoping and Assuredly trusting in 
& thro' the Meritts of my Blessed Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ, 
to obtain full & free pardon of all my Sins ; My Body I committ 
to the Ground to be decently interr'd at the discretion of my 
Executors hereafter mentioned, according to the manner I 
buried my last Wife. As for w't worldly Goods it hath pleas'd 
God to bestow on me in this Life, I give, devise & bequeath the 
Same in manner & forme following: 

Imprim. I give to the Hon'ble Charles Eden, Esqr., Gov- 
ernor, my Mourning Ring w'th a Death's Head & y'e Christall 

Item. I give to Mr. Edm'd Gale, ye Diamond Rign I for- 
merly us'd to wear, being all Diamonds. 

Item. I give to Mr. George Durant one Mourning Ring, 
value thirty Shillings. 

Item. I sett at perfect freedom from all Slavery to be claimed 
by my Heirs, Executors, &c., my Negro Woman Jane, for 
her diligent care had of me in my Sickness. 

All the Rest, Residue & Remainder of my Estate W'tsoever 
& wheresoever to be found I give & bequeath to my Son, 
Hecklefeild, & I further Nominate, make, constitute & appoint 
Mr. Edmond Gale & Mr. George Durant, Executors of this 
my last Will & Testam't, & Guardians to my sd. Son, John 
Hecklefeild, that they my afors'd Executors shall have the 
Tuition & Education of my sd. Son until he arrive at the age 
of Twenty & one years after the best thought manner this 
Country will admitt. 

What Negroes he hath Capable of it, I desire they may be 
hired yearly to Good paymasters for the better Support of my 
Sd. Son. And I further desire, that watsoever of his Estate 
will not be thought Serviceable to him when he shall come of 
Age, may be disposed of for good pay & converted into Young 
Negro Women for his use. 

But if my sd. Son do die before he be of the Age of Twenty 
& one years w'ch (by Gods blessing) will be in the year one 
thousand, Seven Hundred & Thirty seven, then w't Estate I 
have by this Will given to him, I give & bequeath as follows, 
viz: the one half p't thereof to my Sister in Law, Mrs. Mary 



North Carolina Wills. 237 



Cox, or her heirs, living near Essex Bridge," in Dublin, in Ire- 
land; the other half p't to Mr. Edm'd. Gale. 

In Witness whereof, I hereto set my hand & seal this thir- 
tieth day of May, in ye year of our Lord, 1721. 

John Hecklefeild (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd, publish'd & 
Declar'd by the Testat'r to be his 
last Will & Testam't in Pres- 
ence of: 

William Burclift. 

his 

Darby O O'Bryan. 

marke 

Enoch Flower. 

North Carolina ss. Charles Eden, Esqr., Govern'r &c. 

Darby O'bryan this day came before me & made Oath that he saw Cello. 
John Hecklefield, Seal & declare the within Will to be his last Will & 
Testam't & y't Wm. Berclift & Enoch Flower, the other two Evidences 
thereto were then Present; that ye Sd. Hecklefeild was then of Sound 
Memory & sign'd the same without any Constraint or compulsion. 

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto sett my hand at Chowan, Aug'st 
ye 8th, 1721. Charles Eden. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 305, Office of the Secretary of State. 



PETER HENLEY'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Peter Henley, Esquire, 
Chief Justice of the Province of North Carolina, Do make this 
my last Will and Testament in Manner & form following. Viz: 

Imprimis. I direct all my just Debts & funeral Expences 
to be paid; And whereas, just before my leaving England I was 
on the point of being married to Agnes Tucker of Corytown, 
near Honiton, in the County of Devon, Spinster, & Some 
Money was wanting to make the necessary preparations for 
that purpose which money, amounting to £400 Sterling, she 
advanced out of her own private fortune, & a short time after, 
to the great Disappointment of us both, the Marriage was 
postponed to be compleated at a future Day, after w'ch Marriage 
80 postponed I gave her my bond bearing Interest after the 
rate of £5 per Cent per Annum for the sd. Sum of £400. which 
yet remains unpaid. My Desire is that the said Bond may be 
discharged Out of any Moneys that may be in my posession, 
or the first that shall or may be collected after my Decease, 
with all the Interest that shall be found due thereon according 
to the Tenor of the Sd. Bond. 

There is also a Bond of mine of £40 : to Mr. Simon Bunker, 
of Axminster, in the County of Devon, attorney at Law, of 



238 North Cakolina Wills. 



which I am informed he has received part by a Cask of Indigo 
weighing 1371, but how much I cant tell, because I have never 
had the Account of Sales. 

There 's also a trifling Debt to Mr. Benjamin Mayberry, 
Taylor, of Craven Buildings, near Drury Lane, London, All 
which I desire may be paid & the Bonds cancelled. 

I Know of no others, & the first of these would not have been 
at all necessary but upon the critical Occasion on which it was 
advanced. 

With Respect to the rest of My Estate, Plantations, Negroes 
& Moneys with w'ch it has pleased God to bless me (except 
hereafter excepted) I hope they will be so managed & expended 
as to be most for the Interest and Advantage of my Son John 
Henley, to whom I devise all my Lands, Tenements & Heredit- 
aments, and all my personal Estate that shall not be disbursed 
for the payment of my Debts, Investing them however in John 
Campbell of Lazy Hill, Esqr., for whose humanity & Integrity 
I have the highest Honour & Regard. In trust, nevertheless 
to & for the Only Use & behoof of my sd. Son, John Henley, 
His Heirs and Assigns forever. And I earnestly entreat the 
sd. John Campbell, whom I hereby appoint Executor of this 
my last Will & testament to forward the Education of my Son 
as much as he can, & to endeavour to make him an useful Mem- 
ber of Society. 

And, whereas I have a great Deal of Good furniture, w'ch 
it will be better to Dispose of than keep, as also sundry parcells 
of Liquors, Molasses & Sugar, I wo'd chuse they should all 
together with my Chariott, be sold at publick Auction some 
Day During the Supreme Court at Edenton, which shall be 
held next after my Decease, for ready money only, (I mean all 
except my plate, w'ch I would have reserved), after having 
been first advertised for some time in the Carolina & Virginia 
Gazettes. And the moneys arising from such Sale to be applied 
for the purchasing of Negroes for the better stocking & improv- 
ing my plantations. 

And as I have observed great Losses & Damages arising 
to Orphans from the Buildings upon their plantations being 
suffered to run to decay, My desire is that every Edifice or 
Building upon my plantation in the county of Edgecombe, 
be kept in due repair at the Expense of my Estate, and that the 
Negroes w'ch I now have or w'ch hereafter may be purchased, 
May be constantly employed upon it under a proper Overseer, 
so as to make it turn to most account, & whatever money it 
may annually produce, the expence of my Sons Education 
and other Disbursements being first Deducted, my Executor 
to apply the Overplus most beneficially for my sd. Son, either 
in the purchase of young Slaves or any thing else he shall judge 
most proper. 



NoKTii Cakolina Wills. 239 



Item. I beg my said Executor would accept of 201 procla- 
mation Money, for Mourning & a Ring & I hereby revoke all & 
every other Wills or Wills by me heretofore made. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal, 
this 23d. Day of November, 1757. 

Peter Henley (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed, published & 
declared as & for the sd. Peter 
Henley, Esqrs. last Will & Testa- 
ment. Also in Our presence & We 
in the presence of each other have 
subscribed our names as Witnesses 
the 23d Day of November, 1757: 
Sarah McCulloch. 
Joseph Montford. 
RiCHD. Brownrigg, Jurat. 

North Carolina, Chowan County, ss July County Court, 1758. 
Present His Majesty's Justices. 

The above last Will & Testament of the Honourable Peter Henley, 
Esquire, deceased, was duely proved in open Court by the Oath of Mr. 
Richard Brownrigg, according to Law; and at the Same time John Camp- 
bell Esquire, Qualified as Executor to the said Last Will and Testament, 
by taking the Oath Prescribed by Law for the Qualification of Executors. 
Ordered that the Secretary have notice that Letters Testamentory may 
Issue thereon. 

Test. Tho. Jones, Cler. Cur. 
Endorsement on Back of Will. 

The Last Will & Testament of Peter Henley, Esqr., who departed this 
life on Tuesday the 2oth. day of Aprill, 1758, about nine O'clock in the 
morning, & was interred in the church in Edenton on the evening the 27th. 
of Same month, at six o'Clock in the evening, in a Decent manner, and 
much Lamented by his Acquaintance. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the OflBce of theSecretary of State. 

WILLIAM HERITAGE'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, William Herritage, of Craven 
County, in the Province of North Carolina, Gent., Being Weak 
in Body But of Sound and Disposing Mind and Memory, Do 
this Eighth Day of March, in the Year of Our Lord, One Thou- 
sand, Seven Hundred and Sixty Nine, make and Declare this 
to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and Form follow- 
ing, that is to say : 

Imprimis. I Will and require that my Body be Decently 
Interred at the Discretion of my Executors hereinafter named ; 
and that my Just Debts and Funeral Charges be first paid and 
satisfied. 

Item. I give and Devise to my Son, Heneage Herritage, 
the Land and Plantation where on I Dwell, commonly called 



240 North Carolina Wills. 



Springfield, on the East Side of Jemmys Creek; the Land I 
bought of George Metts, lying on the West side of Jemmys 
Creek; and Fifty Acres of Land, which I took up in the front 
of the said Land I bought of George Metts, and Patened in my 
own name. Also, the Land I had of Adam Moore, Grand 
Father to my said Son, Heneage, called Jemmys Neck lying on 
the East side of Jemmys Creek, at and below the Mouth thereof; 
and Five hundred and twenty Acres of Land joining the above 
mentioned Land, Called Springfield, and the Lands of Adam 
Moore & others as per. the Patent for the same will at large 
appear, And to his Heirs Male Lawfully Begottn; and in de- 
fault of such Issue, to my right Heirs forever. I also Give and 
Devise to my said son, Heneage Herritage, one Lott of Land 
lying in Newbern Town, and knowoi in the plan of the said 
town by the number (21) to him and his Heirs and Asignes 
forever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my said Son, Heneage Heri- 
tage, One Negro Man Named Mingo, One Negro Man Named 
Sherbro, One Negro Woman Named Tamer, One Negro Man 
Named Ben, One Negro Man Named Bill son of a Negro Woman 
named Bettress, One Negro Man Named Sam, one Negro 
Woman named Betto, one Negro Woman Named Kate, and all 
the Children she, the said Negro Woman Named Kate now 
hath or hereafter shall have, one Negro Woman Named Tor- 
tola and one Negro Child named Phebe, And to his Asignes 
forever. 

Item. I Give and Devise to my Son, John Heritage, all that 
Tract of Land or Plantation Called Harrow, Situate in Dobbs 
County (but formrly Called Johnson County); and also my 
other Lands adjoining or lying or being within three miles of 
my said Plantation called Harrow; and also my Land on the 
North side of Neuse River called Atkins Banks, containing 
as per Patent, Six Hundred and Forty Acres: be the same more 
or less, and whereon the Town of Kingston now is Situate And 
to his Heirs Male Lawfully Begotten Forever and In Default 
of such Issue to my Right Heirs forever. 

Item. I give and Devise to my said Son, John Heritage, 
one Lott of Land situate lying & being in New Bern Town, and 
known in the plan of the said town by the number (79), and 
to the Heirs Male lawfully begotten of his Body forever; and 
in Default of such issue then to my Right Heirs forever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my said son John, Heritage, 
One Negro Man Named Pompey, one Negro Man Named Joe, 
one Negro Man Named Peter (a cooper), one Negro Man Named 
Jack, who once belonged to John Williams, One Negro Woman 
Named Venus, Daughter of my Negro Woman Named Phillis, 
one Negro Woman Named Maria, one Negro Boy named Solo- 
mon, one Negro Boy Named Jacob, one Negro Girl named Moll, 



North Carolina Wills. 241 



one Negro Woman Named Lucy, and one Negro Boy Ben, 
her son, and also the Money due me by Bond from Stephen Lee 
for a Negro Woman Named Venus, which I sold to him, to the 
said John Heritage and His Asignes forever. 

Item. I Give and Devise to my Son, William Martin Heri- 
tage, all that Tract of Land or Plantation Situate in Craven 
County, Commonly Called Fort Barnwell, and also all my lands 
Contiguous and adjoining thereto, and within three miles of 
any part thereof, which I now have or hereafter may have take 
up or purchase; And also, four hundred Acres of Land I Bought 
of Robert Hays, Situate in Dobbs County (but then called 
Johnston County), and also, all the Land I have, Or shall take 
up, or Purchase, adjoining the same, and to his Heirs Male, 
Lawfully Begotten forever; and in Default of such Issue to 
my Right Heirs forever. I also Give and Devise to my said 
son, William Martin Heritage, one Lot of Land Situate In the 
Town of New Bern, and known in the Plan of The said Town 
by the Nimber (22) and also the Front of the said Lot, to hold 
to him and his Heirs Male Lawfully Begotten, forever, and in 
Default of such Issue to my Right Heirs forever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my said son, William Martin 
Heritage, one Negro Man Named Scipeo, One Negro Man Named 
Caesar (a cooper), one Negro Man Named Tom, one Negro 
Man named London, One Negro Woman Named Jude Daugh- 
ter of my Negro Woman Named Phillis, one Negro boy 
named Tom, one Negro Boy named Stephen, one Negro Man 
Named Balaam, one Negro Girl Named Suse Daughter of my 
Negro Woman Named Judith (Stephens Wife), one Negro Girl 
Named Winifred, and one Negro Girl Named Abigaal, two 
others Daughters of my Negro Woman Named Big Bess, and 
one Negro Boy Named Virgil son of my Negro Woman Named 
Priss, and to his Asignes forever. 

Item. I Give and Devise to my Son in Law, Richard Cas- 
well, a Piece or Parcell of Land, Situate in Dobbs County near 
Bear Creek, and above the Land Commonly Called Judge 
Smiths, on the North side of Neuse River, at or near a place 
called Herri bages's Banks and the Lot or Land Situate in New 
Bern Town on the North Side, whereon Mary Dupree lived, 
and is known in the Plan of the said Town, by the Number (190), 
to him and his Heirs and Asignes forever; and also one Negro 
Man Named Prince, one Negro Woman Named Big Rose, one 
Negro Woman Named Phillis, one Mulatto Boy Named Hes- 
keth, one Negro Boy Named Isaac, one Negro Girl Named 
Sabina and one Negro Man Named Stephen, and to his Asignes 
forever for the use and subject to the Incumbrances herein 
mentioned that is to say; That He, the said Richard Caswell, 
his Executors or Administrators, shall Annually pay to my 
Daughter, Susanna, and During her Nateral life the Sum of 

16 



242 North Carolina Wills. 



Forty Pounds, Proclomation Money, one Fourth part thereof 
to be paid to her once in every three Months in each Year, 
during the Time of her life. Which said Forty Pounds to be 
paid as aforesaid, I Give to my said Daughter for her seperate 
Maintenance and Support, without being subject to the pay- 
ment of Debt or Debts now due, or which may hereafter become 
due, to any person or persons from the present Husband of my 
said Daughter, or to his will or demand in any Respect What- 
Foever; And the said Negro Man Named Stephen to be Em- 
ployed in Tanning and Making of Shoes for my several Chil- 
dren herein mentioned and their Families and Slaves. 

Item. I Give and Devise to my Daughter, Elizabeth Heri- 
tage, one Lot of Land Lying in NewBern Town whereon Mary 
Dupree formerly Dwelt, being a Corner Lot and Numbered in 
the Plan of the Said Town (191), and also one other Lot of 
Land Ijdng in the said Town of NewBern and Numbered in 
the Plan of the said Town (84), and to her Heirs Male Lawfully 
Begotten forever and for Default of such Issue then to my Right 
Heirs forever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to mj^ said Daughter, Elizabeth 
Heritage, one Negro Man Named Jack, which I bought of Mr. 
John Campell, one Negro Woman Named Clarinda, one Negro 
Woman Named Judith (Stephens wife), one Negro Man named 
Harry, one Negro Boy Named Carolina, one Negro Man Named 
Mercury, one Negro Woman Named Big Bess, one Negro Girl 
named Jenny, Daughter of Big Bess, one Negro Girl Named 
Moll, Daughter of Clarinda, one Negro Girl Named Amy, and 
one Negro Boy Named Sam, the Two Children of Tamer, one 
Negro Boy Named Jupiter, one Negro Girl Named Hannah 
Daughter of Tortola, and one Negro Woman Named Priss, and 
to her Asignes forever. 

Item. I Give and Devise to my Son in Law, Richard Caswell, 
Thirty Eight ft. of Land in Front, lying in NewBern Town 
running Easterly and Westerly and Southerly Down or across 
near the mouth of Trent River, which said piece of Land I 
bought of Nicholas Routledge, and is the sams whereon my 
two Stores are situate, opposite the Lot Known in the Plan 
of the said Town by the Number (15) with its Appurtenances, 
to hold to him his Heirs and Asignes forever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Anna, now 
Wife of George Lovick, Esq., One Negro Woman Named Little 
Rose, one Negro Man Named Cado, son of my Negro Woman 
Named Clarinda, one Negro Man Named Frank, one Negro 
Girl Named Sail, Daughter of my Negro Woman Named Judith, 
and one Negro Man Named Billey, my late Waiting Man, and 
to her Asignes forever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter Sarah, Now 
Wife of Richard Caswell, one Negro Man Named George, one 



North Carolina Wills. 243 



Negro Man Named Moses, his Brother, one Negro Man Named 
Cato son of my Negro Woman Named Phillis, one Negro Boy 
Named Daniel son of my Negro Woman Named Tamer, one 
Negro Woman Named Judy Mother of my Negro Woman 
Named Tamer, and one Negro Woman Named Rachel, And 
to her Asignes forever. 

Item. It is my Will and Desire that my Son in Law, Richard 
Caswell have the Tuition and Guardianship of my Daughter, 
Elizabeth Heritage, and my Son, William Martin Heritage, and 
I do appoint the said Richard Caswell Guardian to my said 
Daughter and Son accordingly during their Minority. 

Item. I will and Ordain that the Executor of this my last 
Will and Testament shall, with all convenient speed for and 
toward the performance of this my last Will and Testament 
(after my Decease) Bargain, Sell and Alien all those my Lands 
I shall be possessed of at my Death, except such as are by this 
Will Specially Given and Devised^ and for the Doing, Executing 
and perfect finishing whereof I do by these Presents Give, 
Grant, Will, and Transfer to my said Executors and the Sur- 
vivors or Survivor of them full power and Authority to Grant, 
Alien, Bargain, Sell, Convey, and Assure all my said Lands 
Except as before Excepted, to any Person or Persons and 
their Heirs forever, by all and every such Lawfull Ways and 
Means in the Law, as to my said Executors or Survivors or 
Survivor of them, as their Council Learned in Law shall think 
Necessary. 

Item. I Will and Desire That all the rest of my Personal 
Estate not herein particularly Given, be sold at Public Vendue 
to the Highest Bidder at twelve months Credit, the Purchaser 
or Purchasers to Give Bond with Sufficient Securities, oa 
Interest, before the Delivery of the Article or Articles, he, she 
or they, may or shall Purchase, and the Monies arising there- 
from, together with the Monies arising from the sale of my 
Lands above directed to be sold, together with my outstanding 
Debts be Divided Equally among my Children hereafter Named, 
that is is to say: my Son Heneage Heritage, my son John 
Heritage, my son William Martin Heritage, my Daughter 
Sarah Caswell, wife of Richard Caswell, my Daughter Anna 
Lovick, wife of George Phenny Lovick, and my Daughter 
Elizabeth Heritage, they first paying thereout to the Children 
my Daughter Susannah may, have Lawfully Begotten before 
she shall be a Widow if it shall so happen, on the arrival of the 
Eldest of them to the age of Fourteen Years, the sum of Fifty 
Pounds Proclamation Money with Interest from the Sale of 
my said Estate above mentioned until the same shall be paid 
to the said Children of my said Daughter Susannah, but in 
case she shall ***** arrive to the age of Fourteen, 
that then and in such case the said Fifty Pounds above men- 



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tioned shall be paid to her my said daughter Susannah with 
the Interest due to the time the same shall be paid her, for her 
own proper use and behoof forever. 

Item. I Will and Direct that my Executors hereafter named, 
out of the Monies arising by and out of the sale of my Lands 
and Personal Estate above directed to be sold, pay unto the 
Servant I may have living with me as a House keeper at the 
time of my Death, the sum of Ten Pounds Proclomation money 
Unto whom I give and Bequeath the same forever, to be paid 
within Six months after my Decease. 

And Whereas I, the Said William Heritage, some time between 
the Years of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred & forty 
four, and One thousand seven hundred and forty eight, did by 
four several Deeds of Gifts Give to foure of my Children, to wit: 
Heneage Heritage, Sarah Heritage, Anna Heritage, and Su- 
sannah Heritage, Sundry Pieces or parcels of Land lying in Cra- 
ven and Johnston Counties; and also sundry Goods and 
Chattels, Which said Several Deeds I kept in my own Custody 
not having suffered them or any of them to be proved or acknowl- 
edged in order to Alter, Destroy, and Revoke, or other wise to 
make void the same as I thereafter should or might think 
proper. Since the Execution of which said Deeds, the same are 
lost, mislaid or privately taken out of my Custody so that I 
could not now cannot Alter, Revoke, Destroy and make void 
the same as my intention is to do could I find and get Possession 
of them. Wherefore, to prevent any Disputes or Law Suits 
which may arise Between my Children after my Decease, 
for or by Reason of, the Gift to them, or any of them of any 
Lands, Goods or Chattels, contained or mentioned in the 
above mentioned Deeds, which said Deeds I do hereby Revoke, 
Disannull, and Make Void, to all intents and purposes as if 
the same had never been made, Therefore, it is hereby. Pro- 
vided always, and my further Will is, and I hereby Expressly 
Declare, that if my Son or Sons, Daughter or Daughters, 
Legatees, and Divisees herein mentioned or their or either 
of their Husbands, or their or either of their Heirs, or other 
Legal Representative or Representatives, shall at any time 
hereafter Controvert or Oppose any Part of this my Will, or 
shall Obstruct or hinder the admittance of all or any of 
the before mentioned Legatees and Devises or their Heirs, 
or any other Legal Representatives or Representative, of, in, 
or to, any of the Hereditaments, Lands, Tenements, Goods or 
Chattels, or other the Premises hereby Respectively given 
them as aforesaid, or shall at any time after such their, or any 
of their Admittance and Possession either in Law or Equity 
or otherwise Molest, Sue, or Trouble any such Legatee or 
Divisee whereby, to put him, them, or any of them, out of 
or get, or take possession of the same Premises or any part 



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thereof, for or by Reason of the Deeds of Gifts as aforesaid Made 
and above mentioned, or for, or upon account of my not having 
cancelled or otherwise made Void the same * * * ^y^^ 
not otherwise, & I hereby Revoke and make Void the Legacy, 
Estate, Share, and Interest of her, him or them, my above men- 
tioned mentioned Son, or Sons, Daughter, or Daughters, Legatees 
or Devisees aforesaid, or her or their Respective Husbands, and 
of their Respective Heirs, Executors and Adminstrators, and 
other Legal Representative or Representatives, of, in and unto, 
the before mentioned Legacies and Devises so given to them 
as aforesaid, and then, and in such case, but not Otherwise, 
I hereby Give, Devise, and Bequeath all such said Estate & 
Estates, Legacies, and Bequests hereby given, from such of 
them, my said Son or Daughter, or their, or either of their, 
Legal Representative or Representatives as shall so Contrevert, 
Obstruct, oppose or Molest all, or any of the before mentioned 
Legatees or Divisees in manner aforesaid, unto such Legatee 
or Legatees, Devisee or Devisees, who by Means thereof shall 
be Prejudiced or suffer thereby, the same to go and be paid 
to * * * use of, and be paid to such Legatee or Legatees, 
Devisee or Devisees so Prejudiced, and to their Respective 
Heirs, Executors and Administrators, or other Legal Repre- 
sentative or Representatives proportionably according to His 
Her, or their, loss or damage sustained by means thereof. Pro- 
vided, nevertheless, that if my said Son or Sons, Daughter or 
Daughters, Legatee or Legatees, aforesaid and all other persons 
Lawfully Claiming Any Estate, Right or Interest of in or to 
the Premisses by, from or under them, — either of them shall and 
do as soon as may be, or can be after my Decease Ratify and 
confirm this my Will, and also Release unto the said other 
Legatees or Devisees Respectively all their Estate Rights 
Title and Interest of, in, and to the several Estates, Monies, 
Legacies, Devises & Premises so by me hereby Respectively 
Given as aforesaid, then; — and in that case, the last before 
mentioned Proviso shall be void and of none effect, anything 
therein contained to the contrary in any wise Notwithstanding. 
And Lastly, I hereby Make, and Ordain, and Appoint, my Son 
in Law, Richard Caswell, and my Sons, Heneage Heritage and 
John Heritage, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, 
which is comprised in three sheets of paper Wrote on Every 
side thereof, hereby Revoking all other and former. Wills by 
me heretofore made, and Ratifying and confirming this to be 
my Last Will and Testament and none other. 

In Wittness whereof, I have hereunto put and affixed my 
Hand and Seal the day and year first above written. 

William Herritage (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published and 
Declared by the said William 



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Heritage as and for his Last Will 
and Testament, in the presence 
of us who have Subscribed our 
Names as Wittnesses, and not 
only Wittnesses to the signing on 
this Sheet but also to the Testator 
affixing his Name to Two other 
sheets which are to this annexed 
and the whole complete his Will. 

Bayley (?) 

Will, Banks. 

Danl. Barry. 

CODICIL. 

I, William Heritage, of Craven County, Gent., do this tenth 
day of April in the yea,T of Our Lord, One Thousand, Seven 
Hundred and Sixty Nine, make and Publish this Codicil to my 
last Will and Testament, in manner following, that is to say: 

I Give and Bequeath to my Son, Heneage Heritage, my Gold 
Watch and One Negro Girl named Bella and to his Asignes 
forever. Also, I Give and bequeath to my Son, John Heritage, 
my Silver Watch, commonly worn by my Son, Heneage Heri- 
tage. 

And whereas, in and by my last Will and Testament I have 
Given and Devised to my aforesaid Son, Heneage Heritage, 
the Land a Plantation whereon I Dwell commonly called 
Springfield on the East side of Jemmys Creek, and sundry 
other Tracts or Parcels of Land Situate in Craven County 
adjoining the same, which are Particularly described in and by 
my said last Will and Testament and to his Heirs Lawfully 
Begotten, and in Default of such Issue to my Right Heirs for- 
ever; and whereas, I am Apprehensive it will be for the Benefit 
and Advantage of my said Son, to have a Fee Simple Estate 
in all those Lands, I do therefore give and Devise to my said 
Son, Heneage Herritage, all those Lands commonly called 
Springfield and other Tracts or Parcels of Land Adjoining 
the same, which are Particularly mentioned and Described 
in my last Will and Testament to be given and Devised to him, 
in manner aforesaid. To hold to him and his Heirs and Asigns 
forever, without any manner of Limitation or Condition what- 
soever, any thing in my said last Will and Testament to the 
Contrary Notwithstanding. 

And lastly, it is my Desire that this Codicil be annexed to 
and made part of my last Will and Testament to all intents 
and purposes. 

In Wittness Whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and 
Seal the Day and Year above written. 

William Herritage, (Seal) 



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Signed Sealed Published and 
Declared by the above named 
William Herritage, as a Codicil 
to his last Will and Testament in 
the Presence of us : 

David Gordon. 

her 

Margaret X Wiggins. 

mark 

Elizabeth Blount. 
Rd. Caswell. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



HARMAN HILL'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, the 4th of December, 1752. 
I, Harman Hill, of the County of Beaufort, in the Province of 
North Carolina, being very Sick and Weak of body, but of 
Perfect mind and Memory, thanks be to God therefor, Calling 
unto mind the Mortality of my body and knowning that it is 
Appointed unto all men once to Die, Do make and Ordain this 
my last Will and Testament, that is to say. Principally and 
first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of 
God that gave it and for my body, I give to be buried in a 
Christian like and Decent manner at the Discretion of my Exec- 
utors, Nothing Doubting but I shall receive the same again 
at the General resurect'n, by the Mighty Power of God; and 
as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath Pleased 
God to bless me in this life, I give. Devise and Dispose in the 
following manner and form: 

Imprimis. It is my Will, and I do order, that in the first 
Place all my Just Debts and Funeral Charges be Paid and 
Satisfied. 

Item. I Lend unto my Dearly and well beloved wife, Sarah 
Hill, two Negroes Named Scipio and Sarah, with two Large 
Feather beds and Furniture, One Desk and Four Chairs, one 
Chest. I likewise lend unto the said Sarah Hill, one fourth of 
my Plantation, and two Horses Named Ball and Primas, One 
Middle Siz'd Table, Tavo Pewter Dishes and one Dozen of 
Plates, one Small Wallnut tree fram'd Looking Glass, 6 Oecamy 
Spoons, Four Cows and Calves, Two Sheep, Namely, one 
Wether and one ram, untill the Decease of the said Sarah Hill, 
then after to Descend to the heirs, only my Desk to return 
to my Son, Harman Hill. I also Lend unto my Wife, one 
Middling iron Pot and one brass Kettle, During the term 
afores'd, then to descend to my heirs. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my said Wife, four of my 
best Steers for ever. 



248 North Carolina Wills. 



Item. I give and bequeath unto my Dearly and Well 
beloved son, Harman Hill, A Tract or Parcel of Land lying and 
being in the County of Beaufort, formerly Called Callums 
Creek, the said Land Containing Four hund'd and Thirty 
Acres and taken in Cary's time, only, Near about Thirty Acres 
of the said Land belonging to Capt. Richard Evans, and Joyns 
his Land and one Negroe Boy named Jack, one Duck Gun, and 
a Mare Called Chance, and one Cow and Calf, two New Club 
Axes, One Iron Pot, Four Plates, unto him for ever. Excepted, 
that the said Harman Hill dies without Issue, then the said 
Land to be equally divided among my heirs. 

I Likewise give and bequeath unto my Son afores'd, One 
Silver Stock Buckle, and one fifteen Bottle Case and Bottles, 
and one Beaverett Hat, and one Small Oval Table, and my 
Chest, to him, his heirs and Assigns forever. 

Item. I Lend unto my Daughter, Elizabeth Hancock, one 
Negro boy Named Cuffy During her Life, and after the Decease 
of the said Eliz. I give the said Negroe to be Devided between 
her two Sons, (Viz), James & William, to them for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto the said Eliz. Hancock 
one Mare Called Fancy, Two Plates, to her, her heirs and 
Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto Sarah Rice, One Negroe 
boy Named Cezar, One Feather bed and Furniture, Two 
Cows and Calves, One Mare Called Jenny, Two Plates, one 
Small Iron Pot, to her and her heirs & Ass'gs for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter, Ann 
Slade, One Negroe boy Named Quacko, and one Large Feather 
bed and Furniture, to her, her heirs and Assigns for ever. I 
likewise give and bequeath unto my afr'sd Daughter, Ann Slade, 
a Tract or Parcell of Land, Containing Three hundred and 
fifty Acres, Lying and being on the South side of Pamplico River, 
begining at a Poplar and running So. 35 D. wt. 290 Pole to a 
Pine, and the Lines as is in the Patten. Provided, that the 
Husband, Joseph Slade, does in Consideration of this Gift, 
build a House 25 foot long, 16 foot Wide, where the Wife of 
me shall appoint, then within two years after the Decease of 
me, then the the said Land to be and remain forever. Otherwise 
the said Gift to be Void, and Descend to my heirs; I Likewise 
give unto the said Ann Slade a Trading Gun for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter, Mary 
Smith, One Negro Girl Named Pegg, Two Cows and Calves, 
one Iron Pot now in her Possession, Three Plates and one Large 
Pewter Dish, one Walnut tree Fram'd Looking Glass, one Case 
of Nine Bottles, to her, her heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter, 
Rachel Hill, One Negro Girl Called Sail, One Large Oval 



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Table, two Cows and Calves, one Mare Colt, Six Pewter basons, 
Three Plates and one Pewter Dish, to her, her heirs and Assigns 
for ever. 

Item. I give to my Wife and Children £32— 12s— lid, 
Virg'a Money, to be equally Divided to them, their heris and 
Assigns for ever; and all the remaind'r Part of my Estate to 
be equally Devided among my heirs afors'd to them for ever. 

I Likewise make and Ordain and Constitute my Wife, Sarah 
Hill, and Joseph Slade, and Mr. John Barrow, my Whole and 
Sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament, and Do 
Deny, Revoke and Disanul all other former Wills, Legacies, 
Testaments by me in any Wise before Named, Will'd and 
bequeath'd, Ratifying and Confirming this, and no Other, 
to be my Last will and Testament. 

In Testimony hereof, I have hereunto fixed my hand and 
Seal the Day and Year afores'd. 

Harman Hill (Seal) . 

Sign'd, Seal'd, Pronounc'd and 
Declared by Harman Hill, to be 
his last Will and Testament in 
Presence of us : 

Edmund Pearce, 
Joshua Pearce, 
Griffeth Howell. 

Beaufort County, ss. 

At a Court held for the sd. County, at Bath Town, on the second tues- 
day in March, Anno Dom., 1755. Present his Majesty's Justices. 

This certifies that the last Will & Testament of Harman Hill, deed., 
was exhibited into Court & proved by Edmond Pearce, one of the sub- 
scribing witnesses, who swore that he saw the sd. Harman Hill execute 
the same and publish it as his last Will & Testament, & that he was then 
of sound & disposing mind and memory; & also that he saw Joshua Pearce 
& Griffeth Howell, the other subscribing Witnesses, Set their Hands thereto 
at the same time. 

And Sarah Hill, Joseph Slade & John Barrow, qualified as Exor's thereto, 
by taking the Oaths according to Law. 

Ordered that the Secretary have notice that Letters Testamentary may 
issue. 

Test. Walley Chauncey, CI. C. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in office of Secretary of State. 



ISACK HILL'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. The Third Day of March, 
in ye year of our Lord God, One thousand, Seven hundred & 
Ten, I, Isack Hill, of Chowan prcinct, in ye province of North 
Carolina, planter, being sick of Body, but of Good & perfect 
Memory (God be praised). Doe Make & ordaine this my last 



250 North Carolina Wills. 



will & Testam't (& I utterly revoke & Disannull Every other 
former Testaments, Wills, legaces, & bequeiths, Executor 
& overseer by me in any wise before this time, made, named, 
willed & bequeithed), in manner & forme following: First, I 
Commend my Soul into ye Hands of God my maker, hopeing 
assuredly through ye onely merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour, 
to be made partaker of life Everlasting; & I Commend my 
Body to ye Earth where It is made, to be Decently buried by 
my Executors hereafter named; & what Estate God Allmighty 
has been pleased to bless me with in this world I will Give & 
bequeith in manner following, Vizt: 

My Tract of land I now live upon, Containing Six hundred 
& forty Acres, to Be Equally Devided between three of my Sons, 
Vizt: Michal, John & Isack, that is two hundred & Thirteen 
Acres & one third part of one Acre to My Son Michal (which 
he now lives upon) & ye same quantity of land Adjoyning to 
my Son Michals (which he now lives upon his land) I Give to 
my Second Son, Isack, & ye other Devidend of ye tract I Give 
to my Third Son, John. & to my Youngest Son, Nathaniel, 
I Give three hundred & twenty acres of land I bought from 
Thomas Pollock adjoyning to that part of ye foresd Tract I 
have Given to my Son Michal. Ye above quantity of land I 
have Given to Each of my Sons by this my last will & Testam't, 
I intale on them, their heirs & assigns for Ever, & when it shall 
please God to Call one or any of them, haveing no Issue, males 
then their land to be equally Devided among their Surveying 
Brothers, & having Given my Eldest Son, Michal, his Share 
of ye Cattle & hoggs, ye remaining part, that is those that Shall 
be found properly belonging to me at my Death, I Give unto 
my three Sons, Isack, John, & Nathaniel, & my Dear Daughter, 
Martha, shall have her choice of ye Cattle & Hoggs for her 
share, not Exceeding ye Same Number her Brother has, & their 
Shares I leave to be Given them by my Executor, & I further will 
that ye hand mill shall remaine for ever were she now is, & that 
all my Children shall have equal previledge to use her were she 
now stands, & this Dwelling house & all ye other houses on this 
plantation to me, I Give to him whose land they happen to be 
upon, & Commit ye Emediate Care of my hand Mill to him. 

I will that all my houshold furniture to be Equally Devided 
between my three. Sons Isac, John & Nathaniel, & my Daughter, 
Martha, always letting he Chose for her Share, & theirs to be 
Given them according to ye pleasure of my Executors. 

I will that my horse & mare remaine at ye Plantation were 
they now are for ye use of ye Same till they Increase to four, 
& then to be Devided to my three Sons last named, & my 
Daughter, Martha, 

& I appoint Capt. Robt. west. Executor of this my last will 
& Testam't, likewise, I leave to his Care my youngest Son, 



North Carolina Wills. 251 



Nathaniel till he be Capable to provide himself a livelihood, 
or till he be Majour, & Desire he may Endeavour to keep my 
two sons, Isack & John, on ye plantation where their Sister 
Martha, till they Can better provide for themselves. 

In wittness whereof, I have hereunto Subscribed my name & 
Seal, to this my last will and Testament, before these wittnesses : 
Edward Bryan, William Maule & John Hale. 

Isack Hill X (Seal) 

William Maule. 

Edward Bryan. 

John Hale. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 33. 



JOHN HASSELL'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. John Hassell, of the Prov- 
ince of North Carolina and County of Tyrrel, being Sick and 
Weak of Body but of Sound and perfect Mind and Memory, 
thanks be to almighty god for the Same, and Calling to Mind 
the Mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed 
for all men once to die, Do make and ordain this to be my last 
will and testament, first and principally I Recommend my 
Soul to God that gave it, and my Body to the Earth to be 
Buried in a Deacent and Christian like manner, at the Descre- 
tion of my Executors hereafter Mentioned; And as Touching 
such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless 
me with In this life, I give and Dispose thereof in manner and 
form following: 

Imprimis. I give unto my Dearly beloved Wife, Rachel 
Hassell, all my movable Estate of what Nature & Kind soever, 
to her proper use forever, Except Such legacies as are partic- 
ularly otherways mentioned and Disposed of. 

Item. I give and bequath unto my wellbeloved Son, John 
Hassell, a Plantation on the West Side of Scupperlong River, 
Containing one Hundred acres and known by the Name of the 
Plains, unto him his heirs and assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Son, Joseph 
Hassell, one hundred acres of Land on the East Side of Scupper- 
long River lying on the North Side of the Leading Swamp, 
Begining at the head of the Leading Swamp at a goom, from 
thence to the popler Line, unto him and his Heirs and Assigns 
for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Son, 
Isaac Hassell, one hundred acres of Land on the East Side of 
Scupperlong River, on the north Side of the Leading Swamp, 
begining at the popler line, from thence to the three marked 
pins at Phelpsis Swamp, to him & his heirs and assigns for ever. 



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Item. I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Son, Ben- 
iamin Hassell, my Manner Plantation and the Said Land belong- 
ing to it, after his Mothers Deceas, to him and his heirs and 
assigns for ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my two Sons, Isaac Hassell 
& Beniamin Hassell, a negro man named Robin, after their 
Mothers Decease, to them and their Heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item. I give to my Daughter, Mary Wynne, Five Shillings 
Currant money of Virginia, to her & her Heirs and assigns for 
ever. 

Item. I give to my Daughter, Rachel ward, Five Shillings, 
Currant Money of Virginia, to her and her heirs and assigns 
for ever. 

Item. I give to my Daughter, Sarah fox, five Shillings, 
Currant Money of Virginia, to her and her heirs & assigns for 
ever. 

Item. I give to my Daughter, Esther Hassell, five Shillings, 
Currant Money of Virginia, to h'r and h'r heirs & assigns for 
ever. 

Item. I give unto my fore Sone before mentioned, my Saws, 
and Carpenters tools, & Coopers tools, and Shoemakers tools, 
after their Mothers Deceas, to them and their Use for Ever. 
Lastly, I Constitute, ordain and apoint my beloved Wife, 
Rachel Hassell, whole & Sole Executrix of this My last will 
and testament. Utterly Renouncing and Revoking all former 
Wills by me heretofore made, Ratifying & Confirming this to 
be my last Will & Testament. 

In witness whereof, I the said John Hassell, have hereunto 
Sit my Hand and Affixed my Seal, the Twenty fifth day of 
March anno: Domini, 1754. 

Signed Sealed Pronounced and 
Declared by the said John Hassell 
in the Presents of us: 

John Hassell, (Seal) 
Thos. Wynne. 
Jeremiah Wynne, Jurat. 
Peter Wynne. 

Exrs Qualifd. 

NoKTH Carolina. Tyrrell County, ss. June County Court, 1754. 

Present his Majestys Justice's: 

These may Certify that Jeremiah Wynne, One of the Subscribing Evi- 
dences to the Within Will, personally appeared in open Court and made 
Oath on the Holy Evangelist of almighty God, that he was Present and 
Saw the within named John Hassell Sign, Seal, publish, Pronounce and 
Declare the within to be and Contain his last Will and Testament, and 
that he was then, and at that time, of sound and Disposing Memory; 
and tliat he also saw Thomas Wynne and Peter Wynne Sign their Names 



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thereto at the same time; Then also Appeared Rachel Hassell and Quali- 
fied as Executrix by taking the Oath by Law appointed for the Qualifi- 
cation of Executors. Ordered that the Hon'ble James Murray, Esqr., 
Secretary of this province, or his deputy, have notice thereof, that Let- 
ters Testamentary Issue thei'eon as the Law Directs. 

Test. Evan Jones, Clk. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JAMES HODGES' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, the Second Day of February, 
one thousand, Seven Hundred, fifty Eight. I, James Hodges, 
of Pasquotank, North CaroHna, being very Sick & weak in 
body but of Prefect mind & Memory, thanks be therefore 
given unto God, Therefore calhng unto mind the mortaUty 
of my Body and knowifig that it is appointed for all Men once 
to Dye, do make and ordain this my last Will & testament, 
that is to say, Principally and first if all, I give & recommend 
my Soul, into the Hands of god that gave it; and my Body I 
Recommend to ye earth to be Buried in decent order, at ye 
Discretion of my Executors. 

Item. I give & Bequeath to my Son, Josiah, that Planta- 
tion & Islands on the N. E. Side pasquotank River Bridge to 
him & his heires for ever. 

Item. It is my Will & Desire that if my loving Farther, 
Joseph Hodges, as Willed any part or Parcel of his Estate to me, 
I humbly beg him to give & Bequeath it to my well beloved 
Son, Jams. Hodges, Jun., to him & his heires for Ever, & farther, 
it is my desire yt my loving Brothers, Joseph & Stephen Hodges 
shall collect all my Debts on the Great Bridge Books, and to 
Pay all my Just Debts that I owe in Norfolk & theire Lawfull 
Commissions. 

Item. I give & Bequeath to my Son, Willis Hodges, wt. 
over Rush of my Book debts, if any Remaining, to him & his 
Heires for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my loveing Son, Samuel 
Hodges, Negro boy named Peter, to him & his Heires for ever. 

Item. I also give a bequeath to my Loveing Son, Willis 
Hodges, Negro boy Named Sam, to him, & his heires for Ever. 

Item. I give & bequeath to my well beloved Wife, my writing 
Desk & bigest ovel Table, my Painted Chest & Seal Skin trunk, 
one Set of Silver Teaspoons & Tong's, & all my Pewter I brought 
out of Virginia, Two Frying pans, five Iron pots, & all ye Plan- 
tation utensiels, & Sufficiant of household Meat to Support ye 
Family untel New years day, & fat. 

It is my Will that my Estate shall Pay for ye Building of a 
New Kitchen, w'th one small Brick Chimney in room of the old 



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wood Chimney. And farther, I give & Bequeath to my loveing 
wife all Small Furniture, such as Earth'nware & Coopers, &c., 
and ten old chairs and Six red Do., & one Safe Bought of Tim- 
othy Hickson, one Iron Chafeing dish, & all ye aforsd. men- 
tioned, to her and her Heires for ever. I likewise desire that 
none of my Children shall lay any Clame to any Part or parcel, 
or any part, of my Wifes Estate that she was Posest of before 
I married her. 

Item. I give & Bequeath to my Loveing Son, James 
Hodges, my lot of Land & Marsh on the west Side of the road 
going to the Great Bridg accord'g to ye bounds that Thomas 
Manning formerly held by, & give him my Storehouse standing 
by brick hous formerly belonging to Mr. Charles Sweny, 
and I give him my Roan horse called Rock, & a dark bay Horse 
wch. I had in Swop of Solomon Timple, & my Riding Sadie and 
housing. 

Item. I give, bequeath to My loveing Wife, the use of 
my Negor Woman call'd Phebe, tell my Son, Portlock attains 
to the age of Twenty one years, and then the sd. negro Phebe 
& her increase to return to ye sd. Portlock & his heires for Ever. 
I likewise give him ye Horse I bought of David Cook, Call'd 
Ball, to be sold by Ferebe Hodges & the Money Laid out in 
Goods to support ye sd. Portlock. 

Item. I give & Bequeath to my well beloved Wife, my 
horse call'd Dultage, to her & her Heires for ever, & the use of 
Sam & Peter tell my two Sons, Willis & Josias Hodges comes to 
Lawful age ; & it is my desire that my two sons, Josias & Willis 
Hodges, shall not in any wise disanul my part of the sd. Clause 
before mention'd. 

Item. I Give & bequeath to my daughter Kesiah Curlin, 
Negor girl call'd Sarah, & one feather bed & furniture, spining 
wheel, pewter, one chest deliver'd to her when Marri'd, in 
full of her Portion, to her & her heirs for Ever. 

Item. I give & Bequeath to my Daughter, Molly, the 
Negro Girl call'd Rachel, to her & her heirs for Ever. 

Item. I give & bequeath to my Daughter, Frances Hodges, 
one negro Girl Call'd Hannah, to her & her Heirs for Ever, 
I likewise give to ye use of my wife, ye use of the two Negro 
Gerles Hannah & Rachel, tell my two Children, Molly & Frances 
Hodges Comes to Lawful age. 

Item. I give & bequeath to my Son in Law, Joseph Stokely, 
my new Survey over ye River on ye N. E. side Pasquotank 
River, & I give him Cash to Purchase a grant for ye sd. Survey 
of Land, to him & his heires for Ever, & I desire that my 
Exe'or or Executors to take out the grant Soon after my decease. 

Item. I give & bequeath to my Daughter, Miriam Hodges, 
one Negro Girl call'd Nan, to her & her heires for Ever. 



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Item. I give & bequeath to my loveing Son, James Hodges, 
my negro man Call'd Boatswain, to him & his heires for Ever. 

Item. I Give & bequeath, & it is my Will & desire, that my 
Brother, Joseph Hodges, Pay to Colo. Robert Tucker, thirty 
Pound wch. I owe him upon Balce. of old Bond, & ye Joint 
Bond Brother Joseph Hodges & I ower ye sd. Robert Tucker, 
in Part of Eighty five Pounds that Brother Joseph Hodges 
owes to me, & uppon Settlem't wn. I was Last in Virginia in 
December last; & I further desire, that my loveing Brother, 
Joseph Hodges, shall Com in here & take all ye Invoics that 
is in PardonShip between him & I, at Spraules, Newtons, 
Atchison, & Sum them up & see wt. the Amounts is, & then 
go to ye sd. Sproules, Newtons & Atchison, & take true Copys 
of what we have Paid in company & see if I fall in Debt to pay 
it, giveing me Credit for ye one half of all ye money he pays 
away of mine, in my Old Book list; all ye Moneys that can be 
got in. Brother Joseph Hodges must have one half & ye other 
half to my well beloved Wife, Miriam Hodges in Concideration 
of Supporting & Schooling ye Children, & after my beloved 
Wife, Miriam Hodges & Brother Joseph Hodges & Mr. Andrew 
Miller, Merch't, if any remains to be Equal Divid'd between 
my two Sons & Daughters, Lamb, Portlock, Molly & Frances 
Hodges. 

Item, I give & bequeath to my loving Wife, Side Saddle 
& my longest Gun, Some wite &nd Brown Sugar Bought of 
Capt. Headly and Part of a Barr'l Molasses. 

Item. I give & bequeath my short Gun I brought from 
Virginia, to my Son, Lamb Hodges, & one pair of hand Mill 
Stones being now in Possession of Solomon Temple. 

Item. I further give strict orders that no Person or Persons 
shall Pretend to make Publick vandue of any Part or Parcel 
of my before Mentioned Estate, under Penalty of one hundred 
Pounds, proc. Money. 

Item. I give & Bequeath to my loving Wife, Mariam Hodges 
four feather beds and furniture I brought out of Virginia, 
to her & her heires for ever. 

Item. I give to my Daughter, Molly Hodges, three new 
Black Chairs, & one small Ovel Table, to her & her heires for 
Ever. 

Item. I give & bequeath to my daughter, Frances, three 
new black chaires, & one Square Table. 

I do hereby appoint my real friend, Colo. Robert Murdon, 
& ferebe Hodges, my whole & Sole Executors of this my last 
Will & Testament. And I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke 
and disanul all & every former testaments. Wills, Legacies 
& bequests & Exers., by me in any ways before bequest, and 
Executors by me in any ways before named, Willed, & be- 



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queathed, Ratifying & Confirming this & no other to be''my 
last Will & Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Seal, 
the day & year above Written. 

James Hodges, (Seal) 
Signed, Seal'd, pubhshed, Pro- 
nounc'd & Declared by the sd. 
Jams. Hodges as his Last Will 
& testament in ye Presence of us 
ye Subscribers: 

Test. John Harris, Jurat. 
Daniel Koen. 

the mark 

John J. M. Murden. 

of 

North Carolina, Pasquotank County. March Court, 1758. 

Present His Majesties Justices: 

Theses may Certify that John Harris, one of the Evidences to the 
within Will, Appeared in open Court and Made Oath on the holy Evan- 
gelist, that he was present and James Hodges, sign, Seal, publish and de- 
clare the within to be and Contain his last will & Testament, and that 
he was at that hime of Sound & disposing memory, and that he also saw 
Danial Coin & John Murden, the other two Evidences, Sign their names 
thereto at the same time. Then appeared Joseph Hodges, Exe'r in Vir- 
ginia and was duly Qualified. Ordered that the Honle. Richd. Spaight, 
Esq., Secretary, have notice that Letters may issue. 

Test. Thos. Taylor, Clk. Cou. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 

JOSEPH HOLEBROUGH'S WILL. 

In ye Name of God Amen. The Eighteenth day of October, 
171L I, Joseph Holebrough, of ye County Bath, & Pamli- 
coth precinct, Be'.ng very Sick & weak in Body, but of perfect 
mind & memory, Thanks be Given Unto God. Therefore 
calling to mind ye mortality of my Body & knowing that It 
is appointed for all men once to dye, Doe make & ordain This 
my Last will & Testament, That is To Say, principally, & First 
of all, I Give & recommend my Soul into ye hands of God That 
Gave it, & my Body I recommend To ye Earth, To be buried 
in decent & Cristian manner at ye discretion of my Executor, 
nothing doubting but at ye General Resurrection I Shall receive 
The Same again by ye mighty power of G d; and as touching 
Such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleas'd God To bless 
me in This Life, I Give, devise And dispose of ye Same in ye 
following manner & forme: 

I Give bequeith unto My dearly beloved friend, Alexander 
Avera, One Gun, one Chest, one white Coat, & all my Carpen- 
ters Touls. 



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I Give & bequeith into Elizabeth avera one Gold Ring, one 
peuter dish & four plates. 

I Give unto my beloved friend, Swan Swanson, Two Cows 
& Calfs which did run this Summer at Mr. price Plantation, 
& one heifer at Mr. Holms. 

I Give & bequeith unto my well beloved Brother, John 
Holebrough, fourteen Shillings Due me, from Martenquam, 
deceased. I Give & bequeith unto my Brother, John Hole- 
brough, 1 younge horse. I Give & bequeith unto my Brother, 
John Holebrough, all my wearing Cloths, only one white 
Coat excepted. 

I give & bequeith unto my Brother, John Holebrough, two 
Ewes, one ram & all my Cattle in Generall; only, two Cows 
& Calves & one heifer Excepted. I Give & bequeith unto my 
Brother, John Holebrough, Seventeen Shillings and Six pence 
due upon accompt. from Patrick Pendal. 

I Give my well beloved Brother, John Holebrough, whom I 
likewise Constitute, make & ordain my Sole Executor of this 
my last will & Testam't, all & Singular my lands, messauges 
& Tenements, & wills, legacies & bequeits, & Executors by me 
in any ways before named willed & bequeithed, & ratifying, & 
Confirmeing this & noe other To be my last will And Testam't. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seal ye 
Day & year Above written. 

Joseph H Holebrough (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, publishd, pro- 
nounced & declared By ye Sd. 
Joseph Holebrough as his last 
will Testament, in ye presence of, 
us ye Subscribers: 

Daniel Hallsey. 
James Leigh. 



THOMAS HOSKINS WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. The 24th. of October, 1733. 1, 
Thomas Hoskins, of The precinct of Chovan, in the County of 
Albemarl being weak in body but of perfect mind & memory, 
Thanks be To God Therefore, Calling to mind ye mortality 
of my body & knowing yt it is appointed for all men once to Diee, 
do make & ordain This my Last will & Testament, That is to 
Say, principally, & first of all, I give & recommend my Soul 
into ye hands of God That Gave it; and my body I recommend 
to ye Earth to be buried in a Decent & Christian Manner at ye 
Discression of my Exrs., nothing doubting but at ye General 
Resurrection I Shall receive ye Same again, I Shall receive ye 
same again by The mighty power of God; & Touching such 

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Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased ye Almighty to bless 
me with in This Life, I give, Demise & Dispose of ye same in 
The in ye following manner & form: 

Impr. I give to my daughter, Sarah Charlston, one Gold 
ring, I give to willm. Luton, husband to my Daughter, Ann, 
Deseaset ten Shillings. 

Item. I give to my Son, William Hoskins, whcme I Likewise 
Constitute, make & Ordain one of my Exrs. of This my Last 
will & Testament, All my Estate Excepting These few articles 
Here mentioned. I give to my Daughters, Mathew the Stone 
Called fib, and one fether bed and furniture, one hundred pounds 
province bills, one pot, one pan, one Table, Two Dishes, four 
basons & Six plates, four Cows & Calves, Three Ews and Lambs. 
I give to my Daughter, mary, one negro to her Liking, Which 
is to be raised out of The Estate, & one hundred pounds province 
Bills, one feather bed, one pot, one pan, one Table, two Dishes, 
four basons, & Six plates, four Cows and Calves, Three Ews & 
lambs. Which is to be raised & Levied out of ye Estate; 

And I do hereby Disallow, revoke & Disanul all & Every 
other former wills. Legacies & bequests & Exrs. by me in any 
ways before named, Willed, & bequeathed. Ratifying and Con- 
firming This & no other to be my Last will & Testament. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal 
ye Day & year above Written, & Lastly I do make Consti- 
tute ordain & appoint my Son, William Hoskins, and John 
Benburry Exrs. of This my Last Will and Testament. 

In Witness Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal. 

Thomas Hoskins, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Delivered in 
ye presence of us: 

John Mitchenor, 
James Smith. 

Chovan. ssc. April Court, 1734. 

The Within Will of Thomas Hoskins was proved In open Court by ye 
oath of John Michneor, an Evidence Subscribing Thereto, who deposed 
he saw James Smith Sign ye sd. Will as an Evidence. 

Test. MosELEY Vail. Cle. Coui'. 

Recorded in Will Book 3, page 304. 



ISAAC HUNTOR'S WILL. 

In The Name of God amen. I, Isaac Huntor, of Chowan 
County, Being of perfect Memory and minde and Calling to 
minde the Uncertainty of this Transitory Life, Do make and or- 
dain this my Last will and Testament, in manner and forme 
following, first, I Bequeath my Soul to almighty God; and my 
Body to the Earth to be Buried at the Discretion of my Ex- 



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ecut'r, hereafter named; and as for my worldly Estate which 
it hath pleased God to Bestow upon me, I Give and Dispose of 
asfolloweth, Vizt: 

First, my will and Desire is, that all my Just Debts be Trewly 
paid and Discharged by my Execr. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Son, Elisha Huntor, my 
plantation whereon I now Live, and the plantation whereon he 
now Lives, together with all the Land thereunto Belonging, 
I Say to my sd. Son, Elisha Huntor, and his heirs and Assignes 
for Ever. I also give to my Sd. Son, Elisha Huntor, my Negro 
man named Duke, to him and his heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my son, Jesse Huntor, all my 
Land and plantation Purchased of Thomas Morris as Pr. (Deed) 
Deed of Sale Containing three hundred Acres, be it more or 
less, I Say to my son, Jesse Huntor, and his heirs and assignes 
for Ever. I also give to my sd Son Jesse Huntor, my Negro 
boy named Toney, I Say to him and his heirs and assigns for 
Ever. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my son, Isaac Huntor, all 
my Land in Bartea County, as by a pattent Dated the twenty 
Eighth day of Febuary, 1744/5, for one hundred and fifty 
acres; also, a Deed of Sale for 170 acres, Dated April, 20, 1745, 
and Joining to Elisha Huntors Lands, I Say to my Son, ISaac 
Huntor, and his heirs and assignes for Ever; I also give to my 
sd. Son, Isaac Huntor, my Negro Girle named Venus, she and 
her Increase; also, one Good feather Bed and furniture there 
unto belonging; also three medle Sized puter Dishes and one 
puter Bason, and one Iron pott of forty pounds weight, one 
frying pan, and two Cows and Calves, to him and his heirs 
for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Son, Daniel Huntor, Seventy five pounds, 
Currant Money of Virginia, to be Raised out of my Estate, it 
being in Consideration as I have not Given him any Land or 
negroe, I also Give to my sd. Son Daniel Huntor, one Gcod 
feather Bed and the furniture thereunto belonging, also three 
Medle Sized puter Dishes, one puter bason, and one Iron pott 
of about forty Pounds weight, one frying Pan, and two Cows 
and Calves, I Say to him and his heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter, Alee Perry, my Negro man 
named Tobey, to her and her heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter, Hannah Riddick, my Negro 
Girle named Lucey, She and her Increas, to her and her heirs 
for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter, Elizabeth Perry, my Negro 
Girle named Kate, provided She pay to my Daughter Alee 
five pounds Currant money to make the Valine of Tobey Equill 
with her negro Kate, and then I Say to her and her heirs for 
Ever. 



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Item, I Give to my Daughter, Rachell Walton, my negro 
woman named Hagor, to her and her heirs for Ever. 

Item. I Give to my Daughter, Sarah Huntor, my Negroe 
Girle named Tresea, also my Side Saddle, and my Leather Trunk 
with a Date of 1734 on it, and a Horse or mare of four pounds 
Valine, and three Meddle Sized puter Dishes, one puter Bason, 
one Iron pott, one frying Pann, two Cows and Calves, and one 
Good feather bed and the furniture thereunto belonging, I 
Say to her and her Heirs for ever. 

Item. I Give to my Grand Children, ye Sons and Daughters 
of my Daughter, Jean Deceast, namely Jesse Phillip, & Mary 
Perries & Sarah field, to Each and Every of them the Sum of 
five pounds, Currant money of Virginia, to them and their heirs 
for Ever. 

Item. I Give to Zilphea Parker, Daughter of Jonathan 
Parker, one Good feather Bed and furniture, and two Puter 
Dishes & three puter plates provided, that if She Stays and 
Lives with me or in my family till She Cumes to the age of 
Eighteen years and Behaves well, or at ye day of Marriage, 
if to my, or friends Satisfaction, then I say, to her and her 
heirs for Ever. 

Item. All the Rest and Residue of my Estate not before 
given, be it of what nature or Kindsoever, It is my Will and 
Desire that it be Equally Devided between my Sons and 
Daughters Namely: EHsha, Jacob, Jesse, Isaac, Daniel, Alee, 
Hannah, Elizabeth, Rachell, and Sarah, Share and Share 
a Like; it is also my Desire that my Son, Jacob Huntor, have & 
injoy all my Right of the Water Mill. 

Lastly, I Nominate and appoint my Son, Elisha Huntor, 
my whole and Sole Executor to Se this my Will duly fulfiled 
and performed, and I do hereby Revoak and Make Null & Void 
all former or other will or wills heretofore by me made, pub- 
lished, or Declared, Either by word or wrighting, and if my Son 
Elisha Should happen to Die before this my will be fulfiled, 
then, and in that Case, I Do hereby appoint my Son, Jacob, 
and John Gordon, or Either of them, to Se this my Last Will 
and Testament Duly fulfiled. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand and fixed 
my Seal this Seventeen day of aprill, 1752. 

Signed, Sealed, published, and 
Declared by the Testator to be his 
Last Will and Testament in the 
presents of us: 



Moses Sumner. 
Samuel Sumner, Jurt. 
John Sumner, Jurt. 



Isaac Huntor (Seal) 



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Chowan County, ss, April Court, Anno Dom., 1753. 

Present His Majestys Justices: 

These may Certifie, that the within Will was Duly Proved in Open 
Court, by the Oaths of Samuel Sumner and John Sumner, two of the 
Subscribing Evidences thereto; and at the same time appeared Elisha 
Huntor, Executor, in Open Court and was Duly Qualified thereto by 
taking the Executors Oath by law appointed. Ordered that the Secretary 
of Said Province have Notice thereof that Letters Testamentary issue 
thereon as the Law Directs. 

Test. James Craven, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in Office of Secretary of State. 



HENRY HYRNE'S WILL. 

North Carolina ss. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Henry Hyrne, of New Han- 
over County, in the Province aboves'd. Gentleman, being in 
an 111 state of health but of a sound mind and memory, blessed 
be God, Do make. Declare and Publish this my last Will and 
Testament, hereby revoking and Declaring Null and Void all 
former or other Wills by me heretofore made. First, I recommend 
my Soul to almighty God, hoping and believing a remission of 
my sins and the Errors and failings of my life through his mercy 
and the mediation of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ; And my 
body to the Earth to be Decently buried at the discretion of my 
Executors herein first after Named. And as to my Worldly 
estate with which it hath pleased God to bless me, I Give, Be- 
queath, devise and dispose of it in manner and form following: 

Imprimis. I Give, Devise, and Bequeath to my Nephew, 
Henry Walters, and his Heirs and Assigns forever, all that my 
plantation and six hundred & fourty acres of Land whereon I 
now dwell in New Hanover County, called New Hyrnham, to- 
gether with the five hundred and fifty three Acres of Land ad- 
joyning and contiguous thereto, devised to me by my Honoured 
Father, Colonel Edward Hyrne, being Part of a larger Tract 
of Land belonging to my said Father in his life time (as by a 
Plan thereof Annexed to his last Will and Testament may at 
large appear). 

Item. I Give, Devise and Bequeath to my said Nephew, 
Henry Walters, and his heirs and Assigns for ever, all that my 
other Plantation containing about Seventeen hundred and 
fourty seven Acres of Land in New Hanover County whereas 
***** (Illegible) and Devised by me said Father to 
my said Brother, George Hyrne (as by a Plan thereof annexed 
to the last will and Testament of my said Father may at large 
apcar) and by the death of my said Brother George descended 
to me. 



262 NoKTir Cakolina Wills. 



Item. I Give and Bequeath to my said Nephew, Henry 
Walters, my negroe man Call Casar and my Negroe Girl called 
Hannah. 

Item. It is my will that my House, plantation and lands 
be rented out by my Executor first Named, for the benefit and 
advantage of my said Nephew, Henry Walters, at a moderate 
rent with a covenant in the lease that the person renting the 
same shall, at the Expiration of such lease, leave the Said Houses 
& plantations in the same good repair they are in when he leases 
them, or any of them he shall so lease. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my Neice, Elizabeth Walters, 
my Negroe Girls Betty and Calia. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Nephew, Joseph Walters, 
and my Nephew, George Walters, Ten pound, proclamation 
money, to each of them. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath, I give and Bequeath to my 
Nephew, Moses Britton, my Geld Sleeve Buttons. 

Item. Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Niece, Mary 
Britton, my shagarene case of Silver Instruments, also my Six 
Silver Tea spoons, silver Tea Strainer and Tongs. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Nephew, Henry Britton, 
my silver Watch and Silver pepper Castor, in rememberance 
of his regard and kindness shown me, in coming to see me and 
staying some time with me. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Nephew, Francis Brit- 
ton, my Gold Stock Buckle (and) And my six silver table Spoons, 
in remembrance of his regard and kindness Shuon me in coming 
to see me and staying some time with me. 

Item. Whereas, I have been greatly aflicted with Sickness 
and thereby rendered incapable of going about or transacting 
my own business, except for about fourteen months, for more 
than twelve years past, and since my making a former Will, 
And my Good Friend and Neighbor, Frederick Jones, Esquire, 
having all the said time (except the said fourteen months) Trans- 
acted my business, settled my accounts, and also as my Attorney 
during my absence when I went to Philadelphia for the recovery 
my health managed and directed my Whole Affairs and business 
to my satisfaction and the benefit of my Estate, I therefore. 
Give and bequeath to the Frederick Jones, and his Assignes, my 
Negro Called or Named Tobey. I also Give and Bequeath to the 
said Frederick my Negroe Woman called old Lucey, he paying 
into my Estate so much proclamation money for the Said Lucey 
as she shall be appraised at, by three honest and credible persons 
to be worth, the said Lucey having been a good Slave, it is my 
desire my said friend, Frederick Jones should have her, as I 
am Sensible his humanity is such that he would treat her well. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my said Friend, Frederick 
Jones, my stand of Cruits I bought of Mr. Smith, also my two 



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volumes of Chambers Dictionary, and such of my other books 
as he shall choose to have. 

Item, It is my further Will, and I do hereby Order and 
direct that my Executor, the said Frederick Jones, shall have 
and take five per centum Commission on all moneys that shall 
arise the by sale of such of my Estate as is or shall be in — my 
Will ordered is to be sold * * * (Illegible). 

Item. I Give and Bequeath to my God Daughter, Elizabeth 
Jones, Daughter of my Friend, the said Frederick Jones, my 
Negroe Woman called Flora, wife to my Negro man call Toby, 
together with her three children by Name, Bessy, Toby & Guy. 

Item. It is my Will and I do hereby order and direct that 
all my Negroe Slaves, household Goods, Stocks of weak ? Cattle, 
horse, Hoggs, Sheep, Geese, Turkeys, Ducks and Fowls of every 
kind. Carts, Waggon and Plantation Tools of every kind, and 
all the rest and Residue of my Estate of what kind or nature 
Whatsoever, not in this my will by me before bequeathed and 
disposed of, be sold by my Executor, the said Frederick Jones; 
and in case of his death by my Nephews, Moses Britton & 
Frances Britton, and the money arising by the sale thereof, 
after payment of my just debts and Funeral Expenses & the 
Commission aforesaid before Given & Orderd to my Executor 
the said Frederick Jones, I give and Bequeath to my Nephews, 
Moses Britton, Francis Britton, Henery Britton & my Niece, 
Mary Britton to be Equally distributed among them. Share & 
Share Alike. 

Item. It is my Will & I desire my Executor, Frederick Jones 
do imediately after my decease, send my Negro man Cato with 
an anon'mt of my death to my Nephews, Moses Britton & 
Francis Britton, and is is my desire that my will be not opened 
till they have such Notice. 

Lastly, I Nominate & Appoint my aforesaid Friend, Fred- 
erick Jones, Esquire, Executor of this my last will & Testament 
& after his death I Nominate & Appoint Moses Britton & Fran- 
ces Britton, Executors thereof. 

In Testimony whereof, I have, to this my last Will & Test- 
ament, set my hand and seal this nith — day of September, 
in the year of our Lord, one thousand and seven hundred and 
Seventy two. 

Henry Hyrne (Coat of Arms on seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published and 
declared by the said Henry 
Hyrne, as, and for his last Will & 
Testament in the presence of us. 
Saml. Gwann. 
John Buford. 
Benjamin Williams. 
William Buford. 



264: NoKTH CAKOLiiirA Wills. 



N. B. The words "and fourty" between the thirteenth 
and fourteenth Hnes from the Top of the first page, first inter- 
lined; and the Words "fourty" in the twenty second line, and 
Hannah, in the twenty nith line of the said first page blurred, 
before the Signing of the Will on the other half of this Sheet, 
by the said Henry Hyrne in the presence of us. 

Sam Gwann, 

John Buford, 

Benjamin Williams, 

William Buford. 

North Carolina, ss. 

Codicil. I, Henry Hyrn, of New Hanover county, in the 
Province abovesaid, Gentleman, Do this day make and declare 
this my Codicil in manner following, that is to Say, 

Whereas, In my Will bearing date this ninth day of Sep- 
tember, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, Seven hundred 
and Seventy two, I have forgot to dispose of my wearing 
apparell I Do now by this my Codicil Give and Bequeath all my 
Wearing apparel to my Nephews, Joseph Walters, Henry Wal- 
ters & George Walters (except my Shirts or Wearing Linnin) 
to be Equally divided among them. And my shirts or Wearing 
Linnin, I Give and Bequeath to my said Nephews, Joseph Wal- 
ters, Henry Walters Gorge Walters, and my Neice, Elizabeth 
Walters, to be equally * * * (Illegible) I Give and Be- 
queath to my friend * * * (Illegible) in transacting my 
Law business the sum of Ten pounds proclamation money, 
to be paid him out of the money arising by the Sale of the resi- 
duum of my Estate. 

And Lastly, It is my Will and desire that this present Codicil, 
wrote in the same Sheet of paper whereon my will is wrote, 
be made a part of my Last Will & Testament to all intents and 
purposes. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto put my hand and Seal, 
this ninth day of September, one thousand Seven hundred and 
seventy two. 

Henry Hyrne (Coat of Arms on Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published & 
declared in presence of us: (The 
word "Elizabeth Walters" be- 
tween the tenth & eleventh line 
from the Top of the Codicil first 
interlined). 

John Ruford. 
Benjamin Williams. 
William Buford. 

The within last Will and Testament and Codicil thereto, of Henry 
Hyrne, deceased, was proved before me this 26th. day of October, 1773, 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 265 



by the Oath of William Buford, one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto, 
who swore that he was present and did see the within named Testator 
Sign, Seal, publish and declare the same to be and contain his last Will 
and Testament, and that * * * (Line Illegible). 

And the Said Frederick Jones, the Executor in the said Will named, 
having qualified by taking the Oaths of an Executor agreeable to Law. 
It is Ordered that Letters Testamentory issue thereon accordingly. 

Jo. Martin, 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



JAMES INNES' WILL. 

In the Nam of God Amen. I, James Innes, of Cape Fear, 
in North Carolina in America, Coll. of the Regement of sd. 
Province, (Raised for His Majestys imediate Service and Com- 
manded in Chief of this Expedition to the Ohio, Against the 
French & there Indeans, whoe have most unjustly Invaided & 
fertified Them Selves on His Majestys Land), Being now 
readdey to enter upon Action & of Sound minde, Memory & 
Understanding, Do make this my Last Will & Testament, in 
Manner & Forme following, viz: 

I recomend my Soul to the Almighty God that gave it, 
relying on the merits of Jesus Christ for Mercy at the last day. 
My Bodie, I most freely Offer to be disposed off as God in His 
wise providence shall please to direct. 

I recomend the paying of all my Just & Lawful Debts, 
instantly or when demanded. I direct a remittance may be 
made to Edinburgh, Sufficient to pay for a Church Bell for the 
Parish Church of Cannesby, in Caithness, agreeable to my 
Letter to mr. Jams. Broadee, Minister there. 

I also appoint and direct, that there may be a furder 
remittance made of one hundred Pounds, Sterll., for the Use of 
the Poor of the said Parish of Cannesby, and the said summ of 
One hundred Pounds, to be put to Interest for the use of the 
Poor of Said Parish, as formerly directed by me. 

I also give & bequeath, att the Death of my Loving Wife, 
Jean Innes, my Plantation Called Point Pleasant, & the Op- 
posite mash Land over the River, for which there is a Separate 
Patent, Two Negro young Women, One Negro young Man, and 
there Increase; all the Stock of Cattle and Hogs, halfe the Stock 
of Horses belonging att the time to that Plantation With all 
my Books, and one hundred Pounds Sterling, or the Equivalent 
thereunto in the currency of the Country, For the IJse of a 
Free School for the Benefite of the Youth of North Carolina. 
And to see that this part of my Will be dewly Executed att the 
time, I appoint the Colonell of the New Hanover Regiment, 
the Parson of Willmington Church & the Vestrey for the time 



266 North Caeolina Wills. 



being, or the Majority, of them as they Shall from time to time 
be Choised or Appointed. 

The Residue of my Estate, both reall and personall, I lave 
to the Sole disposall of my Loving Wife and companion of my 
Life, Jean Innes, whome I appoint to be Sole Executrix of this 
my last will and Testament, which I desire may be recorded in 
the Publique Regester. 

In testimony hereof, I have put my hand and Seall, this 
fift day of July, and in the Year of our Lord, God, One thousand, 
Seven hundred, fifty and four. 

James Innes (Seal). 
Done at Winchester, in Virginia, in 
presence of us, Sign'd, Sealled, & 
published : 

John Carlyle. 
W. Cocks. 
Caleb Grainger. 

The foregoing Last Will and Testament of James Innes, Esquire, was 
duly proved before me by the oath of Caleb Grainger, who made Oath on 
the holy EvangeHsts, that he saw and heard the said James Innes, sign, 
seal and publish the foregoing as, and for, his last Will and Testament 
in the presence of the said Caleb Grainger, John Carlyle, and William 
Cocks, who subscribed their respective Names as Evidences thereto, in 
presence of the Testator, who was at the same time of sound and Dis- 
posing Memory and Understanding. 

Let Letters Testamentary Issue hereof to Jean Innes, Executrix in the 
foregoing Will named. 

Brunswick, 9th., Octor., 1759. 

Arthur Dobbs. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 

CHRISTIAN ISLER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God aman. The Fourth Day of October, 
one Thousand, seven Hundred and forty Seven: I, Chrystian 
Isler, of the County of Craven, In the provins of North Carolina, 
Blander; being Very Sick and Weak In the Body, but of perfect 
Mind and memory, thanks be given unto god, therefore Calling 
unto Mind the Mortality of my body and knowing that it Is 
appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my 
Last Will and Testament, that is to Say, principally and first 
of all, I Give and Recomment my Soul Into the hands of God 
that Gave it; and my body I Recomment to the Earth, to be 
buried in decent Christian Burial at the Descretion of my 
Executors, not doubting but at the General Resurrection I 
Shall Receive the Same again by the mighty power of God; 
and touching Such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased 
almighty god to bless me in this Life, I Give, Demise and 
dispose of the same in the following maner and form: 



]N"oRTH Carolina Wills. 267 



Imprimis, I Give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Isler, my 
dearly beloved Wife, one negro man Callit Cato, and one negro 
women Callit judee, two plow horses under Ceers and one plow 
and fluck, one pay Mare Callit jan, and one three year old horse; 
and the third of all my Houshold goods, and of all my Chattle, 
to her, the Said Elizabeth Isler, my Wife, her heirs, Executors 
or asministrators or assigns for Ever, and her Widow Sead on the 
blantation I now Life on by her freely to be possessed with out 
ang Interruption ^ * * * 

Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Sonn, John 
Isler, one negro man Callit Embero, and one horse Callit Zany, 
with my Sadie and bridle, and five four year old Steers, five 
three year old heafers with Calvs, and one Yearling horse, I 
give to him, his heirs. Executors, administrators and assigns 
for Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my well beloved Son, Wil- 
liam Isler, my land and blantation I now Live on, and one negro 
boy Callit Simon, and one maladder boy Callet Scot, and four 
Ew& and lambs, and one Ram, and Eight Sows and picks, I 
give to him, the said William Isler, his heirs. Executors, admin- 
istrators, and assigns for Ever. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Daughter, 
Elizabeth Isler, one feather bed, one negro boy Callit Nooris, 
and one Sorrel mare and Cold, all of which I Give to her, the 
Said Elizabeth Isler My Daughter, to her, her heirs, Executors, 
administrators and assigns for Ever; and also, the third of all 
my household goods, and the third of all my Chattle, to her for 
Ever. 

Item. I Give and bequeath to my well beloved Daughter, 
Susanna Isler, one negro boy Callit Charles, and one Two year 
old mare that Came of old Jan; and also, the third of all my 
Houshold goods, and the third of all my Chattle, all of which 
I Give to her, her heirs. Executors, administrators and assigns 
for Ever. 

Item. I to Elect and Choose my well beloved brother, Fred- 
erick Isler, and John Isler, and William Isler, my Sons, for my 
Executors, to act acording to this my last will and Testament, 
and I do here by utterly disallow. Revoke and disanul, all and 
Every other former testament, wills, Lagacies and Requests 
and Executors by me in any ways before named, Willed and 
bequeathed, Retifying and Confirming this, and no other, to 
be my Last will and testament. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal 
the day and year above written. his 

Christian C E Isler (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published, pro- '^^^ 

nounced and declared, by the 
Said Christian Isler, as his Last 



268 KoKTH Caeolina Wills. 



will "and testament, In the pres- 
ence of us the Subscribers: 

Melcher Remm. 

James Marshel. 

her 

Sarah X Lickblat. 

marke 

On the Oaths of Melcher Remm and Sarah Lickblat, of the due Execu- 
tion of this Will, Let it be Registered. The within named John Isler 
and WiUiam Isler having taken the oath of Extors. Dated this 7th day 
of November, 1747. E: Hall, C: J: 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOSEPH^JENORE'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, Joseph Jenore, Surveyor 
Generale of North Carolina, being Sick and weak, but of Sound 
mind and memory, do make and ordain this my Last will and 
Testament, desiring my body may be decently buryed, And 
recommending my Soul humbly to the mercy of God. 

Impris. I will That all my Just Debts be payed as soon as 
Conveniently may be, and after my funeral Expences & Debts 
are payed, I Devise & bequeath all my Estate, real & personal 
whatsoever and wheresoever, to my Dear wife, Anne Jenore, 
to her, her heirs & assigns. 

And I do hereby appoint my sd. wife sole Executrix of this 
my last will and Testament. My son being already provided 
for & under the Care of his grandfather, I give him one Shilling 
only, not doubting but due Care will be Taken of him. And I 
do hereby revoke all other wills by me made. 

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal. 
This 30th. (30 ) day of Sept., 1732. 

Jo. Jenore. 

Signed, Sealed, published & declared, 
to be his last will and Testament 
in presence of us : 

Wm. Little. 
R. Foster. 
Williams. 

No. Carolina, ssc. Jan'ry 13th., 1732. 

Ayleffe Williams Personally appeared before me and made oath on the 
holy Evangelist, that he Saw Joseph Jenoure, Esqr., Sign, Seal, publish 
& Declare the within written Instrument to be & contain his last will 
and Testam't, and that he Saw WiUiam Little & Robt. Forster sign as 
Evidences at the same time. Geo. Burrington. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



I^OETH Carolina Wills. 269 



GABRIEL JOHNSTON'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the Name of God Amen, This is the last will and Testa- 
ment of Gabriel Johnston, Esquire, Governor of North Caro- 
lina. 

Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto my Dearest Wife, 
Frances Johnston, a Plantation called Possum Quarter, lying 
and being in Granville County. I also give and bequeath 
unto her another Plantation Called Conahoe, with the Three 
Hundred Acres lying near it by Gainers Plantation, both in 
Tyrrel Countys, together with a small Plantation lying on 
Salmon Creek in the County of Bertie, which I lately pur- 
chased of Lamb Hardy, to her & her Heirs for Ever. 

Item, it is my Will that the said Frances Johnston shall 
at a Time she Shall Think proper and Convenient for her 
own Interest and that of my Daughter, Purchase for her own 
Use, and in Order to Manage and Stock the aforesaid Planta- 
tion, Twenty Working Negroes, Seventy Head of black Cattle, 
and a Proportional Quantity of Hoggs, which Purchase I 
allow her to make Either all at Once or Gradually as it shall 
best Suit her Interest; or if it can't be done Easily to take 
the said Negroes out of the Estate of my Daughter, Penelope, 
and take Care to have the Gradually Replais'd. 

2° I give & bequeath unto my Dearest Daughter, Penelope 
Johnston, all my Lands lying the Counties of Bertie, North- 
ampton and Granville which I had by her Mother, to her and 
her Heirs for Ever, and all the Slaves I had by her Mother 
when I married her, Together with their Increase. And in 
Case my Wife shall Choose to Remain in North Carolina 
and Reside upon the Lands of, and live with my Daughter 
(which is my Hearty Wish), my will is that she, my said Wife, 
shall have the Use of all my said Daughters Plantations, and 
for her Encouragement to Cultivate & Improve these Planta- 
tions, Especially in Raising Silk, and she, my said Wife, shall 
Receive and Enjoy for her own Proper Use, One Half or Moiety 
of the Yearly Produce of the said Plantations, untill the Time 
of my said Daughters Marriage, or her Attaining the Age of 
One and Twenty, I likewise give my Daughter all the live 
Stock which shall be on my said Plantations at the Time of 
my Decease. And I Earnestly Request my Dearest Wife to 
be a kind tender Mother to my Dear little Girl, and to bring 
her up in the Fear of God and under a deep Sense of her being 
always in his Presence, and in Sobriety and Moderation Con- 
fining her Desires to things Plain, neat and Elegant, and not 
aspiring after the Gayety, Splendor and Extravagances; and 
Especially, to take Care to keep within the Bounds of her 
Incomes, and by no Means to Run in Debt. 



270 North Carolina Wills. 



And in Case it shall please Almighty God to remove my 
Daughter without her leaving any Children behinde her, it is 
my Will that the Above Estate shall go to my Brothers Sons 
and their Heirs Heirs forever; and that in such Case my Dearest 
Wife, Frances Johnston, may Enjoy, Possess and live upon 
any One of my Plantations she shall Choose Within Twelve 
Months after my Decease, and my Brother, Samuel Johnston, 
may in like Manner Choose any other of my Plantations to be 
Enjoyed during their Natural lives. 

It., I give and bequeath unto Henry Johnston, now at 
School in Newhaven, in the Colony of Conecticut, a Tract of 
One Thousand Acres of Land Lying on Cypress Creek on the 
South Side of Trent River in Craven County; and a Tract of 
Nine Hundred and Eighty Acres lying on the South Side of 
Trent, to Carolina Johnston, his Sister; and a Tract of Four 
Hundred and Odd Acres lying on the Head of Trent and 
New Rivers to my Neice, Penelope Johnston, to them and 
their Heirs for ever. All which Lands formerly belonged to 
WiUiam Smith, Esqr., Chief Justice of this Province, and 
were left to me by his Will. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Brother's Two Son, 
Samuel Johnston and John Johnston, a Tract of Land of 
Seven Thousand Acres lying on Deep River in Bladen County, 
which I hold under the Name of Edward Griffith, Esqr., to be 
Equally Divided between them, to them their Heirs, Execu- 
tors for Ever. 

It, I give unto my Daughter, Penelope, all the small Islands 
lying in Roanoke River, and in the neighbourhood of Mount 
Gallard. 

It., I do will, and hereby Impower my Executors here- 
after Named, to Sell all the Remainder of my Real Estate 
to the best Purchaser within Two Years after my Decease, and 
the Monies arising from the Sale thereof, I do hereby Order 
to be applied to the Payment of my Just Debts. 

I leave all my Houshold Furniture, Plantation Tools and 
Necessaries to my Wife and Daughter in Case they Remain 
in this Province; My Books, I leave to William Cathcart, 
Esqr., after my Wife and Brother have Choose out them any 
Number not Exceeding Forty Each. 

It, To my Sister, Elizabeth Smear, of the County of Fife, 
North Britain, my large Repeating Gold Watch after it has 
been put in Order at the Expence of my Estate. To Carolina 
Johnston, so be she settles at her Plantation, Ten Cows and 
Calves, with Hoggs in Proportion, and Five Negroes, And to 
Each of my Brother's Daughters, at the Day of their Mar- 
riage, Two Negroes. And all that Distressed poore Family 
I Recommend to the Kindness and Protection of my Dear 
Wife, not Dareing to leave more to my Brother least it should 



North Carolina Wills. 271 



be Seized to his Creditors, and his Family have no Benefit by 
it. As for all the Remainder of my Estate, after Payment of 
my Just Debts as above Directed, I Order all may be sold 
and my Credits and Arrears of Sallary to be Divided in Five 
Parts; One Fifth to my Wife, Two Fifths to William Cathcart 
in Trust for my Brother for the Education of his Family, One 
Fifth for my Sister, Elizabeth Smear and her Heirs, and One 
Fifth to Henry Johnston. 

It., I give unto my Dearest Wife, One Negro Female Child 
Called Titty, and leave her Sole Executrix of this my last 
Will; And in Case of her Death or Absence, Samuel Johnston 
and William Cathcart, Esqr., Executors, Done at Edenhouse 
this Sixteenth Day of May, 1751. 

Gab: Johnston. (Seal) 
This last Will and Testament 
all written with my Own Hand 
and Contained in this & the Two 
Preceeding Pages was signed. 
Sealed and Declared to be my 
last Will and Testament in Pres- 
ence of: 

Andw. Leake. 

Saml. Ormes. 

Thos. Whitmell. 

North Carolina. 

I, Matthew Rowan, Esqr., President & Commander in Chief in and 
over the said Province, Do hereby Certify that this Day Samuel Ormes 
Personally appeared before me and made Oath that he saw his late Excel- 
lency Gabriel Johnston, Esqr., late Governor of the said Province, sign, 
Seal and Declare the above Instrument of Writing as & for his last Will 
and Testament, and that at his Signing thereof he was of sound & Dispos- 
ing Mind and Memory; and also, that he saw Andrew Leake and Thos. 
Whitmell sign their Names at the same Time as Evidences thereunto. 

Given at Newbern under my Hand, this Fourth Day of April, Anno 
Dom., 1753. 

Math: Rowan. 
North Carolina. 

This Day Frances Johnston, Widow, Relict of the late Gabriel Johnston, 
Esqr., late governor of this Province, Personally appeared before me as 
Excutrix appointed by the Will of said Gabriel Johnston, Esqr., and took 
the Oath appointed by Law to be taken by Executors. 

Given under my Hand this 16th. Day of April, Anno Dom., 1753. 

Jas. Hasell C. Sc. 

Bertie County. May Court, 1753. 

The within written last Will and Testament of his late Excellency, 
Gabriel Johnston, Esqr., late Governor of North Carolina was further 
proved by the Oath of Thomas Whitmell, One of the Subscribing Wit- 
nesses thereto, Ordered to be Certified. 

P Order of Court. 

Copy, Saml. Ormes, CI. Cur. 

Recorded in Will Book 6, page 153. 



272 North Carolina Wills. 

SAMUEL JOHNSTON'S WILL. 
North Carolina, 



Onslow County, ^ 

In the Name of God Amen, This is the last Will and Testam't 
of Saml. Johnston, of Onslow County, in the Province aforesaid. 

Imprs., after paying my lawful Debts both in Great 
Britain and here, I give and bequeath to my Son, Samuel 
and John, Six thousand, five hundred Acres of land lying on 
the NorthEast of Capefear River, contained in four Patents. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Jean, Penelope, 
Isobell, Ann, Hannah, all my lands on Tuckahoe, and Two 
hundred Acres on Beaver Creek including the Mouth thereof, 
both in Craven County, and all my lands on the Branches 
of New River, in Short all my real Estate except what is given 
away above. 

Item, I Give and bequeath unto my said Daughters Jean, 
penelope, Isobel, Ann and Hannah, all my Personal Estate, 
my Nigers to be Divided among them in Manner following, 
(Vizt.) one Wench Named bigless and her increase to my 
Daughter Jean, I mean Dinah and Lydia bess her two Chil- 
dren; to Penelope, little Bess and Susannah; to Isobel Inda 
and Sail; to Ann, Juno and peter; to my Daughter Hannah, 
Sapho and her Daughter Gary and Black Hannah. The 
Negro Men to be divided amongst my Daughters, Vizt., 
Fordune, Frank, Cato, Lewis and Dundree, My Stock of 
Horses, Black Cattle and Hoggs, Houshold Goods, Plantation 
Tools, and every other thing belonging to my Personal Estate 
as if they were herein Particularly Mentioned, to be divided 
amongst my Daughters; and in Case any of them Should be 
called of by Death, that their portion Shall go to the Surviver 
or Survivers of my Daughters. It is my Will that my hands 
may be kept at work on my plantation for payment of my 
Debts so far, or be hired out, at the Discretion of my Execu- 
tors after mentioned, and it is my desire that my Daughters 
should Stay wth. Mrs. Pheebee Warburton as long as She 
lives and is willing to keep them, or till they are Married. 

lastly, I declare this to be my last Will and Testament, 
Making Void all former Wills, and I hereby appoint John 
Starkey, Esquire, my Exr. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal 
before Gary Godbe, Wilham Williams and John Melton, 
Subscribing Evidences, this 13th. Day of November, in the 
Year of Our Lord, one thousand. Seven hundred and fifty 
Six Years, and in the 30th. Year of our Sovereign Lord the 
King, his reign. Saml. Johnston. (Seal) 

Gary Godbe. 
Wm. Williams. 
Jno, Milton. 



NoKTH Carolina Wills. 273 



North Carolina, Onslow County. 

At a Court begun and held at the Court Houa on New River, the first 
Tuesday in Janry. being the 3d. Day, in and for the County of Onslow, 
Before John Starkey, Esquire, & the rest of the Justices, the within Will 
was proved by the Oath of John Milton, and John Starkey the Exor. 
therein Named, Qualified by takeing the Usual Oath. 

Ordered that he have Letters Testamentary 

WiLLM. Cray, C. C. 

Recorded in Will Book 8, page 133. 



FREDERICK [JONES' WILL. 

No. Carolina. "^sc. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Frederick Jones, of the 
Precinct of Chowan, in No. Carohna, Esqr., being sick and 
weak in body, but of Sound and perfect mind & memory, Do 
Make and Declare these Presents to be and contain my Last 
Will and Tesament. 

Imprimis, I Give, devise and bequeath unto my Eldest 
daughter, Jane, My Indian Girle named Nanny, My Negro 
woman named Dinah, together with her three Children, and 
all the increase that shall be borne of any of them; Her Mothers 
Diamond wedding ring, and large pair of Diamond Ear-rings, 
Gold Watch, with the Chain, Seal & other things fixed thereto; 
All her Mothers wearing Apparrell Such as is already made up 
& Such things as was designed for her but not made up. All her 
Mothers Child bede Linnen, with white silk Damask Gown; 
All the China ware and Tea furniture, with the Dressing Table 
and furniture; also, a Dozen of my finest Damask Napkins 
and Table Clothe, a Dozen of fine Diaper Napkins & Table 
Clothe, One pair of my finest holland Sheets with Pillow Cases; 
and one other pair of holland Sheets with pillow Cases. 

Item, I give, devise and bequeath unto my Daughter, Mar- 
tha, four young Negroes, two male and two female not under 
ten years of Age, to be set apart from the rest of my Estate 
for the use of my said daughter, together with the Increase 
thereof; Also, the smaller pair of Diamond Ear-rings, one 
Diamond ring, her Mothers Gold Shoe Buckles, thimble & 
Bodkin; one Dozen of my finest Damask Napkins and table 
Clothe; one dozen of fine Diaper Napkins & Table Clothe, 
One pair of my finest holland Sheets & pillow cases, and one 
other pair of holland Sheets with Pillow Cases. Also, the 
Sum of one hundred and fifty pounds, Boston Money. 

Item, I Give, devise and bequeath unto my daughter, 
Rebeckah, four young Negroes, two male & two female, not 
under ten years of Age, to be set apart from the rest of my 
Estate for the use of my said daughter, together with the 
Increase thereof; One Diamond Ring, One Dozen fine Damask 
Napkins and Table Clothe, One Dozen fine Diaper Napkins 
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274 North Carolina Wills. 



and Table Clothe, Two pair of fine holland Sheets and pillow 
Cases. Also, the Sum of Two hundred pounds, Boston Money. 

It is my Will, True Intent & meaning. That these Three 
Legaceys before given unto my three Daughters, be paid and 
delivered unto them as they shall respectively attain the age 
of twenty one Years, or day of Marriage, which shal first 
happen, and if it shal happen that either of my said Daughters 
shal depart this life before Marriage or Age of twenty one 
years, Then it is my Will, true Intent and meaning, that the 
Legacyes so given shall go to the Survivors or Survivor of my 
Said Daughters. 

Item, I Give, Devise and bequeath unto my Eldest son, 
William Harding Jones, all my Land on the South side of 
Moratoke River, being part of a large tract of nine Thousand, 
one hundred Acres by me taken up. Also, all my Lands in 
Hyde precinct, To have and to hold the aforesaid Lands on the 
South side of Moratoke River, and in Hyde precinct unto my 
said Son, William Harding Jones, and the heirs male of his 
body lawfully begotten; And for want of such heirs Male, then 
to my Son, Frederick and the heirs Male of his body lawfully 
begotten; And for want of such heirs Male, then to my Son 
Thomas, and the heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten; 
and for want of such heirs Male, then to the Right heirs of my 
Son, William Harding Jones. 

Item, I Give, devise and bequeath unto my said Son, William 
Harding Jones, All the rest of my Lands in Albemarle County, 
and in Beaufort and Hyde precincts, as well what I shal here- 
after Purchase, as what I am now possessed of, (Excepting 
my Lands near and adjoining to Meherrin Creek, and my 
Lands on the North side of Moratoke River). To have and 
to hold ye Same, Excepted as before Excepted, unto my said 
Son, William Harding Jones and his Heirs and assigns for 
ever. 

Item, I Give, devise and bequeath unto my Son, Frederick 
Jones, all my Lands in Craven precinct. To have & to hold the 
same, unto my said Son, Frederick Jones, and the heirs male 
of his body lawfully begotten; and for want of such heirs 
male, then to my son, William Harding Jones, and the heirs 
male of his Body lawfully begotten; and for want of such 
heirs male, then to my Son, Thomas Jones, and the heirs male 
of his body lawfully begotten; and for want of such heirs 
male, then to the right heirs of my said Son, Frederick Jones. 

Item, I Give, Devise and bequeath unto my Son, Thomas 
Jones, all my Lands at, or near, Meherrin Creek, in Chowan 
Precinct; Also, those Lands belonging to me on the North 
side Moratoke River, in the Precinct aforesaid, being part of 
the tract of nine thousand, one hundred acres by me taken 
up. To have & to hold the same unto my said Son, Thomas, 
his heirs and assignes for ever. 



North Carolina Wills. 275 



Item, After the Slaves before in this my Will given to my 
Daughters, are set apart, I Will, That all the rest of my Slaves 
be equally divided as near as may be according to age and 
goodness, among my three Sons aforenamed, to be delivered 
them by my Broth'rs as they shall respectively attain the 
age of twenty one Years or day of Marriage, which shall first 
happen, this Clause to be understood of what Slaves I shal 
hereafter purchase, as well as what I am now possessed of. 

Item, I give unto each of my Sons one Diamond Ring. 

Item, I Give unto my three Sons, to be equally divided 
among them, all my Library of Books, Except those books 
commonly used by my wife, which I have ordered to be put 
into her Closets; which books I give unto my Daughter Jane. 

Item, all my Plate, and household Furniture, with the 
Appurtenances belonging to the Plantation whereon I now 
Dwell, I give unto my Son, Wm. Harding Jones, he paying 
to my two Sons, Frederick and Thomas, to each of them, one 
third of the value thereof as it shal be adjudged by my brother, 
when they shall attain the Age of twenty one years or day of 
Marriage. 

Item, I give unto my Son, William Harding Jones, all my 
Stock of Cattle, horses, Sheep and hogs, he paying & delivering 
unto my son Frederick, fifty Cowes & Calves & twenty Steers, 
not under four Years old when my said son, Frederick, shall 
attain the Age of twenty one Years or Day of Marriage. 

Item, If any of my Sons, shal depart this life before they 
attain ye age of twenty one years or day of Marriage, Then 
it is my Will, true Intent and meaning, that the Portion of 
my Personal Estate given in this my Will to such Son or Sons, 
shal go to the Surviving Son or Sons. 

Item, If any Doubt shal arise about the Construction of 
this my Will, or any part thereof, It is my Desire that the 
Same be referred to the Decision of my Brother, to be by him 
determined without going to Law. 

Item, I do hereby Authorize, Impower & Appoint my Love- 
ing Bror., Thomas Jones of Virginia, Gentn., to make Sale and 
dispose of all my Lands lying in King William County in Vir- 
ginia, commonly called Horns Quarter, to such person or persons 
in fee Simple as he shal think fit. And the moneys ariseing 
by such Sale to Appropriate to the benefit of my three Sons, 
as he in his discretion shall think fit. 

Item, I Give unto my Loveing Brother Ten pounds, Sterling, 
to buy a Suit of Mourning. 

All the rest and residue of my Estate of what nature, kind 
or quality soever, I give, devise & bequeath unto my three 
Sons, to be equally divided among them by my brothers 
aforesaid. 

Lastly, I do hereby Nominate & Appoint my Loveing 



276 North Carolina Wills. 



Brother Thomas Jones, of Virginia, Gent., and my Two Sons, 
Wm. Harding Jones & Frederick Jones, to be Executors of 
this my Last Will & Testament, hereby Revokeing all former 
& other Wills by me heretofore made or Declared. 

In Testimony whereof, I, the said Frederick Jones, have 
hereunto Set my Hand & Seal, this Nineth day of Aprill, 
Anno Dom., 1722. Fred. Jones, (Seal) 

(Impression of Coat of Arms on Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published & 
Declared In the presence of: 

mark of 

Sarah X Stewart Jur. 
Roger Hazard. 
John Ansley, Jure. 
E. Moseley, jure. 

No. Carolina, ss. 

Memd. That the afore written will was proved before me by the Oaths 
of Sarah Stewart, John Ansley, & Edwd. Moseley, Evidences thereto, 
March the 26th., 1723. 

At the Same time Thomas Jones, Gent., one of the Exrs. therein appoint- 
ed, came before me and tooke the Oath of an Exr. as pr. Law required. 

Gale, C: Just: 
No. Carolina, sc. 

A Codicil to be annexed to the Will of Frederick Jones, Esqr. 

I Give and bequeath unto my daughter, Jane, My wives 
Side Saddle and furniture thereto belonging, with the horse 
called Blaze. To my daughter Martha, a Set of Silver tea 
Spoons, double guilded. To my daughter Rebeckah, to pair 
of filigreen gold Shift buckles, and all the gold rings and Ear- 
rings. 

To my good friend and Neighbour, Edward Moseley, of 
Chowan precinct, my pair of PistoUs, mounted with Silver 
Caps, &c., with bridle Locks and stocked with Englis Walnut. 

In Testimony whereof, I, the said Frederick Jones, have 
hereunto set my Hand and Seal, this thirteenth Day of Aprill, 
1722. 

Fred: Jones. (Seal) 

Sealed, Published & Declared 
to be annexed to the Will, In 
presence of us and was annexed 
before Witnessing. 

Sarah X Stewart, Jur: 
Ann Moseley, 
E. Moseley, Jur: 

No. Carolina, sc. 

Memd. That the above Codicil was duely proved before me, by the 
Oaths of Sarah Stewart & Edward Moseley. March the 26th. 1723. 

Gale, Ch: Just: 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of Secretary of State. 



NoKTH Carolina Wills, 277 



JAMES JONES' WILL. 

In the Name of God, amen. I, James Jones, of the Province 
of North CaroHna and in the County of Tyrrell, Cooper, being 
at Present in sound Mind and memory, thanks be given to 
God for it, and caleing to mind the mortality of my Body and 
Knowing that it is appoynted for all men once to Die, Do make 
and ordain this my last will and Testament, that is to say: 
Principaly and first of all, I give and Recomend my soul into 
the Hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body I Recom- 
mend to the Earth to be Bureyid at the Discretion of my 
Executors, Nowthing Doubting but at the general Resurrec- 
tion, I shall Receve the same again by the mighty Power of 
God; and as Touching Such worldly Estate, wherewith it 
hath Pleased God to Bless mee in this Life, I give and Dis- 
pose of in the Form and Manner Following: 

Imprams., I give and bequeath to my Loveing wife, Mary 
Jones, Dureing her Naturall Life, one Hundred and Fifty 
Acres of Land, Including my uper Plantation. 

Item, after the Death of my said Wife, my Will and Desire 
is, that the said one Hundred and fifty Acres of Land, in- 
cluding my Said uper Plantation, be my Son, James Jones, 
to him and his heirs for Ever; and in Case my Son, James, 
should Die in his menority, then my Will and Desyer is, that 
the sd. upper Plantation, with one Hundred and fifty acres 
of Land, be my Son, Traley Jones, to him and his heirs for 
Ever. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my son, Benjamin Jones, one 
hundred and fifty acres of Land, being the Remaining Part of 
the Land belonging to my sd. uper Plantation, to him and his 
Heirs for Ever: and in Case my son Benjamin should die in 
his Menority, then the sd. Hundred and fifty Acres of Land 
to be my Son, Traley Jones, and his Heirs for ever. 

Item, I give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Mary Drapir, 
one young Mare. 

Item, I give and Bequeath my Personal Estate to my Sever- 
all Children hereafter mentioned, only, my wife to have the 
use thereof Dureing her Life; and in Case she mary again, then 
to have the use of my sd. Personall Estate During her Wido- 
Hood. my Said Personall Estate I Desyer should be Equally 
Devided Betwen my Children after the Death or Marage of 
my said Wife, To wit: Evan Jones, James Jones, Traley Jones 
and Benjm. Jones, and Ann Jones and Elizabeth Jones. 

Item, I give to John Ray the Liberty Dureing his Life and 
his Wifes WidoHood, the Privilege of De wiling on Part of my 
Land Called the folley. 

I do herby appoint and constitute my Loveing Wife, Mary 
Jones, Exectrx. Together With my Two Sons, Evan and James 



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Jones, Hole and soul Executors of this my Last Will and 
Testement, and I Do hereby utterly Disalow, Revoke and 
Disanull all and Every other former Testaments, Wills, Legaces 
and Bequests and Executors by mee in any Ways before 
Named, Willed and Bequeathed, Ratifying and confirming 
this and No other to be my Last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whareof, I Have hereunto Set my hand and 
Seal this third Day of August, in the year of our Lord, one 
thousand, Seven Hundred and fifty. 

James Jones. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed and Delivered 
in the Presence of us: 
John Ray. 

his 

William MC Howard, Jurat, 

mark 

Elizabeth && Howard. 

hsr Mark 

James Jones Qual'd Exer. 

Copied from the Original Will filed in the OflBce of the Secretary of 
State. 



WILLIAM HARDING JONES' WILL. 

To All Christian people, To whom this present writing 
Shall Come, I, Wm. Harding Jones, of ye Eastern Parish of 
Chowan, and Precinct in Allbemarle County, Send Greeting 
in our Lord God Everlasting: 

Know ye. That I, the said Wm. Hard: Jones, as well for 
and in Consideration of the Tender Love & good will wch I 
have & do bear unto my well beloved wife, Ann Jones, As 
also for diverse other good causes and Consideration me at 
This present Especially moving, have given & granted and 
by these presents do give, grant & confirm unto the said Ann 
Jones, my wife, her heirs and assigns for ever, one certain 
piece or parcel of Land containing four thousand Acres on 
Roanoak river in Bertie Precinct, it being That Trackt of 
Land out of Wch, I have sold three hundred to Ellis Hodges 
of the same precinct; I also give to her during her natural 
Life, the house & plantation whereon I now live, with all & 
Singular, the rights, heridatements, appertenances & ap- 
pendants whatsoever, to the said peice or parcel of Land in 
any wise appertaining; with all Cattle, hoggs, horses, Sheep, 
belonging to the sd. plantation, with one third part of the 
Negroes I now possess; also, all my houshold goods belonging 
to the sd. house. Excepting the family pictures and Court of 
Armes, which I give to my well beloved brother, Freddick 
Jones; & likewise all my books in ye sd. house, I give to my 



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brothers, Freddick and Thomas Jones, Equally to be divided. 
All the residue of my Estate, I give to my two well beloved 
brothers aforesaid, both real & personal, after a discharge of 
all Just Debts. 

To have and To hold all and Singular, the above mentioned 
premises to the said Ann, Frederick & Thomas, and to their 
heirs for ever, in as clear and ample manner to all intents and 
purposes, as a pure and indeazable Estate in fee Simple and 
Absolute can be held or Enjoy 'd, and such an Estate in and 
To ye premises I bind my Self, my heirs for ever, to warrant 
and defend unto the said Ann, Frederick & Thomas, and Their 
Assignes for ever. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand & 
Seale, this Second day of January, in the year of our Lord 
God, one thousand Seven & Thirty. 

Wm. Harding Jones. (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd & deliver'd in 
Presence of us: 

George Alleign. 
Samll. Snowden. 
Matthew Young. 

Proved before me by ye oath of George AUeyn, and Samuel Snowden 
and that they also Saw Mathew Young, Sign as an Evidence to the Same. 
The 27th. day of July, 1732. 

Jno. Palin, Ch: Just: 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the office of the Secretary of State. 



LEWIS ALEXANDER KNIGHT'S WILL. 

In the name of God amen. I, Lewis allexr. Knights, of 
pasquotank, in the province of North Carolina, being sick 
and weake in body but of perfect mind & Memory, Thanks be 
unto ye almight God for the Same, & knowing that all men 
Must Certainly Die, doe in order Thereunto make This last 
will & Testament, in manner & form following, (Thats to 
Say), first and principally, I give and bequeath my Soul into 
the hands of almight God that gave it, trusting in the merits 
of my blessed Saviour Jesus Christ; and my body to the Earth 
from whence it was taken, at the discressions of my Executors 
hereafter named; and as Touching Such Est Ate as the all- 
mighty god hath bestowed upon me in This Life, I give and 
bequeath the same as f olloweth : 

Impr., I give and bequeath unto my Loving Wife, ann 
Knight, this my plantation whereon I now live, during her 
natural Life; and after her Decease, I give and bequeath unto 
my Son, Emmanuel Knight, this part of my plantation on the 
River; and the other part Joying to Thomas Armours, I give 



280 North Carolina Wills. 



to my son, Lewis Knight, devided at the middle of the piney 
ground, to them and the heirs of their body Lawfully begotten 
for Ever. 

And alsoe, my will is that my two Sons before mentioned, 
Shall be at their liberty at the age of Eighteen years from the 
Command and Service of any manner of persons Whatsoever, 
as also the Rest of my Children to be there own men at the 
age aforesaid. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my son, Emmanuel Knight, 
my Chest. 

I give and bequeath all the rest of my Estate unto my wife, 
whom I appoint and Nominate my whole and sole Executrix 
of This my Last will and Testament, Revoking & Renouncing 
all other wills and Testaments by me heretofore made or 
nominated. 

Witness my hand and Scale, this 17th. Day of March 
1731/2. 

Lewis : alexnd : Knight. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published, pro- 
nounced, declared to be the Last 
will & Testament of Lewis Alex, 
knight, in presence of: 

Jer — . Sweeny. 

Timothy Meades. 

her 

Mary X Sweeny. 

mark 

Pasquotank precinct. Aprile Court, 1732. 

The above will was proved in open Court by ye oath of Timt. Meades 
and That he say mary Sweeny & Jerame Sweeny, Sign ye same. 

Test: W. Minson, Cle: Cou: 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN LAWSON'S WILL. 

No. Carolina. 
Bath Towne. 

In the name of God, Amen, ye 12th. day of August 1708. 
I, John Lawson, of Bath Towne, in the Province of North 
Carolina, Gent., being of perfect mind & memory, thanks be 
given unto God therefore, calling to mind the mortality of 
my body & knowing that it is appointed for men once to dye. 
Doe make and Ordayne this my last will and testament, that 
is to Say, principally & first of all, I give a recomend my body 
to ye Earth, & my Soul to AUmighty God that gave it. 

Impris., I give & bequeath to my Dearly beloved Hannah 
Smith, the house & Lott I now live in, to enjoy the same 



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during her Naturall life & also one third part of my Personale 
Estate in No. Carolina to her own proper Use & behoofe & 
for her to dispose of ye Same as She Thinks fitt. 

Item, I give ye remainder of my Estate, both Personall & 
reale, to my Daughter, Isabella, of Bath Town and to the 
brother & sister (which her mother is w'th Child off at this 
present) to them Equally to Enjoy (vizt.) that Each of them 
two shall Enjoy & inheritt alike an Equall part of all my 
Estate that I dye Possessed of, the Land to be parted & de- 
vided when they shall arrive att twenty one years of age or 
Marry. And if it shall please God that her Mother, Hannah 
Smith, shall have more than one Child at a Birth, which she 
is now with Child off, that then, every Child of hers by me 
shall Enjoy an equall part of my Estate. 

And Doe hereby Constitute, make & Ordayne ye Commis' 
of ye Court of Bath County w'th Mrs. Hannah Smith, the 
Exr's. of this my last will and Testament all & Singular my 
lands tenem'ts & Messauges, & I doe hereby utterly disallow, 
revoke & disanull all & every other former Testaments, Wills, 
Legacy's & Bequests & Exrs. by me in any way before named, 
Willed & bequeathed, ratyfying & Confirming this & no other 
to be my last will & testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seal 
ye day & Year above Written. 

John Lawson. (Seal) 

Signed, Selaed, published & 
declared by ye sd. John Lawson, 
as his last will & testament in the 
presence of us ye Subscribers: 
Wm. W. Hawkock. 
Rich'd Smith. 
James Leigh. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 98, Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN LEAR'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, The twenty first day of No- 
vember in ye year of our Lord, one thousand, six hundred, 
ninty and five. I, John Lear, of ye county of Nancemond in 
Virga. being weak in body and in good and perfect memory, 
thanks be to God, Doe make this my last will & Testament in 
manner and forme following, That is to Say, first I bequeath 
my Soul and Spirit unto ye hands of God, my heavenly father, 
by whome of his mercy and only grace I trust to be saved and 
received unto eternal rest through ye death of my Saviour & 
Redeemer Jesus Christ, in whose precious blood I sett ye hope 
of my salvation; and my body, in hope of a joy full resurection 



282 North Carolina Wills. 



I committ to ye earth to be buried decently as my deare rela- 
tion shall think fitt. And touching ye disposition of my 
worldly goods, I dispose of ye same as followeth: First, I will 
that all such debts as I owe shall be truely paid. 

Imprimis, I give to ye widow Pitt, my Sister, besides what 
she owes me, five pounds. 

Item, I give ye poor widow Perdue of ye Isle of Wight 
county, five hundred pounds of tobaco a yeare, so long as she 
lives. 

Item, Ye bottles of all sorts, Silk, Silver & gold fringes, as all 

dresses fitted and made — now in ye house w'th belonging 

to my widow and daughter, as also New wearing linen, I Give 

to be Equally devided betwixt my daughter Burwell 

and my daughter, Elisabeth Lear, widow of my deceased son, 
Thomas Lear. 

Item, I give and bequeath my Grandaughter, Elizabeth 
Lear, all that tract & devidend of Land w'ch I leased to Coll. 
James Jewell and is now in possession of Capt. Robert Randall, 
for her life, and after her death to ye heirs of her body lawfully 
begotten, and for default of such heirs, I give ye said tract 
of land, being aboute two hundred & fifty acres, lying in Nar- 
rowsquick bay to John George, and ye heirs of his body; & in 
default of such heirs I give ye same to my grand Son, John 
Lear, to him and his heirs lawfully begotten for ever. 

Item, I give unto Charles Goremge, all my lands in Surry 
County w'th I was about selling to William Brown, as per 
pattent about three hundred & thirty acres, to him & his heirs 
for ever, and I also give ye said Charles Goremge, ye negro 
boy Charles at Kerotan, and ye negro girle Fanny there also, 
& Six Cows and A bull. 

Item, I give unto John George, ye negroes Jack & Fido & 
to use & plant, if he see good, only, point land whereon ye said 
negroes are till his own land, given by Coll. George, shall corne 
into his hands, & I also give him what cattle is on ye said 
point belonging to me. 

Item, I give my buff suit with fringe jacket & Silk hose 
unto James Mountgomery, in full compensation of his trouble 
from first to last. All other my wearing clothes linen & woolen 
I desire may be devided between John George & Charles 
Goremge. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my grand son, John Lear, all 

other my landes, tenements & hereditements nature, 

quality, together with what leased & for tearme of years, to 
him & his heirs of his body lawfully begotten. 

As to all other my accompts, estate, whether merchantable 
goods, household goods, plate, money, bills, lands and ac- 
compts, or any other goods, wares, or merchandizes, of what 
nature soever, either here or in England, Carolina or elsewhere, 



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my will and desire is, that it be equally shared after a true 
accompt taken in three parts. The first parte, I give to my 
grand son, John Lear, for ever, ye second third part thereof 
to my two grandaughters, Elizabeth & Martha, children of my 
only son, Thomas Lear, deceased, and in case of mortality ye 
survivors to enjoy ye deceased or deceases's parte; & ye third 
and last parte I give betwixt my daughter Martha Burwell & 
her children she had by Col. Cole & to ye survivors of them. 

And ye land I bought of George Powell and adding ye plan- 
tation whereon John Mackwilliams did live, & containing 
aboute three hundred & fifty acres, with all houses, orchards, 
tenements, hereditaments to ye Same belonging, to her, her 
heirs for ever, anything to ye contrary notwithstanding. 

And Lastly, I doe appoint my son in law, Maj. Lenoard 
Burwell, & my good friend Capt. Thomas Godwin, my abso- 
lute, whole & Sole Executo'rs of this my last will & Testament, 
& every parte & Clause therein contained, making null & Void 
all other wills & Testam'ts whatsoever, & this only to be my 
last will & Testament and no other. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto sett my hand & fixed 
my Seale ye day & year above written. 

Jno. Lear (Coine Sigilli) 

Signed, Sealed & delivered in 
ye presence of: 

Signum 

William W Coffeild 
John Lowe. 
Elizabeth Bridgers. 

signum 

Ann a Coffeild. 
Copia Vera. Test. Andrew Ross, dept. CL Court. 

At a court held for Nar.semond County, Feb'y ye 12th. 1695, proved 
by ye oathes of mr. Wilham Coffieid, Mr. Jno. Lowe & Mrs. Ann Cof- 
feild, and by ye affiemation of Mad'm Elizabeth Bridgers with order to 
record & it recorded. 

Test. Andrew Ross, dept. CI. Court. 

Copied from Original Will, Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



FRANCIS LEYDON'S WILL. 

In The name of God amen. This Twenty Third Day of 
februry. In the Second year of the Reign of our Sovgrain 
Lord King George, and In the Year of our Lord God, one 
Thousand, Seven hundred Twenty Seven-Eight. I, Francis 
Layden, of the province of North CaroUna, In the County of 
albemarle. In the precinct of perquimons. Being Verey Sick and 
weak In body, but of perfect mind and memory. Thanks be 



284 E'oKTH CaPwOlina Wills. 



Given unto god; Therefore Calling Unto minde the mortality 
of my body, and Knowing that It Is appointed for all once to 
Dye, Do make and ordain my Last will and Testement, that 
is to Say, principally and first of all I Give and Recommend 
my Soul Into the hands of God that Gave it; and my body I 
Recommend to the Earth, to be Buried in Decand and Christian 
manner at the Discretion of my Executrix, nothing Doubting 
but at the General Resurection I Shall Receive the Same 
again by the all mighty power of god; and as Touching Such 
worldly Estate wherewith It hath pleased God to bless me In 
this Life, I Give, demise and Dispose of the Same In the 
following manner and forme: 

Imprimis, I Give and bequeath to my Dearly Beloved wife, 
Elizabeth Layden, whom I Likewise Constitute and appoint 
my Executrix, the benefit and use of all my Estate, both Real 
and personal, During her widow hood. 

Item, I Give and bequeath to my well beloved Son, William 
Layden, the plantation I now Live upon, Containing Two 
hundred and Thirty Seven acres; the Same to Remain free 
and Clear for Ever, to him and his Heirs. 

It is further my will that my Son, William, when possessed 
of the manor, Shall pay unto his Three younger Brothers, 
Frainces, George, and Isaac, the sume of Teen pounds, to Each, 
In bills. It Is my will that if my Son, William, Should Dye 
before he Is possessed of the Land that Then It shall become 
franceis and his heirs. 

Item, I Give and bequeath to my well beloved Son, francis 
Layden, all that Tract of Land Situat, Lying and being In the 
precinct aforesaid, Joyning to John Stevens Land, Containing 
one hundred and Six acres; the Same to be possessed by him 
and his heirs, and to Remain Clear and free for ever; But In 
Caise he Should Dye before he is possessed of It, Then It Is 
my will that his Brother George shall have It, and so to Re- 
main to him and his heirs; and Likewise, further my will, that 
In Caise George Should Dye before he has possessed It, that 
Then, and in That Caise, my will Is that It be posse'ed by 
Isaac, and so to Remain to him, his heirs; but In Caise of his 
Death before possesion, then the Land to be my Daughter 
marys, and so to remain to her and her heirs for Ever, 

It is further my will, that if my son francis. Should Live 
to possess the Land, that then and In that Caise, he to pay 
unto his Brother George and Isaac, the Sume of teen pounds 
In bills to Each, and likewise teen pounds to his Sister mary; 
and It Is also my will, that after my widow has her Third out 
of my moveble Estat, that Then, the Remander be Eaqly 
Divided between my son francis, George and Isaac, and my 
Daughter, mary. 



North Carolina Wills. 285 



Item, I Give and bequeath to my Cousin, William Midlton, 
my musket; and my other Gun to my Son, William. 

Francis Laydain. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed, Published, Pro- 
nounced and Declared By the 
Said Franceis Layden, In Pres- 
ence of: John Stevens, 
William Evens. 

his 

William X midlton. 

mark. 

Proved by ye Oaths William Middleton, & Willm. Evens, Evidences 
In open Court. Test: Charles Denman, Clk. 

Letters granted 22th. april, 1728. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



ALEXANDER LILLINGTON'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. The ninth Day of September, 
Anno. Dom., 1697. I, Alexander Lillington, of Prcint of Peque- 
mons, being Sick & Weak in Body, But of Good & perfect 
mind and memory, praysed be God, Doe make and ordayne 
this my Last Will and Testament in forme following: First 
and principally, I surrender my Soul to Jesus Christ my only 
Saviour and redeemer trustin his Merritts & Precious ? Death 
to have full pardon of all my Sinns; and my Body I remitt to 
the Earth from whence it came to be decently interred accord- 
ing to the Discretion of my Executor hereafter named; and 
for my wordly Estate, after my Debts and funerall Expenses 
are paid, I give as followeth: 

Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto my Son, John Lillington, 
and his heirs forever, my plantation whereon I now live, and 
the plantation which was formerly Stephen Hancocks over 
agt. mine, and all the Land to each of them belonging, to- 
gether with my Still & the Implements to them belonging, also 
my Silver hilted Sword and Belt, the Mills, and my Long 
Gunn. I give to my Son John my ffeely'. Gunn and Backsword. 

Item, I give to my Son, George Lillington, and to his heirs 
forever, my plantation att Yawpins River, called my Quarter, 
and my plantation att Little River whereon Francis Penrine 
lived, w'th all the Land to Each of them belonging. And if 
in Case that either of my Sons Dyes before they come to age, 
I give the part of him Soe dying to the Surviver and his heirs, 
and if both of them Dyes before they come to age then I 
give my plantation I now live on to my Daughter, Ann Walker 
& her heirs; and my plantation att Little River to my Daughter, 
Elizabeth Fendall, and her heirs; and my plantation called my 
Quarter, to my Daughter, Mary Lillington, & her heirs; and 



286 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



my plantation which was Stephen Hancocks to Sarah Lilling- 
ton, and her heirs. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my Children, Mary LilUngton, 
John Lillington, Sarah Lillington & George Lillington, & to 
Each of them thirty pounds apeece, to be paid them by my 
executors hereafter named, when they shall Severally come 
to age or Marriage. I having advanced Soe much already to 
my Eldest Daughters in Marriage. 

Item, I doe Will that my wife, Ann Lillington, have a Decent 
livelihood out of my Estate Soe long as Shee keeps her self 
a Widow; and that She Shall have the management of my 
plantation in buying and Selling, Soe as that my Said Wife 
shall dispose of nothing but of the ground of the Said planta- 
tion, and that for and towards the maintenance of her Self 
and my Children, and to noe other use. 

Item, I will that my wife shall have the disposall of fifty 
pounds att her Decease to be paid to whom Shee shall give 
it to, by my Executors hereafter named. 

Item, I will that my children Shall likewise have their 
maintenance out of the produce of my Stock and plantation, 
Soe long as they live together on the Same. 

Item, I will that all the rest and residue of my Estate, be 
Equally divided among all my Children, to Say, Ann, Eliz., 
Mary, John, Sarah, and George, and to the survivors of them. 

Item, it is my Desire that what I have given to my Daughter, 
Sarah, be laid out to buy her a negro, to be delivered to her att 
age or Marriage. 

Item, I will that if any of my children dyes before they 
come to Enjoy the Thirty pound I have given them, the same 
Shall fall to the rest of my Children or the Survivors of them. 

Item, I will that my Executors carry on my Son, John, in 
his learnings as I have begun, and that All my Children be 
brought up in Learning as conveniently can bee. 

I doe appoint my Son in Law, Henderson Walker, ex'tor to 
John Fendall, dect. 

Item, I doe appoint Coll. Willm. Wilkerson & my said Son, 
Henderson Walker, Executors of this my last Will and Testa- 
ment and if Either of them dyes before this my will is Executed, 
I appoint my Son, John, ex'tor in his Roome. 

Item, I doe Will that my Executor have the management 
of my other plantations till my Children comes to age. 

And I revoake all other Wills by me made, as Wittness my 
hand & Seal this Day and year above Written. 

Alex Lillington (Seal) 
(Impression of Coat of Arms on Seal) 

Sealed and Delivered in pres- 
ence of. Caleb Calloway. 
John Barron, 
Robert Harman, Sen. 



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Att a Genrall Court held S'ber the 8th, 1697, this will was proved by 
the Evidences Subscribed thereunto By the hono'ble, the Palatin of 
Court. N. Glover, C. Cor. 

North Carolina. 

Whereas, Major Alexander Lillington is deceased, having made by his 
Last Will & Testament, a true Coppy whereof is hereunto Annexed, 
Coll. William Wilkeson and CapLn. Henderson Walker, his Executors. 
These are to impower the Said Wm. Wilkison & Hen. Walker, to Enter 
in & upon all & Singular the Goods & Chatties, Rights & Credits of the 
Sd. Alex. Lillington, dc. And a true Inventory thereof to returne w'thin 
one year after the Date hereof, and the Same to dispose of as by the Sd. 
Will. 

Dated the 9th. day of October, 1697. 

Era. Tomes, 
Saml. Swann, 
Tho. Harvey, 
Dan. Ahehurst. 

Recorded in Will Book 1, page 78. Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN LILLINGTON'S ^WILL. 

In the name of God, amen. I, John Lillington, of the 
County of Bath, in North CaroHna, Gent., being Sick and 
weak of Body, but of Sound & perfect mind & memory, and 
Calling to mind the Sertainty of death and not knowing when 
it may pleas the Lord to call me out of this life, do make, ap- 
point and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament, in 
maner and form following, that is to Say, after My Just & 
lawfull Debts are paid. 

Impr's. I give bequeath & Devise unto my Loveing wife, 
Sarah Lillington, three of my negro slaves, Named, Shippy & 
Jupiter, two men; and marya, a woman, to her proper use 
forever. 

Item, I give, bequeath & Devise unto my Son, Alexander, 
one Thousand Acres Land being the one moiety of this parcel 
of Two thousand Acres of land whereon I now live, to be held 
of him, his heirs or assignes in fee simple forever. 

Item, I give and Devise to my said Son, two of my Negro 
Slaves, Named Danger & Jack; also Tenn Cowes with Calves 
by their Sides, and Six Sowes and a Boar, and Six Ews and a 
Ram, all to be likely and good, and apair of hand mill Cullen 
Stones, and my large Family Bible, all to be delivered to my 
said Son, by my Executors hereafter named, when he shal 
attain to the age of Twenty one years, for his proper use 
forever. 

Item, I give, bequeath & Devise unto my Eldest Daughter, 
Elizabeth, one of my Negroe Slaves Named Roas, a wench; 
also Ten likely good Cowes with Calves by their Sides, and 
One Feather Bedd, bolster and Pillow with a sute of Curten 
& Vallens, to be delivered to my said Daughter by me Exetrs. 



288 North Carolina Wills. 



hereafter named, when she shall attaine to the age of Twenty 
one years or day of marry age, for her proper use forever. 

Item, I give, bequeath, & Devise unto my Daughter, Mary, 
one of my Negro Slaves Named Judy, a Guirl; also Tenn 
Cowes with Calves by their sides to be likely & good; and one 
Feather Bedd, bolster & Pillows, with a sute of Curtains & 
Vallens, to be delivered to my Said Daughter by my Exec'tr 
hereafter named, for her proper use forever, that is to say, 
when she shall attain to the age of Twenty one years or day of 
Marryage. 

Item, I give, bequeath & Devise unto my youngest Daughter, 
Ann, one of my Negroes Named moll, a Guirl; also Tenn likely 
good Cowes with Calves by their Sides, and a Feather Bedd, 
bolster and Pilloes with a Sute of Curtains & Vallens, to be 
Delivered to my said Daughter by me Exesrs. hereafter 
named, when she shall attain to ye age of Twenty one years or 
day of Marryage. 

Item, I give, bequeath & devise al the rest & Residue of 
my Estate not before mentioned and given (the better thereby 
to Inable my sd. wife to bring up my sd. Children in Schooling 
&c.) unto my afsd. Loveing Wife, for her proper use forever. 

And lastly my will and desire is, that all my lawfull debt 
be paid out of the profits arriseing by the labour of my slaves 
before nominated & given, and that they be kep together 
under the Care and ordering of my said Wife, and so to re- 
maine untel all my debts be fully paid & discharged thereby. 

I do hereby nominate and appoint my Loveing wife, Sarah 
Lillington, Maurice Moore, John Porter and John Bap'a. 
Ash, to be my Exers., Joyntly or Severally to doe and Execute 
all and every part of this my last will and testament. (Turn 
over) 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand [and Seal, 
this 19th day of March, Anno. 1721/2. 

John Lillington (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed & Delivered, in 
presents of us : 

Pat. Maule. 
Samuell Coopper. 

the mark of 

John I Tranter 

No. Carolina. Beaufort and Hyde Precincts, sct. 

At a court held for the said Precincts, at Bath Towne, on Tuesday 
ye 2d. July, 1723. Pres't ? Esqr. His Majesties Justices. K?; 

The Last Will and Testam't of Mr. John Lillington, dec'd, was by the 
Exors. therein named, Exhibited in this Court and proved by the oaths 
of Sam'll Cooper & John Tranter, two of the Witnesses thereunto, who 
also deposed yt they saw Patrick Maulc, the other Witness evidence the 
same. 

Ordered that notice be given to the Secretary of the Same & that it be 
Recorded. Jno. Bap'ta. Ashe, Cler: Cur: 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of Secretary of State, 



NoKTH Carolina Wills. 289 



WILLIAM LITTLE'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, William Little, of North 
Carolina, do make this my last will & Testament, trusting in 
Gods great Mercy for my Everlasting State. 

Imprim's, I make my dear & loving wife, Penelope Little, 
my good friends, Christopher Gale, Edmond Gale & Edward 
Salter, and my brother, John Arbuthnot, Exec's, of this my 
last will & Testament; and I do hereby give & bequeath to my 
loving wife Penelope Little, her heirs & assigns, my house in 
Edenton lately leased to mr. Rice, together with ye gardens, 
outhouses, pastures, & all the lands, and all appurtenances; 
She discharging ye hundred pound taken up of ye publick, for 
which it is mortgaged; also, I give to my sd. wife my negros, 
Harry, Daniel, Phoebe, Maggy and her child Phibby, & my 
best horse, and one half of my household goods & furniture; 
the other half I give to my Daughter, Penelope Little; also, I 
give to my sd. Daughter, Penelope Little, & her heirs and 
assigns, my half ye mill att Hoskins bridge near Edenton; & 
my half ye three tracts of lightwood land att meherrin, patented 
in John Bonds name, but I pay'd ye purchase & he is to make 
a title ; also, I give my sd. Daughter, my negro Girl Hannah, 
and I appoint Christopher Gale, Esqr., Guardian of my sd. 
Daughter, & I do hereby Impower him, or on his decease, ye 
Survivors of my Exrs. Such of them as shall be in Carolina, 
to Sell any of her Estate, real or personal, if thought for her 
benefit, & I would have her still kept at Boston & maintained 
out of ye Income of her mill, and what Can be made of ye 
light wood lands & other Estate. 

Also, I give my Son, George Little, his heirs & assigns, all 
my lands in meherrin neck, with what Stock is, or shall, at 
my decease be thereon. Including also ye land whereon Tayler 
lived adjacent to ye sd. neck, and whereas in my purchase 
patent for the sd. lands, there is Included some lands of the 
Poweys & others, with intent to buy their right out, my will 
is that out of my debts (or goods to hereafter sold), that are 
due to me if it shall more than pay ye Debts I owe, that my 
Execrs. therewith, if to be done at a moderate price, do buy 
out the Same, or what they can thereof, & if John Ryly wil 
quit his Claim there, I devise to ye sd. John Ryly & his heirs 
my land bought of John Badsey? near where Joseph Durds 
lived, but if not, then I devise ye Same to my Son, George, 
& his heirs, together with what shall be bought as afsd. 

Also, I will that my books lent out, be got in, & all my 
books sold, & out of ye produce two negros to be bought, viz: 
one feild negro woman likely for breeding, whom I give to my 

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290 NoETH Caeolina Wills. 



Son, George, & one young negro woman or girl of about four- 
teen years, which I give to my daughter, Penelope. 

Also, I give my son, George, my negros Sampson & Scipio, 
only my will is that my Son, Georges negroes be kept att work 
on ye plantation at occaneechy with ye others, which I hereby 
give my Son, William Little, viz: Boston, Plymouth, Jock, 
Dinah & her Child, & Jap. I wil that out of ye produce of 
their labour & ye hoggs & Stears fit for killing, & what Shall 
be raised, be apply'd towards paying of the four hundred 
pounds taken up on mortgage from ye Country, viz: two 
hundred pounds on ye meherrin lands & Two hundred pounds 
on my Occaneechy land by Edward Hocot. 

Also, I give & devise to my Son, William, his heirs & as- 
signs, all my lands in occaneechy & that near ye Court house 
in Bertie, given my by Wm. Banks, and all my land att Shac & 
Swift Creek & places adjacent; also ye lands whereon John 
Pratt lives, and all other my lands & real Estate Whatsoever 
& wheresoever. Saving yt my wil is, if ye sd. John Prat, who 
is Considerably in my debt wil Com to a fair acc't & discharge 
ye Same, I wil & Impower my sd. Exec's., or ye Survivors of 
them, or Such as shall be in Carolina, to make ye sd. Prat a 
title in fee, to one half of ye sd. land he lives on, which I 
bought of Watkins. Also I give my sd. Son, William Little, 
all ye Stock of Cattle, hoggs, horses, & all tools & utensils 
att my sd. plantations at occaneechy. Except ye use & produce 
thereof til ye aforsd. publick money be raised & discharged. 

in my publick accts. as Recr. Genii, made up a filed in ye 
Council Office, there is a Smal Ballance of bills now due from 
me, provided what is outstanding can be got in which has 
been stopt. but Since that there is much * * * (Illegible) 
my labour as cheif Justice & holding the courts of oyer & 
Terminor, which I Expect my Execr. to receive in 

proclamation money or Equivalint, and when my debts I 
owe & Legacyes are payed out of what is due to me, & other 
my personal Estate as herein disposed of, I devise ye sd. residue 
of my sd. personal Estate, ye one half to my wife, ye other 
half to my children, to be Equaly devided between them. 

Also, I give my wife ye use & liberty of living on any of my 
plantations during her widohood & ye use of any Stock or 
houses for her & her childrens maintenance. And I do ap- 
point her guardian of my young Son, George, & I appoint my 
friend, Edward Salter, Guradian of my Son, William & his 
Estate, to let, dispos & manage ye same in ye most beneficial 
manner, & to Educate him ye best he Can, trusting in his 
Care & friendship to my dear Child. 

Also, I give to my wife ye use of and Service of my molatto 
Girl, Jenny alt. Jemima, & her negro Girl Bess, till free, with 
whom I have been at great Expense, & my will is that altho 



North Caeolina Wills. 291 



ye sd. Jemima hath no title to any of ye lands intended for 
her by ye old negro Bunch, yet as there was an Equitable 
Intent of some benefit to her, I will that there be payd to her 
& her Sister, at Capt. Bryants, five pounds Each, as they Come 
of age respectively, in Virginia Currency or Equivall. & I 
leave it to my wifes discretion do discharge ye sd. Jenny als. 
Jemima at ye age of Twenty one or to hold her til thirty one 
years of age after ye Custom of molattos. 

Also, I give to my friend, Robert Forstor, my Sword & 
Cloaths, left me as a legacy by my dear friend mr. Lovick; & 
ye rest of my Cloaths I leave at my wifes discretion to be 
disposed among my friends. 

Also, I give to a Mourning ring, and 

one to each of my execrs. & to my brothers, Isaac Little & 
John Arbuthnot & my Dear Sister aubuthnot & My Sister 
Barker; also a handsome ring to mrs. Penelope Lovick, widow 
of my Dear friend, John Lovick, as a Small token of my Es- 
teemed Value for her. 

Lastly, I hereby revoke all other wills by me made, & ap- 
point this my last will & Testament. 

In Testimony whereof, I have Signed & Sealed & pubHshed 
ye Same to be my will, this 25th. day of June, 1734. 

William Little. 

Signed, Sealed & published in 
presence of us: 

Test: John Boyd. 

John Crowell. 
John Parker. 

No. Carolina, sc. 

These may certify That the Reverend Mr. John Boyd, and John Parker, 
Two of the Subscribing Evidences to this Will, made Oath on the Holy 
Evangelists, that they saw William Little, Sign, Seal, publish & declare 
these presents to be & contain his last will & Testament. 

Sworn before me the 5th, Septr., 1734, 

Geo. Burrington. 

Copied from Original Will, Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN LOVICK'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, John Lovick, of North 
Carolina, being Sick and weak, but of sound mind and Memory 
& Remembering it is appointed for all Men to Dye, do for the 
Settling my Estate after my Decease make & Ordain this my 
Last Will & Testament, after my just Debts are paid. 

Impr. I Give & Bequeath to John Lovick, Son of my Broth- 
er, Thomas Lovick, the negro Boy called Ned now at the sd. 
Thomas Lovicks; and also the Tract of Land & Plantation 
called the Horse Meadow or Pasture adjacent to Plowmans 



292 North Carolina Wills. 



Land, to him and his heirs; & if the sd. John Lovick Dye before 
he comes of Age, my Will is that what I Give him, his said 
Father shall have. 

Item, I Give to my said Brother, Thomas Lovick, a mourning 
Ring and a Suite of mourning. 

Item, I Give to the Hono'ble Sir Richard Everard, Bart., 
& Govn. a Gold Ring, and another to Christopher Gale, Esqr., 
and another to Edmond Gale, Esqr. & another to Mr. Robert 
Forster. 

Item, I Give to my Friend, William Little, Esqr., a Gold 
Ring and a Suite of Mourning, and Six of my best Shirts, my 
best Hat, Wigg, & Sword, my Gold Buttons, all my Law 
Books & Lord Clarendens History. 

I do not mention any Legacy to my Brother, John Galland, 
and because I Leave to my Loving Wife, his Sister who I 
know will always be ready to do for him while he deserves it. 

Item, I Give to my Dear & Loving Wife, Penelope Lovick, 
all the moneys and Effects in George Lovicks hands, and all 
the Goods I have Sent for & A Legacy due by my Uncle Parrs 
Will, on the death of Mrs. Fuller, who I hear is Dead, and also 
all the rest and Residue of my Estate, Real & Personal what- 
soever & wheresoever, and of what Nature or kind soever. 
And I appoint my said Wife Sole Ex'x. of this my Last Will & 
Testament, desiring her in all affairs of Moment & weight to 
be advised & Directed by my Friends, Christopher Gale & 
William Little Esqrs. who, I am Sure will be very Faithfull 
and ready to assist her; I also appoint my sd. Ex'x. to be 
Executor of the Will of John Plowman, Deceased, to whom I 
am Exr. ; I also appoint my sd. Wife, Ex'r of the Will of Charles 
Eden, Esqr., Deced., to whom I was Executor, and for as 
much as the said Charles Eden on his Death Bed did charge 
me if I met with any Trouble about his Will from Roderick 
Loyd, or any of his Family, that I should not pay the Legacy 
of Five hundred Pounds, sterling, in the sd. Charles Edens 
Will, given to Mrs. Margaret Pugh, I do therefore forbid my 
said Executrix to pay the same, I having met with great Truu- 
ble. Vexation & charge about the said Will from ye Roderick 
Loyd, and several of his Family, and the sd. Mrs. Pugh having 
once refused the said legacy too and endeavoured to defeat 
and overthrow the sd. Charles Edens Will; and also I hereby 
appoint a joyn with my sd. Wife, Christopher Gale, Edm'd 
Gale & Wm. Little, to be Executors of the said Will of Charles 
Eden & of the sd. John Plowman. 

And, Lastly, I do hereby Revoke all other Wills by me 
made & comfirm this to be my last Will & Testament. 

In Testmmony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & 
affixed my Seal, this 27th. day, August 1727. 

J. Lovick. &a. (Seal) 



ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 293 



Signed, Sealed, published & 
pronounced to beSKis Last Will & 
Testament by the sH^John Lovick 
in^the presence of us": 

^ Sign. 

Robert R Weeks. 
Frances F Razor 

her mark. 

William Little. 
Edw'd Howcott. 

No. Carolina, sc. 

His Excelly., George Burrington, Esq., Govn. & Ordinary &ca. 

These may certify that Edward Howcot. one of the Subscribing Wit- 
nesses to the Within Will personally appeared before me this Day, and made 
Oath on the Holy Evangelists that he saw Mr. John Lovick, Deced., 
Seal, publish & Declare the within writing to contain his last Will & Testa- 
ment, that he was of sound mind & no Compulsion offered. 

Given under my hand at Edenton, the 10th. Novm. 1733. 

Geo. Burrington. 
No. Carolina, sc. 

Depositions taken De bene esse, to prove the Republication of Mr. 
John Lovicks Will during his last Sickness whereof he Dyed. 

The Deposition of Christopher Gale, Esqr., Sworn on the Holy Evange- 
lists Saith, That John Lovick, Esqr., Deced., as he Las upon his Death 
Bi^d, about two Days before he Dyed, taking this Depon't. by the hand 
desired him very pressingly to assist to assist his wife in the Settlement of 
her Accounts, and in every thing Else that he could; (and inter alia) he 
then told this Depon't. that he had got his Will read over since he was 
Sick (which it was a lond time before then could find), And that there were 
some few trifling things in it which he could have wished to have altered 
or added, But that the principal thing in it which the depon't then appre- 
hended from what he had often heard him say was the giving all to his, 
Will was as he always intended it so that it so that it should now Stand 
as it was, Or words to that Import. C. Gale. 

Sworn to, March the 9th., 1733. 
Before: Nath. Rice, Sec. 

No. Carolina, sc. 

The Deposition of Doctor Abraham Blackall, Sworn on the Holy Evan- 
gelist, Saith, that he attended John Lovick, Esqr., during his ast Sickness 
whereof he Dyed, and that he being asked by Mr. Little a few Days before 
his Death if he had made his Will or Settled his affairs. Answered there is 
a Will but it w.as made a long time agoe, & Desired Mr. Little to take and 
Peruse it, which he accordingly did, and being asked by John Lovick his 
opinion of it, Mr. Little Reply'd he believed it would do well enough or 
words to that Effect. Whereupon Mr. Lovick, sayd there were a few 
Trifling things in it which he could wish were altered but that the Prin- 
cipal things in regard to his Wife was as he always intended and therefore 
he would e'ne let that Will stand as it is, and further said to his Wife, 
he wish'd that when she Dy'd she would Leave that Plantation he then 
Lived on, together with four Negroes to Thomas Lovicks Son, and that 
he would not add it in the Will but wish'd she would do as above mentioned. 

And this Depon't further Saith, that the same day or Day after Chris- 
topher Gale, Esqr., came to Mr. Lovicks, with Doctor George Allcyn and 
heard Mr. Lovick request of Mr. Gale to aid and assist his Wife in the 



294 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



Settling her affairs and accots., & repeated what he had Determined about 
his Will much to the same purpose as above mentioned, and Declared it 
should Stand as it was. Abraham Blackall. 

Sworn to, March ye nth., 1733. 
Before: Nath. Rice, Secty. 

No. Carolina, sc. 

The Deposition of William Little, Esqr., who being duly Sworn on the 
holy Evangelists, Sayeth, That some Year^ agoe John Lovick, Esqr., 
now Deceased, desired this Depon't to draw his Will for him, and gave 
him directions for .several Legacy's, and the rest of his Estate Real and 
Personal to give to his Wife Penelope Lovick, now his Relict, and accord- 
ingly, this Depon't drew the Will, wch is the same Will that has been 
produced and proved since the sd. Lovicks Death, as his last Will & Testa- 
ment, which this Depon't saw the sd. John Lovick Sign, Sea! & Publish, 
this Depon't being one of the Witnesses, And that this Depon't at the 
time of making the Will & ever since apprehended that the sd. John Lo- 
vick's intent was to give his Lands in Fee to liis Wife & so this Dept. 
meant it in drawing the Will tho the word heirs is Omitted. 

And further, this Depon't Saith, that some time agoe about a Year as 
this Dep't can remember, the sd. Lovick Observed to this Depon't that the 
word heirs was not Incerted in the Devise to his wife in his Will, signifying 
he intended a Fee to her, and asked this Depon't if he thought it would, 
and this Depon't told the sd. Lovick, that the words all his Estate real 
& Personal in a will, would pass the Fee; and the said John Lovick further 
ask'd this Depon't upon it, Whether it would pass the Lands &c. he pur- 
chased after making the Will as well as before, to which this Depon't 
reply'd he believed it would as it was there worded; upon which the sd. 
Lovick seem'd satisfyed, signifying that he would have it so. 

And further, this Deponent Sayeth, that in the sd. John Lovicks last 
Sickne.ss, a few Daj's before he Dyed, this Deponent ask'd him if he had 
Settled his Affairs, to which he answered he had made no other Settlement 
but the old Will, that This Depon't Drew, and desired this Depon't to 
look at it & Read it over to see if it would Do, which this Depon't according- 
ly did. And the sd. John Lovick, ask'd this Depon't with Quickness & 
concern whither it would do, and if it was firm, & this Depon't. told him 
he thought it was Firm & Good & Excepting a few Legacys it passed all 
his Estate to his Wife to which the sd. John Lovick Reply'd, Ay so I would 
have it, there is some small Legacy's I would have altered if I had done 
it over again, but as the Substantial and Main part of the Will is as I 
would have it. It shall stand, I will not alter the Will but it shall stand 
as it is. And then Speaking to his Wife then present, as followeth: My 
Dear, I wish when you Dye, you would give this Plantation and four 
Negroes to Tom Lovick's Son, I Will not put it into my Will but I wish 
you would Do it. 

And this Depon't saith, that he several times formerly he heard the sd. 
John Lovick, Express himself so as to Signify he intended the plantation 
where he Lived for John Lovick, Son of sd. Thomas Lovick, but doth not 
Remember he ever heard the sd. John Lovick, Esqr. so particular as to 
Express how much Lands he should Give him, nor does he Remember to 
have heard him talk about it since his purchasing the adjoyning Lands. 

William Little. 
Sworn to, March ye 9th., 1733. 

Before: Nath Rice, Secty. 

Copied from the Original Will, Filed in the Office of Secretary of State. 



NoKTH Carolina Wills. 295 



EMANUEL LOW'S WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen, the Second Day of the First 
Month in the Year of our Lord, 1726/^7. I, Emanuelle Low, of 
the prec't of Pasquotanck, & Province of North Carohna, being 
Sick of Body but or perfect mind & memory, considering that 
it is appointed for all men once to dye, Do make & ordain this 
to be my Last Will & Testament, in Manner following: 

1st., I bequeath my Soul to Almighty God, my maker; and 
my body to the Earth to be interred by me Executrix hereafter 
named, without any funeral pomp, only about Six of my Friends 
& Neighbours. 

2'ly. I Give & bequeath unto my Loving Daughter, Anna 
Letitia Low, and to her heirs for ever, my Plantation whereon 
I now Live, w'th five hundred Acres of Land Adjoining to it; 
also, one negro Girl Called Zilpah w'th her Increase for ever; 
also, one bed & furniture, to her, the sd. Anna Letitia Low, 
and her heirs for ever. 

3'ly. I give & bequeath unto my Grandson, George Low, 
Son of my Beloved Son, Nevil Low, Deed., and now in the 
Kingdom of Great Britain, the Plantation where my Cousin 
Robinson now Lives & the Plantation called New Abbey, 
with four Hundred Acres of Land adjoyning to it, to him, the 
Sd. George Low, & to his heirs for ever; also, one feather Bed 
& furniture, & one Negro boy called Pompey; also, my Seal 
Scutcheon of Arms. 

4'ly. My Will & meaning is that either my Daughter, Anna 
Letitia Low, or my Grandson, George Low, they or either of 
their Heirs, shall be disposed to sell the Lands by me given, 
that the same shall be sold and disposed of to one or the other 
of the partyes aforesd, and to no other person or persons 
whatsoever. 

To prevent any Dispute that may arrise after my Decease, 
by any pretension my Grandson may make as heir to his father, 
Nevil Low, to the Lands cmmonly called the Town point. 
Lying on the mouth of the North West side of Newbegun 
Creek, & now in possession of Jno. Conner; It is my Will that 
my Daughter Anna Letitia, her heirs or assigns shall keep in 
possession all ye before mentioned Legacies, w'th Lands & all 
other things by me bequeathed to him, ye Sd. George Low, in 
this my last Will, untill he renounce all Such pretensions in 
Such manner as the learned in the Law shall think proper: but 
is my sd. Grandson refuse to comply as before mentioned & 
offer to Molest the Sd. John Conner, his heirs or assings in his 
Just Right and Title of the Said Tract of Land by me Sold & 
conveyed to him & his heirs. Then, I Do revoke all that part 
of this my Will, unto my sd. Grandson, And Do give & be- 
queath all that Legacy, as Lands, & other things therein 



29G NoETH Carolina Wills, 



mentioned, unto my Daughter, Anna Letitia Low, and her 
heirs for Ever, she paying him Twenty pounds. 

Item, My Will is, that all my Estate, both Real & Personal 
be & remaine in the possession of my Loving Wife, Ann Low, 
during Life, the personall Estate to be disposed of by her 
between my Loving Daughter, Anna Letitia Low. & my 
Grandson George, as shee shall think most proper. 

Lastly, I appoint my Loving Wife, my whole & Sole Execu- 
trix of this my Last Will & Testament, to see the Same duly 
Executed. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal 
the day and year afosd. 

Emanl. Low. (seal) 

Signed, Sealed & delivered in 
the presence of: 

W. NORRIS, 

Edmd. Gale. 
Chas. Bull. 
A Codicil: 

In the name of God Amen, The last Will of the afsd. 
Emanl. Low as follows: Whereas in the former Words of my 
Will was omitted my Intentions about my Grandson, George 
Low, therefore to prevent Disputes, My Will is that my Grand- 
son, George Low, Shall not Enjoy the Legacy by me given 
untill he come to the age of Twenty one Years & in the mean 
time to continue in the Hands of my Executrix. 
Item, I give unto Johanna Pearce, five pounds. 
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal 
this 8th. Day of March, 1726/7. 

Emanl. Low (Seal) 
Test. Whorris Joseph Jordan. 
Filechrisp Jordan. 
A Codicil: 

Item, Whereas, in my last will & Testament, I appointed 
my loveing Wife my sole Executrix, I doe now no ways to Ab- 
brogate or make Voyde any part of my sd. Sill, but Joine my 
Daughter, Anna Letitia Low, Executrix, with my loveing wife 
Ann Low, to See this my Last Will & Testament duly Executed. 
Item, Whereas, I am administrat'r to Wm. Vaughn, Deed. 
I do appoint my said Executrixes to be Executrix's or adminis- 
tratr'xs, giving and bequeathing to my Sd. Executrixs all my 
right or interest in and to my Sd. Administratorships. 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto Sett my Hand and 
Seal, this 20th. day of Febry. 1726/7. 

Emanl. Low. (Seal) 
Test: John Conner, 
Joshua Scott. 

her 

JoHanna X Pearce 

mark. 



IsToKTH Carolina Wills. 297 



Pasquotank Pr'ct, Court. July 18, 1727. 

The Two foregoing Codicile annexed to this Will was proved ye first 
by the solemn affirmation of Mrs. Filia Chrish Jordan, one of the Evidences 
thereunto. The other by ye like solemn affirmation of Joanna Pearce, one 
of ye Evidences thereunto, who likewise attested that she Saw the other 
Evidences Sign thereunto. 

Test. Tho: Weeks, CI. Cur. 
Pasquotanck. Sc. 

These are to certify, that on this 24th Day of July, 1727, personally 
came before me Mrs. Anna Low and Anna Letitia Low, Execxs. to the 
above Will and made their Solemn affirmation to the performance thereof. 

Certifyed Pr. Me, Jno palin. 
No. Carolina. Sc. 

The above Will was proved in due Form by the Oath of Edmond Gale, 
Esqr., one of the Evidences, Augt. ye 2d. 1727. 

Before Me, Richard Everard. 

Recorded in Will Book 3, page 156. 



ROGER MASON'S WILL. 

North Carolina, Hyde County. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Roger mason, Sr. being 
Sick and Week of body, but of perfect mind and memory, 
Thanks be to God for the same, and knowing that it is ap- 
pointed for all men once to Die, first, I Recommend my Soull 
to God that Gave it me, and my body to be Buried in a Christian 
Like manner at the Discresion of my Executors hereafter 
named, first of all, I Give and Bequeath what the Lord hath 
been pleased in his Infinate marcy to bestow on me of worldly 
afairs, I Give and Bequeath as followeth. 

Item, I Lend my loving wife, mary mason, the use of half 
my Estate, after the Legaces is paid out. During hur Natural 
life, and Then to be Equally Divided between my two Sons 
Benja. mason and Thos. mason. I Likewise Lend hur the 
use of half my house and plantation During her natural Life 
and no Longer, and then as follows: 

Item, I give to my Grand Son, Christopher mason, one two 
year old heffer to be in Benja. possession tell he Comes of age 

Item, I Give to my Son, Benjamin mason, all Gailars ham- 
mocks, and the upper old feild and all that Belongs to it. 

Item, I give to my two Sons, Benjamin mason and Thos. 
mason, all my working tools, and wearing apperill, and negro 
Boston, to be Equeally Divided Between them. 

Item, I give to John Mason and Roger Mason, my two 
Sons, one Shilling Starling apeace and they therewith to be 
Content. 

Item, I give to my Grand son Roger mason, Jur., my now 
Dwelling place, if he Lives to the age of twenty two years old, 
and if he the sd. Roger should Diee before he Comes to the 
above age, I give it to my Grand Son, David Mason, only my 



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my wife is to have the use of one half During her naturell 
Life, and to be in my Son, Benjamin Possession tell ther Come 
to that age. 

Item, I give to Thos. mason, my Son, all my Land up 
Roes Down to the Great Bridges, 

Item, I give to my Grand Son, David mason, one peace of 
Land Caulled the paupoy Ridge, and if my Grand Son Should 
Die, Roger mason before he Comes of twenty two years old 
I give the Said Peace of Land Caulled the paupoy Ridge to my 
Grandson, Samuel mason. 

Item, I give to my Grand Son, moses mason, twenty five 
acars of Land Joyning on his plantation his father Left him, 
as is marked out by a Line of trees. 

Item, I give to my Grand Son, Roger Mason, two Cowes and 
Calves, and one bed and Covering to it, to be in my Son Ben- 
jamin mason possession tell he Comes to the age of twenty 
two years old; and Eighteen months Schooling. 

Item, I give to my Grand Daughter, Susannah mason, 
twelve months Schooling. 

Item, I give to my two Sons, Benjamin and Thomas masons, 
one half of my estate after the Lagaces is paid out, to be Equally 
Divided Between them. 

I Lastly, Ordain, Constitute and apoint my two Sons, 
Benjamin Mason, and Thomas Mason, my whole Executors 
of this my Last Will and Testament, Disalowing and Dis- 
anulling and Revoking all former Wills by me Before made, 
and this to Stand and Remain my Last Will and testament. 

as witness whereof I have hereunto Sott my hand and Seall 
this 23th Day Decer. 1754. 

Roger Mason. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealled and Delivered 
in the presence of us to be the 
Last will and testament of the 
testator. 

John Tule. 

her 

Jean X Tule. 

mark 

Jacob Tule. 

Hyde County, ss. June Court, 1756. 

This may Certifie that the Within Last Will and Testament of Roger 
Mason, Esqr., of the said County, Deed., was Exhibited to the said Court 
by Benjamin Mason and Thomas Mason, Exors. of the Within, and proved 
by the Oaths of John Tuley and Jacob Tuley, who Deposed they saw 
Jane Tuley Set her Mark as Testamoney as Such; and at the Same time 
the said Benjamin Mason and Thomas Mason, who are Exors., took the 
Exors. Oath as is by Law Appointed. Ordered that Mr Secretary have 
Notice thereof. 

Veria Copia Pr. Stephen Denning, Cle: Cur: 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Oflfice of Secretary of State. 



N^OETH Caeolina Wills. 299 



JOHN MAULE'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the name of God Amen. I, John Maule, of Beaufort 
County and Province aforesaid, being in a very poor state of 
Health but of sound & perfect mind & memory, Do make this 
my last will and Testament in manner & form following, to- 
Wit: After my decease my Body to be Decently Inter'd at the 
Discretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned; my just 
Debts and funeral Expenses to be paid out of my Estate, and 
the Remainder part of my Estate I Dispose of as follows: 

Imprimis, I lend the use of the mannor plantation Whereon 
I now Live, to my beloved Wife, Ehzabeth Maule, with all 
the Land belonging to the same, which was Given to me by my 
father, Patrick Maule, Dureing that time that she shall and 
will continue thereon, and after her Death or Removal from 
of the said plantation, I give & bequeath the said plantation 
and Land, to my Son, Moses Maule, to him & his heirs Law- 
fully begotten for Ever. 

I likewise give to my wife aforesd., seven Negroes, whose 
names are as followeth: Donas, Tom, Cesar, Farewell, Hannah, 
Venus, and Bess. I likewise give her all my household furni- 
ture, and all my stock of Cattle, Except twenty cows & Calves 
w'ch is to be disposed of in manner hereafter first mentioned. 

I likewise give her all my stock of hogs and sheep, and two 
horses, Jack and lightfoot, to her and her heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give further to my son, Moses Maule, six Negroes 

named as followeth: Adam, Harry, Jem, Crees, Little 

and Phillis ; I likewise Give him all my Right & titles to my mill 
on Blounts Creek, likewise, all the Land that was given to me 
by my Father, Patrick Maule, which Joyens the Said mill. 
Except the pine timber on two hundred Acres of Land that 
joynes waiter Evetts line; and my Will is that my Executors 
shall make John Neal a Deed for sd Land; I also give him 4 
cows and Calves. 

Item, I give to my Daughter, Elizabeth Maule, my Quarter 
Plantation and Lands thereunto belonging, which I bought of 
Moses Nevil, to her and the Heirs of her body for ever. I 
likewise give her the the following Negros: Frinkalo, gabe, 
Binah, Beck, Abigal, and Doll; also four cows & Calves, to 
her and her Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give to my Daughter, Anne, one piece of Land with 
the Plantation that I bought of John Nevil, and also one 
Tract of Land which I purchased of William Morris and 
Katherine, his wife, containing 400 Acres, to her and the 
Heirs of her body for Ever; also, the folowing Negros, Ben, 
Asia, Sandy, Ede, & Celia; and also four cows and calves, to 
her and her Heirs for Ever. 



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Item, I give to my Daughter, Penelope, the lands I pur- 
chased of Susanna Waggonner, Containing 640 Acres, lying 
on Blounts creek, and also 250 Acres joyning Wm. Morris's 
Land, to her and the Heirs of her body for Ever. Also the 
following Negros, Quamans, Nel, Kate, Sid, & Dorcas; also 
four Cows and calves, to her and her Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give to my Daughter, Jemima, 220 Acres lying on 
the head of Blounts Creek wch. I purchased of Benjamin 
Fathree; Also a tract of Land lying on Nevels Creek which 
I bought of Jacob Giddings lying on Nevils Creek, and two hun- 
dred & thirty Acres of Land lying in Pitt County, to her and 
her heirs for Ever; also the following Negros, Pegg, Tony, Lit- 
tle Ben, Little Hannah, Rose and Kate, also four Cows & 
calves, to her and her Heirs for Ever. 

My Will is further that my Executors cause to be finished 
my new house as soon as they conveniently can, and that they 
collect the Debts Due to me as soon as they can, and that they 
sell my half of a Schooner belonging to me and Capt. Seth 
Doane, and the money arrising therefrom, together with my 
ready money, be put to Interest, and also the money arrising 
out of the several Legacys given to my Children, Except so 
much as shall be necessary to Educate and Support them, till 
they receive their Estate, w'ch shall be at the age of twenty 
one years or marriage. 

I further will, that if any of my before named Children 
shall die in their minority, or before they receieve their for- 
tunes, that then their fortune shall be Equally Divided be- 
tween the Surviving ones, and Likewise the Increase of all the 
negros given to them, shall be Equally Divided amongst them 
as they come to the Age of twenty one Years or married as 
aforesaid; and also, all the remainder of my Estate not men- 
tioned shall be Devided in the same manner, lands only Ex- 
cepted. 

Lastly, I nominate and appoint my Beloved Brother in 
Law, Moses Hare, my beloved and faithful friends, John 
Patten, Reading Blount, Junr., and Joseph Blount, all of the 
County aforesaid, to be my Executors of this my last Will 
and Testament and and I hereby Revoke all former Wills 
made by me. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, 
this 11th. day of December, in the Year of our Lord, one thou- 
sand. Seven hundred and Seventy three. 

John Maule (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared, in the presence of: 

William Gerrard. 
FoRBis Gerrard. 

his 

John X Nevil 

mark. 



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The above last Will and Testament of John Maule, deceased, was 
proved before me this 16th. day of Febr'y, 1774, by the Oath of JohnNevil, 
one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto, who swore that he was present 
and did see the said Testator, sign, seal, publish and declare the same to 
be and contain his last will and Testament, and that at the time thereof 
he was of sound and disposing Mind and Memory; and Moses Hare, 
John Patten, Reading Blount, Junr., & Joseph Blount, the Executors 
in the said Will named, having qualified agreeable to Law, It is Ordered 
that letters Testamentary issue thereon accordingly. 

Jo. Martin. 

Copied from Original Will, Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



PATRICK MAULE'S WILL. 

North Carolina, Beaford Precinct. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Patrick Maule, of Bath 
County, Gent., being in my Right Senses do make this my 
last will & testament, in manner & form following: 

I give to my loving wife, Elizabeth Maule, & to her Assigns 
for Ever, the following Negroes, Vizt: Angus, Hannah, Affrica, 
Robin, & London, to be delivered after the tar kilns are off 
& the Crop finished; also, I give unto her the houshold furni- 
ture, Except the Eating Spoon & five Silver teaspoons. I give 
to my wife aforesd., fifteen cows, their calves, ten four year 
old Steers, & two third parts of the hogs on my Plantation 
at Rumney Marsh, also the young horse, the foregoing to be 
delivered after my Interment. And further, I leave my 
Plantation at Rumney Marsh to my wife during her Natural 
Life, with a dwelling house to be built for her by my Execu- 
tors, twenty foot long & Sixteen foot wide; Also, I give unto 
my sd. wife full priviledge for making tar & Turpintine of my 
land on Jacks Creek during her Natural Life. 

I give & bequeath to my Son, John Maule, his heirs & as- 
signs forever, the following Slaves, Vizt: Cazar, Farewell, 
Bina, Tom Richards, Young Hannah. I give & bequeath to 
my Son, John aforesd., my Lands at Smiths point, also my 
lands at Blunts Creek, also my Saved lot in Bath town, all 
to him & to his heirs forever. Also, I give & bequeath to my 
Son, John aforesd., two hundred Acres of Land Adjacent to 
Roger Kenyons Plantation, to him & his heirs for Ever. I 
give to my son John, fifteen cows, their calves, at Blunts 
Creek, with their Increase. "^-^v^i^^ 

I give to my daughter, Sarah Maule, the following Slaves 
Vizt: EUeck, great Tom, Peg, Andrew, & Kope; Also I give & 
bequeath to my daughter aforesd. & to her heirs for Ever, my 
Land at Tranters Creek, also fifteen Cows & Calves with their 
Increase. 

I give & bequeath to my daughter, Barbara Maule, the fol- 
lowing Slaves, Vizt: Chancellor, ^Jenny, Bess & Nanny; Also, 



302 North Carolina Wills. 



I give & bequeath unto my sd. daughter my land on Match- 
apunga Swamp, as also, I give my sd. daughter, my plantation 
at Rumney Marsh; also fifteen Cows & Calves with their 
Increase, the lands aforesd. I give to her & her heirs for Ever. 

I give & bequeath to my daughter, Mary Maule, the follow- 
ing Slaves, Vizt: Hector, Sue, Mustapha, & Dick; also, I give 
to my sd. daughter, Mary, & her heirs for Ever my Lands on 
North Dividing Creeks; also my lands on Jacks Creek, also 
I give her fifteen Cows & Calves with their Increase. 

And as to Lands or any other goods or Chatties not allready 
disposed of, I will it, or they, be Equally devided among my 
Said Children, and as to the Legacies & fortunes aforesd. 
they are all payable at the day of Marriage or age of twenty 
one years; Also, If any young Negroes shall be born, they shall 
be Equally divided among the Children aforesd. And I further 
will, that after the marriage of sd. Children they shall not be 
Entitled to any Increase of Slaves hapening by births of Ne- 
groes belonging to the other Children, Except in Case of 
Mortallity. 

And I further will, that if any of the Children aforesd. dye 
before Marriage or Age of twenty one years, I then will that 
their fortuns be Equally divided Among the Surviving Chil- 
dren. 

I will that my loving Cusens, John Gray & William Gray, be 
Guardians of my Children during their Minority, & have then 
Carefully Educated to best Advantage. 

Lastly, I nominate & Appoint my beloved Friends, Mr. 
John Gray, Mr. WiUiam Gray, Mr. John Caldom & Mr. 
Robert Boyd, to be my Executors of this my last will & testa- 
ment, & I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto put my hand & Seal, 
this Ninteenth day of April, one thousand, Seven hundred & 
thirty Six. 

Pat. Maule. (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd, Publish'd, & 
Declared in Presence of: 

Bart. Fleming. 

her 

Elizabeth E Montgomery, 

mark. 

Nehemiah Monk. 

The Last Will and Testament, of Patt. Maule, Deceased, was proved in 
Open Court, by the Oaths of Barnabas Fleming & Nehemiah Monk, Two 
of the Subscribing Evidences thereto. Ordered yt. Mr. Secretary have 
Notice Thereof. 

Robt. Boyd, one of the Exors. therein mentioned having taken the 
Oath by Law Appointed. 

Test. Jno. Collison, Cler. Cur. 

Lts. issued June, 1736. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 303 



WILLIAM MAULE'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, this Twenty first day of Feb- 
ruary, in the Year of Our Lord, One Thousand, Seven hundred 
and twenty five. I, WilHam Maule, of the precinct of Bertie, 
in the Province of North CaroHna, Gent., being Sick and 
week, but of sound and perfect mind and memory, Do make 
and ordain this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking 
and making Null and Void all former and other Wills by me 
made. 

First, It is my Will that all my Debts and Funeral Charges 
be paid by my Executor. 

Item, I Give, Devise and Bequeath to my Wife, Penelope 
Maule, my Plantation called Scotts Hall, and allso, my Plan- 
tation called Mount Galland, to her and hers and Assigns 
forever. 

Item, I Give, Devise and Bequeath to my Daughter, Penel- 
ope Maule, all the rest and residue of my Estate, both Real 
and Personal, to her and her heirs and Assigns forever. 

Lastly, I Do hereby Nominate and appoint my Brother, 
Patrick Maule, Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testa- 
ment, whom I also Constitute Guardian of my said Daughter, 
Penelope, hereby Givning him full Power to make Sale of any 
of the lands before bequeathed to my Said Daughter, for and 
toward her Education. 

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand & 
Seal, the day and Year first above written. 

Will Maule, (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed Published & 
Declared to be his last Will & 
Testament in presence of us: 
robt. forster, 
John Nairnr. 
Jones Eagles. (?). 

North Carolina, ss. 

Sr. Richard Everard, Bart., Gov: 

These may Certify that Robert Foster, Gent., one of the Evidences 
to the within Will, Proved the Same upom Oath in due form, this 30th. 
day of March, 1726. 

RiCHD. Everard. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in Office of the Secretary of State. 



304 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



HENRY McCULLOCH'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the Name op God Amen, I, Henry McCulloch, Esqr., 
Secretary of the Province of North CaroHna aforesaid, being 
sick and weak in body, but of sound and disposing mind and 
memory, praised be God for the same. Do make and Ordain 
this to be my Last Will and Testament, in manner following, 
that is to say: First and principally, I recommend my Soul 
into the hands of Almighty God who gave it; and my Body 
to the Earth to be decently intered according to the discretion 
of my Executors herein after named: And as for such Tempo- 
ral Estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with, I Give 
and dispose thereof as followeth, to w^it: 

I Give unto my Dear Wife, Mary McCulloch, All that my 
Real and personal Estate, Goods and Chattels whatsoever and 
wheresoever, and of what Nature or kind soever, to be divided 
equally between my said Wife and my four Daughters, Henri- 
etta Mary, Dorothy Berisford, Elizabeth Margaret, and 
Penelope Martha McCulloch, Share and Share alike, Provided 
always, and the treu intent and meaning of this my Will is, 
that my sd. Wife shall be at Liberty to pay my said Daughters 
their several proportions or Shares of my said Real and person- 
al Estate, at their several age or Ages of Twenty one Years, or 
days or days or Marriage, which shall first happen, and in the 
mean time, shall, and may reimburse herself thereout the 
Costs, Charges and Expences she may be at for their several 
Maintenances and Education. 

And Lastley, I Do hereby Nominate, Constitute, and Ap- 
point my said Wife, Mary McCulloch, and my worthy frend, 
John Campbell of Bertie County, in the sd. Province, Esqr., 
Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby re- 
voking and making Void all other and former Wills by me 
heretofore made. Declaring this and now other, to be and 
Contain my Last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have here unto Set my hand and Seal. 
The twenty fith day of October, In the Year of our Lord, 
1755. 

his 

Henry Hen:mCl. McCulloch, (Seal) 

Mark. 



Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared, In the presence of us, 
who have Subscribed our names 
as witnesses hereto in the pres- 
ence of the Testator, (the names, 
Mary, Barisford, Margaret and 



North Carolina Wills. 305 



Martha, being first Interlined 
between the Ninth & Tenth Line 
from the beginning of the Will). 

Wm. Powell. 

Isc. Arthaud. 

Wm. Robertson. 

On the 15th. day of November, 1755, the Above Will was proved by 
William Powell and William Robertson, two of the subscribing evidences, 
who at the same time made Oath that they saw, Isc. Arthaud, the other 
Subscribing Evidence, set his hand as a Witness thereto, and then also 
John Campbell, Execrs. named In the said Will, Appeared & Qualify'd 
himself by taking the Oath by Law Appointed. 

Arthur Dobbs. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN McKINZIE'S WILL. 

In The Name of God, Amen. I, John McKinzie, minister 
of Suffolk Parish in Nansemond County, being perfect and 
sound both in Body and mind, do make and ordain this my 
Last Will & Testament in manner and form follow'g, that is to 
say, first, I Commend my soul to my Good and Gracious God 
of whom I humbly & earnestly beg and trust to obtain mercy 
and pardon by ye merrits & Intercession of Jesus Christ my 
blessed Savour and Redemer, in whom alone I put my trust 
and whom I flee to ye mercies of God hoping he will accept of 
my sincere Repentance and that he will assist me with his 
Holy Spirit and Guide me through ye Valley of ye Shadow 
of Death and Receive me into his Kingdom & Glory. 

As to my worldly Goods or Estate, first I give & bequeath 
to my Eldest Son, John, seven hundred and ninety five Acres 
of my Land at skeehawkee which I lately purchased of John 
Spier, joining to the manner place lying in Torril County and 
three hundred and five acres in the Island of Carorine lying 
in Bartee County to him and his heirs forever. 

Item. I give to my second son, Kenneth, thousand acres 
of my Land at said Skeehawkee in Including a watermill & ye 
parcel Land thereto adjoining lying in the County aforesd. 
together with ye. priveledge of pasturage in the above Name 
Island of Carorine to him and his heirs forever. 

Item. I give and bequeath to my third Son, William, three 
hundred acres of my land lying on Roanoke River in Bartee 
County Lately purchased of William Word to him and his 
heirs forever. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to each of sd. three sons one 
hundred pounds Curt, money of Virginia part of which sum to 
be laid out and applied towards training & Educating to such 

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crediable calling or mechanick business as shall appear to be 
most fiting and suitable to their Geneous & Capacities. 

Item. I give and Bequeath to my Eldest Daughter, Janet, 
one hundred and fifty pounds money aforesd. to her & her 
heirs forever. 

Item. I give to my second Daughter, Anne ye. like some of 
one hundred and fifty pounds money aforesd. to her & her 
heirs forever. 

Item. I will and ordain that ye several sums of money 
Bequeathed to my said children be settled upon Good security 
and the Interest thence accruing, if Necessary, to be applied 
toward their maintenance and Education. 

Item. I will and ordain that in case any of my children 
should die in their menority that then the Deceased portion 
shall be Equally shared and divided among ye. surviving. 

Item. I will and ordain that my Negroes shall not be 
divided during ye. minority of my children unless my Exrs. 
shall think fitt to sell one of my fellows Named Bristo & buy 
another younger in his room, and afterward he be equally 
shared among them. 

Item. I will and ordain that all my cattle hogs sheep crop 
at ye. Glebe, what sallary may be due to me from Suffolk 
parish, and whatever part of my household goods, &c., my 
Exrs. shall fitt to Dispose of for saving ye. Trouble and charges 
of Transportation to be sold and fifty pounds of the price 
thereof to be allowed my Exers. towards Defraying ye charges 
of Removing my family from hence to Carolina & setthng 
them. 

Item. I will and ordain that ye Remainder of my house- 
hold goods be managed at ye Discretion of my Exors. to ye 
benefit of my family. I will and ordain that my Exors. & 
family shall have liberty to remove from hence with what- 
ever part of my estate they shall think fit to carry along with 
them without giving any security in this County. 

Item. I constitute and appoint Wm. Gray, my Brotherin- 
law, Capt. John Hill, of Bartee County, James Pugh and 
Pasco Turner of Nansemond County, Exrs. of this my last 
will and testament. 

In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, 
this second day of March in ye year of our Lord one thousand, 
seven hundred & fifty four. 

John Mackinzie. 

Signed, sealed and delivered in 
ye presents of 

James Pugh, 
J AS. Wright, 

her 

Christian X Good 

mark. 



North CapwOlina Wills. 307 



At a Court held for Nansemond Countj'^ Apl. 8, 1754, The Last Will 
and Testament of John Mackinzie was proved by ye oathe of Jas. Wright 
and Christian Good, two of ye Witnesses thereto, also by ye oaths of Wm. 
Gray, John Hill & James Pugh three of ye Exors. therein Named who 
gave bond with Josiah Riddiok, Willis Riddick, and Daniel Pugh, Gent., 
their securities, Certificate for obtaining Letters Testamentory on ye sd. 
Will granted unto ye sd. Exors. in due form. Pasco Turner ye other Exor. 
in ye said Will mentioned came into Court & refused to take on himself 
ye Burthen & Execution thereof. 

Test. Lemuel Riddick, CI. Ct. 

True Copy, 

Test: Lemuel Riddick, CI. Ct. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State 



JOHN MONCREIF'S WILL. 

The Last Will and Testament of John Moncreif, of north 
Carolina, being weake in Body, but of perfect memory, doe 
give and demise my Temporal Estate which god of his mercy 
hath endued me with all, ass followeth: 

Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Mary 
Moncrief, The manner plantation dureing her life, and after 
her decease to my youngest son, george moncrief. Containing 
one hundred and sixty Acckers of land; and if ye said george 
moncreif liveth to Come to mans Estat, he shall have the 
liberty to seat any part of ye Said hundred and sixty Ackers 
of land not disturbing his Aforesaid mother. 

2'ly, I give unto my son, Thomas Moncrief, one hundred 
and sixty Ackers of land Joyning to the manner plantation. 

3'ly. I give to my son, William Moncrief, one hundred and 
sixty Ackers of land Joyning to my Son, Thomas monerief, 
land. 

4'ly, I give to my son, John moncrief, one hundred and sixty 
Ackers of land Joyning to my son, William moncrief, land, to 
them and there heirs for ever; onely if one or more should 
should die without lawfuU heir or Isue, the same land to be 
Eaqualy devided amoungst ye Rest. Every one of my sons 
Shall begin at ye pecoson and soe take there due part to ye 
head line. 

Item, I give to my beloved wife, mary moncrief, one Cubard 
with 3 pewter dishis, 2 pewter poringers, and 6 Inglish spoons, 
and ye mill and ye peck, and one new fether bed and furniture 
belonging to it, and one great pot, and ye young bay mare 
and her Increas, onely my beloved wife, mary moncrief, shall 
give my son, george moncrief, a young mare of 3 years old 
when he Comes to age; all ye Aforesaid housalgoods After 
the decease of mary moncrief shall be given to my son, george 
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Item, I give to my beloved wife, mary moncrief, 2 deep dishis 
and one great bason, and 2 poringers, and 6 spoons, one paer 
of fier tongs, 4 botls, and one fryingpan, and ye great greater, 
and ye great Chest, and ye litel box with a lock and key to 
it, and one great table, 4 Chears, and one great tankert, one 
iron pestel, one drawing knife and handsaw, and ye Cuting 
knife, one great narow ax. 

Item. I give to my daughter, mary moncrief, one f ether 
bed, one great Rugg and one paer of sheets and bed stead, 
one Chest that is next to yt of my wifes, one paer of fier tongs, 
4 Chears, one litel pot, 4 botels, 2 pewter basons, one tankert, 
to litle flat dishis, 6 Inglish spoons, 2 poringers, 2 pewter 
plats. 

Item, I give to my son, John Moncrief, 2 pewter dishis, two 
poringers, 6 spoons, 2 plats, 1 Cheare, one litle Chest with 
lock and key, one Cros Cut saw, one small auger, one adds. 

Item, I give to my son, william moncrief, 2 pewter dishis, 2 
poringers, 3 spoons, 2 Iron wegges, one narrow ax, one litle 
Chest with lock and key. 

Item, I give to my son, Tho: moncrief, 2 pewter dishis, 2 
poringers, 3 spoons, one long pot, and a Chear, one linin bed 
and one Rugg, and one paer of sheets and bed stead, one broad 
ax, one great gimblit, 2 Iron wedges, one spade, one great 
Auger, 2 Chisels. 

Item, I give to my beloved wife and my son, george, 6 Cows 
and 4 Calves, and ye 2 great steers, one yeo and yeo lamb. 

Item, I give to my daughter, mary moncrief, 3 Cows and 
Calves, one sow and piggs, to be paid upon her marriage day. 

Item, I give to my son, John moncrief, when he Comes to 
age, one Cow and Calfe, and 3 two yeare old hefers, and one 
sow and piggs. 

Item, I give to my son, William moncrief, one Cow and 
Calfe, and 3 teers, one sow and piggs if ye sows has them. 

Item. I give to my son, Thos. moncrief, 4 steers, one sow 
and piggs if ye sows has them, and one young horse. 

Item, I give to my daughter, mary moncrief, my black mare 
yt I sold to Craft if he Returns her, if not ye bill. 

as for ye linin and wooling, I give to my wife for ye use of 
ye small Children and her own use; and for my wareing Cloaths, 
I leave ytm to my wifes disposisan, to devide as she thinks 
fitt amoungst ym ; and ye Cart and wheels for ye use of ye plan- 
tation, and all my hoogs I give to my wife to pay my debts, 
and what debts there is due to me fer her to Receive; the 2 
meale sifters I give to my wife; as for ye wooden ware, devide 
it amongst them as you shall think fit. 

Item, I give to my son, george, my gun; and my sword to my 
son, Thomas. 

And as for all other things yt is not mentioned, I leave to 



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my beloved wife, mary moncrief, and I doe heareby ordaine, 
Constitute, and appoint my beloved wife, mary moncrief, 
to be my only Executrix of this my last will and testament, 
and I doe heareby Revoke and disanul all former will or wills 
by me made, ass wittness my hand and seale this 22th. day 
of June, 1712. 

John Muncireef. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed in ye presents 
of us: Adam Pearry 

Thomas Davis, 

his 

Daniel OX Glascoe. 

marke 

This Within Written Will was Proved in Open Court in Lawfull Manner 
the 14th. Day of Ags: Anno Dom., 1713, By The Oaths of Thos. Davis 
And Dan: Glasco. Tets. Jos: Wilker, Clk. Gout. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



ROGER MOORE'S WILL. 

North Carolina, New Hanover County. 

In the Name of God Amen, the Last will and Testament 
of Roger Moore, of the Parish of Saint Philips. 

Imprimis, I doe give. Devise and Bequeath unto my Son, 
George Moore, and his Heirs forever the Following Tracts 
or Parcells of Lands, Vizt., All that Part of my Plantation 
Called by the Name of Kendall, Bounding to the Southward 
by the Creek that runs up to my Mill as far as there is a Post 
to be fixt about three Hundred yards up the Creek above 
the House where Gready Lately removed from; and from 
thence a Due west Line to be Continued as far my Lands runs 
up the Neck, and Bounded to the Northward by Mr. Aliens 
Creek, with the Little Island of Marsh fronting the said Plan- 
tation in the River. And all Other my Lands bounding on the 
said Creek; and all Other my Lands Lying between the Thoro- 
fare and Black river, in the Neck known by the Name of 
Maultby's Point, with all my Lands on the Island Opposite; 
And One half of the Tract of Land in the fork of the river 
known by the Name of Mount Misery; the Same to be Di- 
vided in Such Manner as my son, George, shall think Proper 
to Direct; and them my William to Take his Choyce, & that 
to be Done in One year After my Decease. And five Hundred 
Acres on the Northwest river, Lying Between the Lands of Mr. 
Job Howes and the Land that was Mr. Dallisons, Deed. ; and 
all that Tract of Land I bought of Mr. John Porter, Deed., on 
the No. West River at or Near the Saxapahaw Old fields, being 
Three Thousand & Twenty five Acres; And the Lott of Land 
in the Town of Brunswick where Mr Ross at Present Dwells, 



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being five Poles wide & runing from the river as farr as the 
Street before Doct. Fergu's House, with the Wharf and all 
Other Improvements thereon. 

Item, I doe give unto my Aforesaid Son, George, my Negro 
man Higate the Carpenter, His wife Rose, with all her Issue 
& Encrease. 

Item, I doe give, Devise & Bequeath unto my son, William 
Moore, & his Heirs for ever all that my Plantation Called 
Orton where I now dwell, Joyning on Kendals, as its before 
Bounded by this my Will, with all my Land Bounded to the 
Southward on the Creek where My Mill now is, being in all 
about 2500 Acres; & also, 640 Acres at Rockey Point, bounding 
on Mr. Aliens and the river, and the Remaining half of Fifty 
five Thousand Acres in the Neck known by the Name of 
Mount Misery, and all the Tract of Land bounded by the 
River & Smiths Creek; and 5000 Acres at or near the Haw or 
Eno old Fields. 

Item, I doe Also give. Devise, and Bequeath unto my Said 
Son, William, One full fifth Part of the Slaves I Shal Dye 
Possessed of; and its my Will that all my Slaves Shall in One 
Month After my Decease be Devided into five Equall Parts, 
as near as mybe, by himself and my Son George, & when so 
done that my son, William, take his Chance by Lott for such 
his Part. And I doe Also give unto my said Son, William, all 
the Stock of Horses & Cattle & Sheep that Shall Properly 
belong to, & be on my Plantation Orton at my Decease, with 
all my Plate & Household furniture, Hee, my son William, 
Paying to my son George, in Two years After my Decease, 
the Sum of One Hundred Pounds, Proclamation Money or 
the Value thereof. 

Item, I doe give unto my Daughter, Sarah Smith, the Sum 
of five Pounds, being in full for her Fortune; She having Al- 
ready reed, from me, with the Legacy Left her by Her Grand 
Mother, by my Computation, at Least £1600 Sterling. 

Item, I doe give unto my Daughter, Mary Moore, the Sum 
of Eighteen Hundred Pounds, Proclamation Money, or the 
Value thereof, to be Paid Her, or sure'd to be paid Her, in 
Two years after my Decease; but on the Condition Only my 
Exors. then Taking a Release for the Legacy left her by Her 
Grand Mother, Mrs. Sarah Trott, and Also, that she Doe not 
Marry but with the Consent of my Exors. & her Aunt, Mrs. 
Sarah Allen, or the Majority of them. 

Item. I doe give unto my Daughter, Anne Moore, the Sum 
of Eighteen Hundred Pounds, Proclamation Money, or the 
Value thereof, to be Paid her, or sured to be paid Her, in Two 
years after my Decease; But on the Same Terms & Conditions 
as Her Sister Mary before Mentioned. 

Item, I doe give unto my son in Law, Mr Thomas Smith, & 



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his Heirs for ever, all that Lott of Land in the Town of Bruns- 
wick where Mr. William Lord at Present resides, Besides 
with the Building thereon. 

Item, I doe give, Devise & Bequeath unto my sons, George 
& William Moore, and their Heirs forever, all the rest & Residue 
of my real & Personal Estate, to be Equally Divided Between 
them, After the Payment of all my just Debts & Legacys, 
but on these Conditions, that they, at the expence of my 
Estate, Maintain their Said Sisters, Mary & Anne aforesaid, 
untill their Legacy become Due, unless they shall Marry 
before, but Nevertheless, if my Two Sons Shall Choose to 
pay their Legacy Out of my Principal Estate, they shall be 
at their Liberty so to doe soe as not more then One third of 
the same be Paid to Each in Land; & the Lands & slaves to 
be Vallued to them by Indifferent Persons, to be Choose by 
each Party, & they on Oaths, there being Twenty Odd Thou- 
sand Acres of Land & Near Two Hundred & fifty Slaves, with 
the Stock of Hor es. Cattle, &c., & besides the Debts Due To 
me not before Bequeathed in this my Will. 

Item, I doe Devise & Bequeath unto my Dear beloved Wife, 
Mary Moore, all the Estate that was her own at the Time of 
Her Marriage, be it of any Nature and Kind Whatsoever, 
with the Profits arising Since Such her Marriage; as also the 
Saw Mill I entend to Build on Brices Creek, with the Slaves 
& all Utensils that shall Properly Belong to them. And if it 
shal soe Happen that I shal Dye Before the said Mill shall 
be Compleatly finished, that She, my said Wife, is to have 
the work of my four Carpinters now at Nuce, until they be 
Compleatly Finished; and the aforesaid Land & Mill I doe 
give unto my said Wife, & Hurs forever, & in full Considera- 
tion of her Dower & any Claim She may have by Law to any 
Part of my real & Personal Estate. 

Item, it is my Will that each of my Daughters, Mary & 
Anne, Doe at their Marriage, take Each their Choyce of any 
One of the House Slaves, Except the Negro wench Bess, who 
I leave to Her Liberty to make Choyce of any One of my 
Children for her Master or Mistress. 

Lastly, I doe Nominate and appoint my Two Sons, George 
& William Moore, Exors. to this my Last will & Testament, 
Revoaking all Other Wills herefore made by me. 

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto Set my Hand & 
Seal, this 7th. Day of March 1747/8. 

RoG. Moore (seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published & 
Declared to be my Last Will & 
Testament in the Presence of: 
Wm. Forbes. 
RicHD. Quince. 
Geo. Logan. 



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A Codicil to this my Last will & Testament: Whereas, it is 
Apparent from the Late Storm, that the Legacy I have Be- 
queathed unto my Loving Wife, Mary, The giving her my 
saw Mill and the Appurtenancys thereunto Belonging, may, 
Instead of being a Yearly Profit to her, Prove rather an Ex- 
pence, therefore I doe Absolute Declare that Part of my will 
soe much as relates to the Saw Mills and appurtenancys there- 
unto Belonging to be Void and of none Effect; & in Lieu of 
the Same, do give unto my said Loving Wife, Mary, One 
Hundred Pounds, Sterling Money, or the full Valine thereof, 
to be Paid her Yearly by my Exors. During the Time she Does 
remain my Widdoe, and noe Longer, and the same to be in 
full for her right of Dower, & in full for any Claim or Demand 
of any kind Whatsoever She may have Legully to any Part of 
my Estate. 

In Testimony Whereof I have here unto Set my Hand & 
Seal, the 30th. Day of June, 1750. 

R. Moore, (seal) 

Signed, Sealed & Published in 
the Presence off us: 

Wm. Ross. 
Rebecca Coke. 
Geo. Logan. 

Att a Court held at Wilmington, On the Last Tuesday in May, in the 
Year of Our Lord, One Thousand, Seven Hundred and fifty One. On 
Motion the Last Will & Testamt. of Roger Moore, late of the Province 
of North Carolina, Esqr., Deceased, was iProved in Due form of Law By 
the Oath of George Logan, One of the Subscribing Witnesses to the said 
Will and Codicil, by which Will George Moore and William Moore are 
Appointed Exors. of the Last Will and Testament of the said Roger Moore, 
Deed., which said William Moore and George, Appeared in Court and 
Took the Oath of an Executor According to Law. 

Therefore it is Ordered that Letters Testamentary do issue to the said 
George Moore and William Moore, to Impower them to Take upon them- 
selves the Execution of the said, of the said Roger Moore, Deed. 
By the Court. Isaac Faries, C. C. 

Mr Rice's Ex'or, Dr for this, 16 Cash. 

Copied from the Original Will, Filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



THOMAS MOOR'S WILL. 

Wilmington, 3d. february, 1735. 

I, Thomas Moor, Late of New York, now in Wilmington, 
Being Sick of Body but sound of Judgment, Doe make This 
my Last Will and Testament. 

In Primis, I appoint and Constitute Cosmas Farquharson, 
Doctor of Physic, my Sole Executor and Administrator of all 
the Debts, Effects and Moneys I Can Lay any Claim to in 



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North Carolina, in Order that he, the said Cosmas Farquharson, 
may Remit the Same to New York to be Dispos,d off there as 
my former Will, in the hands of Mr. Alsop and Carroll there 
Directs, and this My Last Will and Testament Day And Date 
foresaid, I have signd, seald and 
Delivered in presence of: 

Thos. Moor (Seal) 
Witness : 

Caleb Mason. 

Simon Payne. 

Rd. Hartley. 

At a Court begun and Held for the County of New Hanover on Tuedsay 
the 4th. Day of February, 1753. 

Present His Majestys Justices: 

These may Certify that Richard Hartley, one of the subscribing Evi- 
dences to the Within Will, appeared in Open Court & made Oath on the 
holy Evangelist that he was Present and saw Thomas Moor, sign, Seal 
and Declare the within to be and contain his last Will and Testament; 
and that the Said Thomas Moor was then & at that time of sound and 
disposing Memory; and that he also saw Caleb Mason and Symon Payne, 
two other Subscribing Evidences, sign their names thereto at the same Time: 
then also appeared Cosmas Farquharson, Executor, in open Court and 
took the Executors Oath in Due form of Law. 

Isaac Farries, CI. Cu. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



EDWARD MOSELEY'S WILL. 

No. Carolina, sc. 

In the Name of God Amen, I, Edward Moseley, of New 
Hanover County, Esqr., do make and Declare these Presents 
to be and Contain my Last Will & Testament Rovoking all 
Other. 

Imprimis, I will that all my Debts be well & Truly paid, 
within Convenient time after my Decease, Out of the Profits 
arising from the Labour of my Slaves. 

Item, It is my Will that as soon as it well may be done After 
my Decease, a True and Perfect Inventory be made of all my 
Personal Estate, and that the Same be Returned upon Oath 
into the Secretary's Office, as also into the Office of the County 
Court of New Hanover, within Ninety Dales After my Decease. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Eldest Son, John Moseley, 
my Plantation at Rockey Point, where I Frequently reside, 
on the West side of North East Branch of Cape Fear River, 
Together with all my Lands Adjacent thereto, Containing 
ir che whole about 3500 Acres, be the Same more or Less, To 
Have and To Hold the same to him, the said John Moseley, 
& his heirs male of his Body Lawfully begotten for ever. And 



314 North Cakolina Wills. 



for want of Such Heirs then to my Second Son, Edward Moseley, 
and his Heirs Male of his Body Lawfully Begotten for ever; 
and for want of Such Heirs, then to the next of my Sons as 
Shall Attain to the Age of 21 years, intail male as above men- 
tioned; and for want of Such to my right Heir infee Simple. 

Item, I give to my Second Son, Edward Moseley, my Plan- 
tation where I formerly Dwelt in Chowan County, and the 
Lands adjacent thereto, Containing by estimation 2000. Acres, 
be the Same More or Less, To Have & to Hold the Same to 
him & the Heirs male of his Body Lawfully Begotten infee 
tail; and for want of Such, then to my Son, Sampson Moseley, 
& the Heirs Male of his Body Lawfully Begotten infee tail; 
& for want of Such, then to my Son, James Moseley, infee tail 
Male as above exprest; & for want of Such, Then to my Fifth 
Son, Thomas Moseley, and His heirs for ever. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Sampson Moseley, 
and his Heirs and Assigns, all my Lands On the East Side of 
the North East Branch of Cape Fear River, Lying Between 
Holly Shelter Creek and the bald white Sand hills, Containing 
by Estimation 3500 Acres, be the Same More or Less. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Son, James Moseley, and 
his Heirs & Assigns, all my Lands on the East side of the North 
East Branch of Cape Fear River Opposite to my Rocky Point 
Plantation, Containing by Estimation 1650 Acres, be the 
Same More or Less. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Son,. Thos. Moseley, & 
his Heirs and Assigns, all my Lands on the North West Branch 
of Cape Fear River, Vizt: 1280 Acres I had by the Will of 
John Baptista Ashe, Esq'., at Rockfish Creek on both sides 
the River; and 600 Acres on the East side of the North West 
branch of Cape Fear River, Near Opposite to the Lands Where- 
on M'. Mitchell Formerly Dwelt. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Son, John Moseley, and 
his Heirs and Assigns, my Lot and Houses in Brunswick where 
my Habitation usually is at Present, After the Decease of my 
Loving Wife, to whom I give it During her Natural Life. I 
also give to my said son John & his Heirs and assigns, my 
Plantation below Brunswick, Commonly Called Macknights. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Edward Moseley, 
and his Heirs and Assigns, my Lot & house in Wilmington; 
Also, 600 Acres of Land Opposite to Cabbage Inlet; Also 500 
Acres of Land in Tyrrel, Commonly Called Coopers; & 450 
Acres of Land in Tyrrel County, Commonly Called White- 
marsh, all these to him & his Heirs & Assigns. 

Item, I give and Bequeath to my three Sons, Sampson, 
James and Thomas, all my Lands on the East side of Cape 
Fear River on Part, whereof M'. Bugnion dwelleth, to be 
Divided into three Equal Parts, as near as may be; Thorn*' 



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to have his first Choice, and Jam'' the Next, the Division 
to be made by iriy Wife. 

Item, I give to my Loving Wife, Ann Moseley, During her 
Natural Life, my Plantation at the Sound which I bought of 
John Hodgson, Wheron there is a Large Vineyard Planted; 
Also 3200 Acres of Land in EdgComb, Called Alden of the hill, 
be the Same More or Less, Lying on a Branch of Fishing Creek, 
by Some Called Irwins by Other Butterwood; Also 1650 Acres, 
be the Same More or Less, upon the West side of Neuse River, 
about Twenty four Miles above New Bern Town. With full 
Power to her by any Deed or will, to give the first Mentioned 
to all or any of my Children She pleases, to be held by Such 
in fee Simple, and the two Last Mentioned Tracks, Vizt: 
3200 & 1650, to all, or any of my four Youngest Sons, as She 
shall think they best deserve or may most want the Same, 
in Such Proportion as She Shall think Proper, to be held by 
Such as she shall Appoint, the same in fee simple. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my five Sons, John, Edward, 
Sampson, James, & Thomas, & their Heirs & assigns, to be 
held in Severalty, & to be Equally Divided, my Large Tract 
of Land in EdgComb County, Called Clur, Containing by 
Estimation Ten Thousand Acres, be the same more or Less; 
& it is my Will that in Case Any of my Sons Shall Dye before 
they attain the Age of 21 Years, or Without Leaving Lawfull 
Issue, that then the Lands of Such so Dying Shall be Equally 
Divided Among the Survivours, to be held by them infee Simple, 
Except those first Mentioned Lands Given to my Two Eldest 
Sons in tail Male, which in Case of their Or either of their 
Death is to go as I have before exprest. 

Item, It is my Will that no part of my Stocks, Houshold 
Goods, Slaves, or Other Personal Estate, be Sold for Payment 
of my Debts ; but that the Same Shall be Paid Out of the Money's 
Arising by Crops or Other Labour of my Slaves; hereby Direct- 
ing that what Products of the Labour of my Slaves Shall be 
in being at my Decease, the Same Shall go towards Payment 
of my Debts, and that my Slaves that work in the field or on 
Tarr Work &c'% to be kept to Labour in Such Manner, on all, 
or any of my Lands as Shall best serve, to raise most Money 
for Discharge of my Debts. 

Item, After my Debts are Paid by the Labour of my Slaves, 
I give and Bequeath unto my Dear & Loving Wife, Ann Mose- 
ley, these 21 Slaves Following, Vizt: Robin & his wife Dinah 
& their Children, Little Mustapha, Csesar & Jonathan; Kate 
& her Children, Willy & Abram, Simon, Gabriel, Jacob, Primus, 
Francis, Abigail, Hager, Phillida & her Two Children, Quashey 
& Billey; Drago & his Wife Nan; and Moll Statiras Daughter. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Aner Moseley, 
these Eleven Slaves, Vizt: Sarah, Mustapha's Wife; Hannah & 



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her Two Daughters Phillida & Bessy; Cudger & his Wife Bohn- 
der & their Daughters Betsy, Sarah & Lucy, Esther Simons 
wife; and Little Esther, Jennys Daughter. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my five Sons, John, Edward, 
Sampson, James & Thomas, these 56 Slaves, to Wit: Manuel 
& his Wife Maria & their Children, Manuel, Frank, Jenny, 
and Yauna; Robin & his wife Doll; Judith and her Sons, Henry, 
Tony, Tom & Ben; Jenny & her Sons, Andrew & Ned; Bacchus 
& his wife Yanbo & her Children, Jupiter, Sarah and hannah; 
Mat, a Cooper, & his wife Mercy, & their Children, Mat, 
Frank & Peggy; Jemmy & his wife Sarah; Tom a Cooper & 
his wife Jenny; Joe & his wife Doll, & their Daughter Dol; 
Jemmy & Cooper, Sambo & Cooper, Scipio, Roger, Sandy, 
Cook, Button, Cyrus, Peter, Zebedee; Flora & Diana, the 
Daughters of Dinah; Nancey & her Children, Alden, Jacob 
& Suckey; Cudgeo, Kates son Statara, Peg & her Daughter 
Sarah Membo; Behndas Daughter Jenny; Esthers Daughters, 
Cates Daughter Hagar. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Loving Wife, Ann, my 
New Chaise Harness and the Pair of Bay Horses, Smoker and 
Toby, which I bought of John Hull, Esqr, for that use, I also 
give Unto her Out of my Stocks, Ten Cows & Ten Calves, Ten 
Steers of Differant Age's, & Twenty Sheep & the horse Spark. 

Item, it is my Will that my said Wife have the Care, Tuition 
and Guardianship of my Daughter, Ann; & in Case of her 
Death, then to my Honour'd Mother in Law, Mrs. Susannah 
Hasell. 

Item, It is my Will that the Slaves now usually kept about 
the house, shall be kept in the same Employment for my 
Wifes easier Life, and Care of my Children, untill She Marries, 
or One of my Sons Arrives at Age of 21 Years, then they are 
to go to those I have before Bequeathed them. 

Item, It is my Will that my Wife Shall have the Use of my 
Lot & houses in Brunswick; and also of my Dwelling house, 
Kitchen &c. at Rockey Point, untill She shall Marry or that 
One of my Sons Shall Attain in the Age of 21 years. She keep- 
ing all my Houses in Repair. And when Any of my Sons 
Shall Attain 21 years of Age, then my wife Shall have her 
Choice Whether She will Dwell in my houses at Brunswick or 
at Rockey Point; it is also my Will, that she may work so many 
of the Slaves on any of my Lands as she Shall choose, along 
with my Childrens Slaves for which She may Draw a Pro- 
portionable Part with Such Slaves of my Children as shall be 
thought most for their benefit to be worked with hers; The 
Barns to be for the Use of my Children as well as for my Wife. 

Item, it is my Will that after my Debts are Paid, my Sons 
Slaves Shall be Employ'd on all, or any of my Lands, and no 
where else, in the Most Beneficial Manner that may be for 



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the Profit of my said Sons; and Annually Accts. to be rendered 
to the County Court of New Hanover, of the Profits Arising 
thereby, which Profits are to be Accompted for without Any 
Charge of Commissions, &*., Other than the Overseers Share. 
Nor shall my Children's Estate be made any way Less Under 
pretence of Commissioners, &c^.. But all that I have or shall 
leave them in this my Last Will is to go Clear to them. Except 
what shall be hereafter exprest Concerning my Sons Education. 

Item, I give unto my Six Children all my Stock of horses 
Mares, Neat Cattle, Sheep and Swine, to run & encrease for 
ther Benefit; and I will that proper Slaves be Appointed for 
Managing thereof of, which increase & profit made thereby 
of Such as are necesarily to be sold or Killed at Proper Sea- 
sons, Accot. to be rendered to the County Court, for my chil- 
dren advantage, without Charges, Deducting first thereout 
what may be necessary of such kind of Provision for house- 
keeping for my said wife & Children. 

Item, It is my Will that the Profits Arising by the Labour of 
my Two sons Slaves, & their part of the profits Arising by the 
Stocks, be laid Out in purchasing Young Female Slaves to be 
Added to their Stocks of slaves; And it is also my will that if 
any of the Female Slaves given be my in this will shall breed, 
in Such Case I give the issue to go along with the Mother. 

Item, When it shall be necessary to give all or any of my 
sons Other Education than is to be had from the Common 
Masters in this Province; for I would have my Children well 
Educated, it is then my Will that Such expence be Defrayed 
Out of the profits of Such Childs Estate & not Otherwise. 

Item, I Recommend it to my Dear & Loving Life that one 
of my sons, as shall be Thought best Qualified for it, be bred 
to the Law, it being highly necessary in so Large a Family; 
and to him I give all my Law Books, being upwards of 200 
Volumes, which are now or Shall be in My Closet at Bruns- 
wick, and are Exprest in a Catalogue of my Own hand Writing, 
in a Marble Cover Book in my Closet. 

Item. I give to my Dear wife, Blomes History of the Bible 
in folio, 3 Volumes in folio of Arch Bishop Tillotsons Works, 
four volumes in Octavo of Dr. Stanhopes on the Epistles & 
Gospels, and all the Books of Physick. 

Item, I give to my Daughter, Ann Humfries, 3 Volumes in 
foHo on the Old & New Testament, and I will that my Exors. 
buy for her, the work of the Auther of the whole Duty of Man. 
I give to the Eldest of my Sons, that shall not Study the the 
Law ; Chambers Dictionary, two Volumes in folio ; Locks Work, 
three Volumes in folio; Millers Dictionary; 2 Vol"" in folio, 
and LeBlond of Gardening in Quarto: And the rest of my 
Books, about 150 Volumes, to be Divided among my Other 
three Sons. 



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Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Eldest Son, John, my 
Large Silver Tea Kettle, Lamp, & Server for it to stand on, 
weighing in all about 170 Ounces. To my Son, Edward, my 
Large Silver Coffee Pot Pott; to my Son, Sampson, my Large 
Silver Tea Pot; to my Son, Jam*^", my Large Silver Tankard, 
& to my Son, Thomas, a pair of Large Square Silver Servers; 
my Cases of Knifes, forks. Spoons, Salts, Casters, & Other my 
Plate, to be Divided Between my wife & Daughter, my wife 
to have Two Thirds, & my Daughter One Third. Neverthe- 
less, my wife to have the use of my Children's plate untill She 
shall Marry, or they respectively Attain to age of 21. But if 
any shall Depart this life before that Age, such Childs part 
of the plate or Other Personal Estate I shall & Hereafter in 
this will give to them, to be Equally Divided among my sons 
Surviving. 

Item, in Case my Wife shall marry, or as Soon as Any of 
my sons Shall Attain to 21 years of age, which shall first Hap- 
pen, I will that my household goods & Other Personal Estate 
not before by me given shall be Equally Divided into four 
Parts; One thereof to be for my Wife, the Other three Parts 
among my Six Children. 

Item, As there are very Considerable Debts due to me I 
expect more than Sufficient to pay the Debts I owe, I leave 
it to my Wife either to Apply the Same for Payment of my 
Debts, or in Building for all or any Of my Son's as She shall 
think Proper, if she shall Choose to Apply it in Building, 
I Avould have the house at the Vineyard Finished Fit for Use, 
and as She knows my mind with Regard to a handsome large 
Dwelling house to be built at Rockey Point, the Foundation 
whereof is Dugg, She may, if She pleases. Proceed thereon 
And use all the Materials Already Provided by me. And Also, 
the Sum of One Hundred Pounds Sterling, or the Value thereof 
in Products, yearly for Two Years, Out of the Labour of all 
my Sons Slaves, And all or any parts of the Debts Due to me. 

Item. I give & Bequeath unto my very Good Friend, Sam- 
uel Swann, Esq'., Major John Swann & my Brother in Law, 
Mr. Jas. Hasell, Jr., the Sum of Ten Pounds Sterling, each, 
or in Products; hereby Requesting there Advice & Assistance 
in having this my Will fullfilled. And to Mr. Jeremiah Vail 
& Mr. Alexander Lillington, the Sum of Five Pounds Sterling, 
Each, or Value in Products; & to my Very Good Friend Jas. 
Hasell, Esqr., & to my Sisters in Law, Mrs. Mary Vail & Mrs. 
Sarah Porter, I give to Each a ring of two Guineas price; & to 
Each of the Children of my Sister in Law, Mrs. Mary Vail & 
of her sister Ehzabeth, late the Wife of Collo. Maurice Moor, 
and to the Children of my Late Brother in Law, Mr. John Lil- 
lington, & to Colo. Maurice Moor's three youngest Children, 
I give to Each a ring of a Guinea price. 



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Item, I give to my Honoured Mother in Law, Mrs. Susannah 
Hasell, a ring of three Guineas price. 

Item, the rest & Residue of my Estate, Real & Personal, I 
give to be Equally Divided among my Sons & the Survivours of 
them. 

Lastly I nominate & Appoint my Dearly beloved Wife, 
Ann Moseley, & my Two Eldest Sons, John & Edward, to be 
Executors of this my Last Will & Testament (Containing in 
Eight Pages all of my Own hand Writing) 

In Testimony whereof, I have Hereunto Set my Hand & 
Seal, this Twentieth Day of March, Anno Dom., 1745. 

E. Moseley, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published, & 
Declared In presence of: 

Eleazr. Allen. 
RoGR. Moore. 
Wm. Forbes. 
Matt. Rowan. 

August Court, 1749. 

A Codicil to the Last Will and Testament of Edward Moseley, 
dated March 20th., 1745. hereunto annexed. 

To my Son William, born since my said Last Will was made, 
I give & bequeath my two round Silver Servers; Also, the tract 
of Land in my said Will mentioned, lying in Edgecombe 
County, called Alden of the Hill, containing 3200 acres, be 
the same more or less; Also about 300 acres more, contiguous 
thereto, which I have Entred in Earl Granville's office. To 
hold the same, about 4000 acres, to him & his heirs forever. 
It is also my will, that my said Son, William, shall have an 
equal share of the Slaves & personal estate left to be divided 
among my other five sons in that my will. 

It is also my will, that if I shall have any more children. 
They shall be intitled to an equal part of my slaves & personal 
Estate left to my sons in that my Will mentioned, and that all 
my sons born or to be born, shall have an equal share or divi- 
dend of that my large tract of 10,000 Acres called Clur, men- 
tioned in my said will. 

I give to my dear wife Ann, my negro woman named Jane, for 
her better care & management of my children, she having 
been much employed about them 

I give to my Daughter Nancy, Peggy's youngest mulatto 
child named Abram. 

My slaves Mustapha, Cush & Moll having behaved very 
well I order them to be free, but if it shall not be allowed them. 
Then it is my will that my executrix shall place them jointly 
or severally as they shall choose, on any of my lands, to make 
what they shall judge most for their advantage, rendering one 
tenth part of the profits to my executrix. 



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Lastly, I make my dear wife Ann, Executrix, and my two 
Eldest Sons, Executors, of this Codicil which I will shall be 
taken & deemed as a part of my last Will & Testament. 

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal 
this Nineth day of June, Anno Dom., 1748. 

E. MosELEY (seal) 
Signed, sealed, published & 
Declared in presence of: 

John Cochran. 
John Hancock. 
John Cooke. 

N B, This Codicil is fixed to the Will by Mr. Sampson's 
Seal (my Wife's Father) mine being lately lost. 

New Hanover County. August Court, 1749. 

The within Will of the Honb'. Col. Edward Moseley, Esq""., lately de- 
ceas'd was proved now here in open Court by the oath of the Honb'. 
Mathew Rowan, Esq''., one of the Subscribing Evidences thereto in due 
form of Law, and the Codicil hereto the said will annext was Proved Like- 
wise at the Same time by the oath of M''. John Cook, one of the Subscrib- 
ing Evidences thereto in open Court also in due form of Law. 

Test. Isaac Faries, C. C. 

June, 1750. 
Personally appeared before me Mrs. Anne Moseley, and was duly sworn 
to the just & faithfull Execution of the within Will & Codicil. 

Nath. Rice. 

Registered in Book C Fol 741, 742, 743, 744, 74.5, & 746. 

Isaac Parries Register. 

Copied from Original Will, Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



SAMUEL NICHOLSON'S WILL. 

No. Carolina, The 22 of ye: 1: Month, 1727/8. 

Know ye, that I, Sam. Nicholson, am week in body but of 
parfect mind and memory, thanks be to the Lord for it: Do 
make this my Last and Testiment, Revoking all other Wills 
heretofore maid by me, first of all, I comit my Soul unto the 
Lord and by body to the Earth from whence was, to be desently 
buriad after the discresion of my Executors hereafter named. 

Saconly, my will is that my dear and well beloved wife, 
Elizabeth Nicholson, Shall have the whole Use and Benifit of 
all my Lands and houses and plantation during har life; and 
after har dises, my will and pleasure is that my daftor, Elis- 
abeth Anderson, shall have and injoy all my Lands, planta- 
tions houses and profits, Shee and her Lawful hares for Ever. 
Allso, i give to my Said daftor, Elizabeth Anderson, a Negro 
woman caled bes. 



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I give to my daftor, Sarah Nicholson, one Neigro boy caled 
Sesor, during her natuall Life, and at har dises, to fall to them 
of har Kindred which she may think fitest to Life with. I 
allso give to my Said Daftor, Sarah Nicholson, a father bed 
and furniture. 

I allso give to my Gran Children, forty shillings a peas, 
to be pid to them or thare fathers for them. 

I allso give to my Friend, Sarah Gloster, as much good fine 
Silk Crape as will make har a Suit of Close, a pare of good 
Stays, three yards of muslin, a pare of worsted hoes, two Yards 
of Holen, as much fine Garlick, as will make har a Shift. 

And as for the Rest of my Estate of what Remains after 
Lagists and Just debts are duly paid, I give to my Loveing 
Wife, Elizabeth Nicholson, to be at har disposing. I also 
make and ordain my Loveing Wife, Elizabeth Nicholson, and 
my SoninLaw, John Anderson, Executrex and Executor of 
this my Will. 

As witness my hand, 

his mark 

Samuel S Nicholson. (Seal) 
Witnes by us: 

Zachariah Nixon. 
John Keatten. 
Elisabeth S Montecu. 

Proved by ye oath of Mr. John Keatten, and affirmation of Mr. Zach- 
riah Nickson, in open Court. 

Test. Charles Denman, Clk. 
Mrs. Ehz Nicholson, one her Solemn affirmation In Open Court, did 
declare that She would proforme the within will According to ye Law of 
this Government, She being Executrix. 

Test. Charles Denman, Clk. 
Letters granted the 23d. Jan'y, 1727. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



FRANCES OLIVER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Frances Oliver, of Edenton, 
in the County of Chowan & Province of North Carolina, the 
Widow & Relict of Andrew Oliver, deceased. Being weak of 
Body, But of sound & disposing Mind & Memory, praised 
be God for the Same, and Knowing that It is Appointed for 
all Persons once to die, and after Death the Judgment; Do 
make & Ordain this my Last Will & Testament, in Manner & 
Form following, (that is to say) First and principally, I Comit 
my Soul into the Hands of Almighty God, my Heavenly 
Father; and my Body, I Commit to the Earth, To be decently 
buryed at the Discretion of my Executors herein after named. 

21 



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And as for such Worldly Goods & Estate, as it Hath pleased 
God to bestow upon me, I Give & Dispose there of as followeth, 
Vizt: 

Imprimis, I Order & Appoint that all my Just Debts, Lega- 
cyes and Funeral Expences shall be paid, as soon as con- 
veniently may be after my Decease. 

Item, I Do hereby Give, Devise & Bequeath unto my Son 
in Law John Davison, of Edenton aforesaid, Marriner, his 
Heirs & Assignees for Ever, All my Real and personal Estate 
of what Nature & Kind so Ever, Scituate, lyeing and being 
in this Province, and not herein Otherwise disposed off; and 
my Will & meaning is. With Respect to my Negroe Woman, 
called Rachel & her Three Grand Children (that now live 
with me), I Give & Bequeath them all unto the said John 
Davison & the Heirs of His Body Lawfully Begotten; and in 
case of His Death without Such Issue, I Order & Appoint 
that all my said Negroe Servants shall immediately be dis- 
charged from all Manner of Bondage & have their Liberty 
to work for Themselves as Other Free Negros have. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto Each & Every of the Daugh- 
ters of my Brother & Sisters in Virginia, All My Wearing Ap- 
parrel, both Linnen & Woolen, of what Nature & Kindsoever, 
To be Equally divided between Them, and to be sent or de- 
livered unto Them by the said John Davison. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto Ichadah Davis, Spinster, 
(Who now Lives with me) her. Her heirs and Assigns, One 
Bedstead, & Feather Bed & Bolster, Two Blankets & a Pair of 
Sheets. 

And Lastly, I do hereby Constitute & Appoint the said 
John Davison, to be the Sole Executor of this my Last Will & 
Testament, Hereby Revoking & Making Void all former & 
Other Wills by me heretofore made, and hereby Declaring 
the within Written Instrument To be my Last Will & Testa- 
ment. 

In witness whereof, I, the within named Frances OUiver, 
have hereunto set my Hand & Seal, The Twenty Sixth Day of 
February, In the Twenty Seventh Year of the Reign of Our 
Sovereign Lord, George the Second, by the Grace of God, 
King of Great Britain, &c., Annoq Domini., 1754. 

Frances Oliver. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared by the Above named 
Testatrix, as & for her Last Will 
and Testament In the Presence 
of us: Anthony Carteel. 

h-r 

Elizabeth El Flood. 

mark 

Leonard Cotton. 



North Carolina Wills. 323 



October County Court, 1756. 

Present His Majesties Justices: 
The Last Will and Testament of Francis Oliver, deceased, was proved 
in Court According to Law, by the Oath Elizabeth Flood. 

Test. Thomas Jones, Cler. Cur. 
North Carolina, ss. 

Personally Appeared before me John Davison, the within named Execu- 
tor and Qualified by taking the Oath by Law Appointed for that purpose. 
Octr. 14th., 1756. Let it be Registered. 

Peter Henley, C. J. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



WYRIOTT ORMOND'S WILL. 

In the Name of God amen. I, Wyriott Ormond, of Beau- 
fort County, in the province of No. Carolina, Gentleman, am 
in health of body and sound mind, therefore put my Last Will 
and testament in Writing as follows: 

I Give and bequeath to my Loving Wife, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Penelope Ormond, Five hundred pounds, proclamation money; 
Six Negroes, including those two she had from her Father, 
that is to say: Stephen, Ben, Lankeshire, Sam, Linda, Mariah; 
My English Bey Mare, And Such of my furniture as She shall 
Choose, not exceeding one hundred pounds value, to be assessed 
by My Executors, or the Survivor of them. And my desire is 
that My Executors deliver my Said Wife, the above men- 
tioned Legacies as soon as Convenient after my death, which 
said Several Legacies and every part thereof, I Give to my 
said Loving Wife, and to her heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Item, I Give to My Loving Daughters Nancy Ormond, and 
Sarah Ormond, the (Remainder) Remainder of my estate 
both Real and personal (Wearing Cloathes excepted), to them 
the said Nancy and Sarah, their heirs and Assigns for ever to 
be Eqully Devided between them, when they or either of them 
shall arrive to the age of eighteen Years old, or day of either of 
their Marriage, the said Devision to be Made by my Execu- 
tors and Executrix or the Survivors or them. Nevertheless, 
it is my Will and desire that my Exers. or the Survivor of 
them from time to time, and at any time before such Division 
to be made between my two daughters, Sell and dispose of 
any or part of the Estate by me Given to my two Daughters, 
either Real or personal, at publick or private Sale, as they shall 
think proper, for the Benefit of my Said Children. And the 
mony arising from Such Sale, to be put on Interest or purchase 
likely Young Negroes and hire them out, together with those 
Negroes which I have herein Left them. And further, I do 
Impower my Executors or the Survivor of them to transact, 
And Manage the Estate herein Given to my two Daughters, as 



324 North Caeolina Wills. 



they shall think necessary for the Benifit of my said (Daugh- 
ters) Daughters, without Respect or Controle of the Law. 

My principle desire is that of the Education of my two 
Daughters, which I strongly Rely on the Care of my Execu- 
tors and each of them, Begging in my Last Moments that they 
will Continue their Love and Friendship to those little Orphans; 
And I die Satisfyed, that this request will be put in Execu- 
tion, and that no Expense be thaught too Great provided it 
doth not effect the principal of their Estates; I not only mean 
that part of their Education which Respects their Schooling, 
but Every Other that Can be had for their Advantage. 

My Will is that if either of my Daughters die, before they 
arrive to the age of eighteen Years of day of Marriage, the 
Surviver shall have the Whole of the said Estate, to them 
Given. And if Both of them should die before they Arrive 
to the age of eighteen years or Day of either of their Marriage, 
then it shall go, and I Give the same to my Brother, Roger 
Ormond, and his heirs And assigns forever. 

I Give and bequeath my Wearing Cloaths to my Executors, 
to witt: my Loving Brother, Mr. Roger Ormond, and my 
Worthy and Honest Friend, Mr. George Barrow; and My 
Daughters, Nancy Ormond (And) and Sarah Ormond, I also 
appoint Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. 

Signed, Sealed, Published and Declared in the presence of 
the Witness thereunto Subscribed, March the Ninth, one 
thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy three. 

Wy. Ormond, (Seal) 

The above and within Testament of Wyriott Ormond, deceased, was 
proved Before me this first day of December, 1773, by the Oaths of Rich- 
ard Caswell, Thomas Respess, and Thomas Rispess, Junr., who deposed 
that they are well acquainted with the Hand writing of the said Testator 
and that to the best of their Belief, the same is wholly of his own hand 
writing. 

And Roger Ormond, one of the Executors by him thereby appointed, 
having qualified, by taking the Oaths agreeable to Law, It is ordered that 
Letters Testamentary issue theieon accordingly. 

Jo. Maktin. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



JOHN PAINE'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, John Paine, of Wilmington, 
in the Province of North Carolina, Merchant, being sick and 
weak in Body, but of sound and disposing Mind, Memory and 
understanding, Do make, publish and declare this my Last 
will and Testament, in manner following. That is to say, 



North Cakolina Wills. 325 



First, I recommend my soul to God who gave it and my Body 
I desire may be decently Buried at the discretion of my Execu- 
tors herein after named. 

Item, I will, Order and direct that all my Just Debts and 
Funeral Expences may be paid by my Executors herein after 
named, so Soon as Conveniently may be after my decease. 

Item, I Will, order & Direct that all my real Estate, Lands 
and Tenements be Sold by my Executors herein after named, 
if they shall think proper to sell & dispose of the same; And 
I do hereby Impower them in Case of sale, to give good and 
sufficient Titles in Law for the same to the purchaser or pur- 
chasers. 

Item, I Give devise & Bequeath all my Estate whatsoever 
and wheresoever, unto my Loving wife, Catharine Paine; To 
my loving Daughter, Catharine Musgrove Paine, and to the 
Child or Children that my wife now goes with to be equaly 
divided between them, share and share alike, and to their 
heirs and assigns for ever; my Childrens Portions to be paid 
to them by my Executors when they respectively attain the 

age of Eighteen years or day of Marriage which shall 

first happen; And if Either of my Children die before they 
Attain the age of Eighteen years or day of Marriage then, and 
in that Case, I give, devise and Bequeath the same to my sd. 
wife, Catharine, to the survivor or survivors of them, and 
their heirs & assigns; and in Case all my Children die, then I 
give, Devise & Bequeath all my Estate to my loving wife, 
Catharine, and her heirs forever. 

And whereas there is a Legacy of Nine hundred pounds, 
South Carolina Currency, directed & ordered to be by me 
paid, (by the Last will & Testament of my Mother, Mary 
Brewton, Deed.), to the Children of my Sister, Elizabeth 
Arthur, wife of Francis Arthur, now in Georgia, I do therefore 
hereby Will, order and direct that my Executors after named, 
Do pay or cause to be paid unto the said Children of my Sister 
Elizabeth Arthur, in Georgia, the said Legacy of nine hundred 
pounds, South Carolina Currency; together with lawfuU 
Interest for the same till paid, and that the same be paid 
them so soon as may be after my decease. 

Item, I Will, order & direct that my Executors herein after 
named, within three years after my decease, or sooner if con- 
venient. Do pay into the hands of the church Wardens of every 
county in this Province, thirteen pounds, proc. money, to be 
by them distributed amongst the poor Inhabitants of the said 
several & respective Counties. 

Lastly, I appoint, constitute & nominate my Loving Wife, 
Catherine, Executrix of this my last will and Testament 
during the time she remains my Widow; and I direct that she 
may have the Tuition & Guardianship of my Children, But 



326 North Carolina Wills. 



in case she marry, then, I nominate, constitute & appoint my 
good Friends, Maurice Moore & WiUiam Hill, Executors of 
this my last Will & Testament, and desire they may take 
possession of my Childrens Estate if they think proper. And 
I do hereby Revocke all former & other wills by me at any time 
heretofore made, and declare this Only to be & Contain my 
last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal 
at Wilmington, this ninth day of January, in the year of our 
Lord one thousand Seven hundred & Sixty Seven. 

John Paine. (Seal) 
Signed, sealed, pubhshed, pro- 
nounced & declared by the Tes- 
tator, to be, and contain his last 
will and Testament, In presence 
of us, who in his presence, and at 
his request. Subscribed our names 
as witnesses thereto at the same 
time, (the words, my wife Cath- 
arine, being first interlined) 

Mary Snow. 

Ann Mouat. 

Will: Mouat. 

The within last Will and Testament of John Paine was proved before 
Me, this day, by the Oath of Ann Mouat, one of the subscribing Witnesses 
thereto, who deposed that She saw the Testator sign, seal, publish and 
declare the same to be and contain his last Will and Testament and that 
at the Time thereof he was of sound disposing Mind and Memory. Cath- 
erine Paine, the Executrix therein named. Qualified as such agreeable to 
Law. Letters Testamentary have therefore issued Accordingly. 

Wm. Tryon. 

Brunswick, the 14th. March, 1767. 



FRANCIS PARKER'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen, the the 26th. day of April, 1746. 
I, Francis Parker, of Edgcombe County, and Province of No. 
Carolina, being in health of Body and in perfect mind and 
Memory, Thanks be given unto God therefore, calling unto 
mind the Mortality of my body, and knowing that it is ap- 
pointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my 
Last Will and Testament, that is to say, principally and first 
of all, I give and recomend my Soul unto the hands of God; 
and for my body, I reccommend it to the Earth to be buried 
at the Discretion of my Executor : and as Touching such Worldly 
Estate wherewith it hath pleased god to bless me with in 
this Life, I give and bequeath the same in manner and form 
following: 



North Carolina Wills. 327 



Imprimis, I will that my Just debts and funeral Charges 
be paid out of my principal Estate. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Loving son, Francis Parker, 
a Pair of Iron wages, to him & his heirs or assigns. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my son, Joseph Parker, one 
Cow Yearlin, to him, his heirs or assigns. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Elizabeth 
Foreman, one Cow Yearlin, to her, her heirs or assigns. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Charity 
Brett, one Cow Yearlin, to her, her heirs or Assigns. 

Item, I give unto my Daughter, Catherine Hodges, one 
Large Painted Trunk, to her, her heirs or Assigns. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Son, Simon Parker, One 
Feather Bed, a green rugg and Blanket, and Sheet; and one 
Oval Table, to him, his heirs and assigns. 

Item, I Lend unto my Beloved Wife, Elizabeth Parker, the 
use of my Plantation where I now Live, and all my Personal 
Estate, not already bequeathed, during her Widowhood or 
natural Life. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my son, Simon Parker, the 
Plantation where I now Live Containing 200 Acres, more or 
less, after his Mothers Decease or Marriage; and one Tract 
Containing 80 Acres, where he, the said Simon, now Lives; 
One Tract Containing 200 Acres of Land, to him, his heirs or 
Assigns for ever. 

Item, I will that all the rest and residue of my Estate, I 
will that it be Equally Divided between my Loving Children, 
Francis Parker, Joseph Parker, Elizabeth Foreman, Charity 
Brett, Catherine Hodges, and Simon Parker, after the De- 
cease or Marriage of my Wife, Elisabeth Parker. 

Item, I Constitute and ordain my Beloved Wife, Elizabeth 
Parker, and my Loving son, Simon Parker, Executors of this 
my Last Will and Testament, disanuUing all former Wills 
by me before this Time Made, Confirming this to be my Last 
Will and Testament. 

Francis Parker (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed Published and 
Pronounced, by the said Francis 
Parker as his Last Will and Tes- 
tament in Presence of us: 

his 

Gerrard X Wall, Jurat. 

Mark 
his 

John X Knight. Jurat. 

Mark 

Walter M'^ Forlan. 
Excr: Qualified, Simon Parker. 



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Edgconb County, ss. August Court, 1757. 

The within Will was in open Court Exhibited by the Exors. therein 
Named, and proved by the oaths of Gerrard Wall and John Knight, Evi- 
dences thereto; and at the same time the Exors. within Named Qualified 
for sd. office according to Law, which is ordered to be Certified. 

Test. Jos: Montford, CI: Cur: 

Copied from Original Will filed in Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN PFIFER'S WILL. 

In the name of God amen. I, John Pfifer, of Mecklenburg 
County & Province of North CaroHna, being of sound mind 
and memory and considering the uncertainty of hfe, & knowing 
it is allotted for all men Once to dye, do make & publish this 
my last Will & Testament in manner following: first and of all 
things I recommend my soul in the hands of almighty God 
who gave it, hopeing to find mercy; and as for my Body, I 
Recommend it to the Earth to be Buried in a decent like man- 
ner at the descretion of my Executors hereafter named; and it 
Is my will that my just debts & Funeral Expences to be duly 
paid and discharged. 

Item, I give. Bequeath & demise unto my beloved Son, Paul 
Pfifer, the Tract of Land, together with Mills and all other 
improvements on which I now live, only as sd. Land was not 
as yet conveyed to me, I therefore, beseech my Honored Father, 
Martin Pfifer, to Grant & convey unto my sd. son, Paul Pfifer, 
the above sd. Lands in as full & ample a manner as he ingaged 
to do to me. 

Item, I give, bequeath and demise unto my Beloved daugh- 
ter, Margaret Pfifer, her Heirs, Executors, Administrators or 
assigns, a Certain Tract of Acres of Land lying on both 
sides of english Buffelo Creek, joining on the upper side of 
Alexander Penneys Land, being Land Conveyed by John 
Penney & lying in Rowan County. 

Item, I give, bequeath & demise unto my beloved daughter, 
Anne Elizabeth Pfifer, her Heirs, Executors, admns. or Assigns, 
two Tracts of Land Lying on big Cold water Creek, nearly 
joining each other, the one known by the name of the Chris- 
topher Wolbirts old place, the other known by the name of 
the Meeting House Lands. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Beloved wife, Catherine 
Pfifer, during her life, a tract of Land Lying on the Nine mile 
Branch, being land bought of Mickel Raddought to the end 
that she, the sd. Catherine, (is to) is to have free Liberty and 
access to act and do as she shall think fit during her life time, 
and all profits & advantages to be clear & free to her, provided 
she does not ask, & demand her Right of dowery in & on any 
other of my Lands which are Will'd, or to be Will'd, and after 



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her "death "the sd. Land is to be sold to the best advantage; & 
the money so arising from such sale, to be equally devided 
Between the above Said, Paul Pfifer, Margaret Pfifer & Ann 
Elizabeth Pfifer; and it is likewise my Will that such Lands as 
are Willed to my sd. Childring as above, is to be leased and 
Rented from year to Year, & the Rents of each Childs Land is 
to be applied to the end of Clothing & Schooling them untill 
they shall come of age. 

Itim, I give & Bequeath unto my son, Paul, a Negro Fellow 
named David; & Also a Negro Wench named Jude, together 
with their Issue, except the first child the said Jude shall be 
delivered of, which is to be disposed of as shall be hereafter 
mentioned. 

Itim, I give & Bequeath to my Daughter, Margret Pfifer, a 
Negro fellow named Charles, & Negro woman named Nanny, 
together with their Issue that they shall hereafter have. 

Itim, I give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Ann Elizabeth, 
Pfifer, a Negro Boy named Charles & the first born Child of 
the Body of the above mentioned Jude. 

Itim, I Give & Bequeath unto my Beloved Wife, A Negro 
Fellow Named Wall, & a negro Girl named Dina; also, it is 
further my will, that if any of my Children should die before 
he, her or them, shall be of full age, that then & in that case, 
the Estate of the deceased shall be equally devided Between 
the surviver or survivers of my Children: and father it is 
my will, that so long as my sd. Wife does continue to live 
single, & in Capacity of a widow, she may continue to live on 
the Premises which I have Hetherto lived on, & have all the 
profits of mills & Plantation, only to make no destructive use 
of Timber, except so much as will be wanting for repairing & 
keeping the fences & Plantation in good Order, and for House 
use; to the end that she shall Raise my Children; but in case 
she should alter her station of hfe & Marry, it is then My Will 
& Meaning, that my sd. Children shall be under the care and 
direction of my Executors herein hereafter Mentioned; & that 
as soon as they shall derect her, my sd. wife, to quit the sd. 
premises unto them, the Executors of my will, upon which 
they are forthwith directed to Rent or lease the sd. Premises 
as above mentioned; and farther, as to touching my personal 
Estate, It is my will that as soon as my debts is paid, my 
Funeral expences discharged, and my Executors Each Receive 
the sum of Six pounds as an Acknowledgement to them, to- 
gether with a Reasonable allowance for their trouble, that 
whatsoever there is remaining, if any, it is my will, that the 
one third part of my sd. personal Estate, be given to my sd. 
wife, the Remaining Two thirds to be devided equally Between 
my Children. 

It is also my Will, & I do humbly Request my Executors to 



330 North Carolina Wills. 



take all Reasonable pains to have my before mentioned Chil- 
dren instructed in the Christian Faith, & to have a reasonable 
Education, & in perticular my sd, son, Paul, to be put through 
a liberal Education & Colleged, if there should be any suffi- 
ciency of my personal Estate left to his Share. Also, I do 
hereby direct a Tract of Land lying on the head of Little Cold 
water Commonly Called Cains Place, to be sold & disposed of 
by my sd. Executors and the Money arrising from such sales 
to be applied to the End to the End of purchasing of some 
Vacancy ajoining the land on which I now live, in the name 
of my son, Paul Pfifer, if to be had from the proprietor, & if 
not, to be applyed to the use of my son, Paul Pfifer in schooling 
him or to be declared a part of his Estate. 

And I do hereby nominate & appoint my Honoured Father, 
Martin Pfifer, & my Honoured Father in Law, Paul Barringer, 
to be my Executors of this my Last Will & Testament, Re- 
vokeing all other Wills & Testaments heretofore by me made. 

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal 
this 17th. Day of August, 1775. 

John Pfifer (Seal) 

Signed, wrote & sealed with my 
own hand and Published as my 
Last Will & Testament: 

Benjamin Patton, 
Wm. Wallace, 
Samuel Patten. 

North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, ss. 

This sheet contains a just & perfect copy of the Last Will & Testament 
of Colo. John Pfifer, Deceased. 

Given under my hand at Charlotte, the 22 Day of Jany., A.D., 1777. 

Sam. Martin, CI. C. 
North Carolina, Mecklenburg County. 

I do hereby certify that the Original Will of John Pifer, Esquire, deceased, 
(of which the above is a True Copy) was Duly proved before the Justice 
of said Court in their Sessions in Jany. Term, 1777, by the Oath of William 
Wallace, one of the Subscribing Wittnesses thereto. 

Certifyed by me this day of Feby., 1774. 

North Carolina, Mecklenburg County ss. 

AT an Inferior Court of &c. Jany. Seun., 1777. 

Whereas, it appears to this Court that Col. John Pfifer, is Dead and 
hath made a Will in Writing, whereupon proof thereof being made, Nom- 
inating Col. Martin Pfifer and Paul Berringar, Esqrs., Executors and 
Paul Berringer aforesaid by an Instrument of writing relinguishing his 
right of said Executorship, being produced in open Court Here, It is there- 
fore ordered that Letters Testamentary Issue to Said Col. Martin Pfifer, 
with a Copy of the will annexed, of all and singular the Goods & Chatties, 
Rights and credits of the said Deceased, (except in those particular Para- 
graphs which mention the land whereon the Deceased aforesaid lived, 
and also some other Articles not being the Estate of the Deed, but the 
Estate of the said Martin Pfifer) and the same in his possession take 



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wheresoever to be found in this State, and an Inventory on Oath Return 
into the Court here, within ninety Days from the Date hereof, and all 
Just Debts of the said Deceased to pay so far as the Estate will extind 
or amount to. 

In Testimony hereof, I have fixed the public Seal of this County, at 
Charlotte, the 23d. Day of Jany., A.D., 1777. 

Sam. Martin, C. C. 
(Official Seal). 

Copied from Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



GEORGE PHENNEY'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, George Phenney, Surveyor 
Generall of his "Majesties Customs in the Southern District, 
on the Continent of America, Do make and Ordain this to be 
my last will and Testament in manner following: 

Imprimis, I bequeath my Soul to Allmighty God, most 
humbly beseeching him to receive the Same to his Mercy. 

Item, I give to Mr. Ralph Noden, of London, Merchant, 
one hundred Pounds, Sterling, to be disposed of as follows 
(vizt). That the said one hundred pounds be by him paid unto 
Elizabeth Kirk, (formerly Eliz. Houghton), of London, and to 
her only use in such manner as the said Ralph Noden Shall 
think necessary for her support. 

Item, I give to mary, a Negro girl, Daughter of Jettimair, 
her freedom as soon as she shall attain the age of twenty years, 
or at the Decease of my Executrix which, shall first happen. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto Penelope phenney, my wife 
one full third part of all my Estate, Real and personal what- 
soever (my Debts and Legacys being first paid and deducted), 
to her sole use and behoof. 

Item, I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my said 
Estate, Lands, Houses, negros, moneys, goods, chatties, plate 
and Jewells, unto the sd. Penelope, my wife, for the uses fol- 
lowing, (that is to say), if it shall please god that the said 
Penelope be Delivered of the Child with which She is now preg- 
nant, then my will is that she, the said Penelope, have the use 
of my said Estate During the term of her naturall Life, and 
after her Decease I give and bequeath all my Said Real and 
Personall Estate unto Such child, and to his or her heirs for 
ever, and if ther should be more than one, then to be equally 
Divided between them, share and Share alike. But if such 
Child or Children shall happen to Dye before the Decease of 
the said Penelope or before he, She, or they shall attain the age 
of one & twenty years, then, and in Such Case, I give and be- 
queath unto Joseph Harrison, my Nephew, the sum of five 
hundred pounds. Sterling, to be paid unto him at the Decease 
of the sd. Penelope or of Such Child or Children as aforesd, 
which Shall last happen. 



332 NoKTH Caeolina Wills. 



In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal 
in North CaroUna, this twenty third Day of June, in the year 
of our Lord 1736 G. Phenney (his Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, pubUshed and 
Declared in the presence of: 
Sam'l Jolly. 
Thomas Ashley, 
J. Butler. 

June, ye 23d., 1737. 

Came before me Thomas Ashley and made Oath on the holy Evangelists 
that he Saw George Phenney, Esqr., Deceased, Sign Seal & publish the 
above as his last will & Testament; that he was of sound & Disposeing 
mind & memory at that time; & that Sam. Jolly, Esqr., & Thom;is Butler, 
Did Subscribe as witness thereto. W. Smith, C. J. 

Recorded in Grant Book 4, Will No. 68. Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



GRACE PILSON'S WILL. 

North Carolina, ss. 

In the name of God Amen, I, Grace Pilson, of the County 
of Craven, and province of North Carolina, Widdow, being 
sick a weak in body but thro' mercy, of Sound mind & per- 
fect memory, & being mindfuU of Mortality & desirous to settle 
my affairs, do make this my Last Will & Testament, as follows: 
Chief of all, being penitent for my Sins past & in love & Charity 
with all men, I commend my Soul into the hands of God, my 
Maker, & Jesus Christ my Redeemer, as every Christian ought 
to do ; and my Body to the Earth to be Interred in Such Decent 
& Christian like manner as to my Executors shall seem meet, 
in hopes of the glorious Resurrection of the Last great Day; 
& as for Such Worldly Goods that providence hath blessed me 
with, after my just debts, necessary Expences & Acco'ts bal- 
lanc'd are contented discharged & paid by my Executors wch 
I will shall be first honestly done, the Remainder I bequeath 
as foUoweth: 

First, I will & bequeath unto my well beloved Sister, Mrs. 
Mary Fox, Living at Perth Amboy, near the Province of New 
York, Two Negro Men, Named, Will the cooper, & Phillip; 
One Negro Woman Named Moll; Two Negro boys named 
Quastree & Boatswain; Two Negro Girls, named Sabona & 
Phillis; Two Feather Beds & furniture, four Silver Spoons, 
three Large Looking Glasses, one Small Do. one Silver Cann, 
Two , Six Leather Chairs, one Two armed Ditto, Three 

Dozen of pewter plates, one Doz. of pewter Dishes, Three Oval 
Tables, Three pr. of brass Candlesticks, One Copper kettle, & 
all my wearing Apparrell; Also, Three gold Rings. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Kinswoman, Grace Fox, 



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Daughter of my Sister Mary Fox, Three Negro Men, Named 
Beehford, Caesar, & Thorns; One Negro Girl Named Jane, 
alias Jenny; One Feather Bed & furniture, One Two quart 
Silver Tankerd, Two Silver Spoons, one Looking Glass, one 
Gold Chain & Two Gold Rings. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my kinswoman, Ellinor Fox, 
Another Daughter of my said Sister, Mrs. Mary Fox, Two Gold 
Rings, & one pr. of Gold Ear Rings. (Turn over) 

Item, I give & bequeath unto Mr. Richard Scott, one Negro 
Man Named Scipio. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Brother, Mr. Thomas 
Fox, one Silver Watch. 

And all the Residue & Remainder of my Estate, both real 
& personal, as horned Cattle, Horses, Hoggs &c. with Goods 
& Chatties, & all other properties of what kind Soever, to 
me appertaining, I give, devise and bequeath, to my sd. well 
beloved Sister, Mrs. Mary Fox. 

Item, I Do Constitute & appoint Mr. Richard Bidder, of 
the province of New York, Marriner, whole and Sole Execu- 
tor of this my Last Will & Testament ; And I do hereby utterly 
revoke, disallow, & disanul all former requests, Wills and Leg- 
acys, by me heretofore in any wise Left or made, declaring & 
ratifying, & Confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & 
Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my Hand & Seal, 
this seventeenth Day of September, in the Year of our Lord, 
One Thousand, Seven hundred & forty three. 

Grace Pilson. (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd, published & De- (Coat of Arms on Seal) 

clared, by the within named Tes- 
tatrix, Mrs. Grace Pilson, to be 
her Last Will & Testament, in 
presence of us, who Subscribed our 
Names, in presence of the Said 
Testatrix. 

George pope. 
James Whiting. 
James Coor. 

Craven County. This said I7th. Sept., 1743. 

This is to certify, whom it may concern, that whereas, I, 
Grace Pilson, Testatrix of this Will, have constituted & ap- 
pointed, Mr. Richard Bidder, whole & Sole Executor of of the 
Same, It is my further Will & desire. That Thomas Pearson, 
Esqr., of the County of Craven, and province of North Caro- 
lina, Should & do Joyn with the aforementioned Richard Bidder 
in the Executorship & Due performance of this my Last Will 
and Testament. 



334 North Carolina Wills. 



As Witness my hand and Seal, this said 17th. Septemb'r, 
1743. Grace Pilson, (Seal) 

(Impression of Coat of Arms on Seal) 
Sign'd, Seal'd, publish'd & de- 
clar'd in the presence of Us: 
Joshua Ackis, 
William Webb, 
James Whiting, 
James Coor. 

Edenton, Deer. 23, 1743. 
Then the above will was proved before me, And Richard Bidder took 
the Oath of Executor appointed by Law. Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



SETH PILKINGTON'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Seth Pilkington, of Beaufort 
County, and Province of North Carolina, Gentn., being sick 
and weak of body but of Sound and perfect mind and memory, 
and calling to mind the Certainty of Death, not knowing when 
it may please the Lord to call me out of this life, do make 
appoint and ordain this to be my last Will and testament, 
hereby Revoking all former Wills by me made, in Manner and 
form following, my desire is to be buried in a Desent and Chris- 
tian Manner according to Custom, and form, of the Established 
Church of England. 

Imprimis, My desire is that my just debts be punctually 
paid as soon as Money can be raised as hereafter mentioned. 

Item, I give, bequeath and devise unto my loving Wife, 
Sarah Pilkington, five of my Negroe Slaves, Viz: Jupiter, 
Fortune, George, Men and Catherine, & Jenny Women. Like- 
wise, one third part of All my household furniture, her choice 
of two of my horses, and all the stock of Catle and hogs, with 
one third of the Sheep, on or belonging to her own plantation, 
known by the Name of Weerenunteh, to her and her heirs or 
assigns. Likewise, my desire is that she have the use and occu- 
pation during her Natural life, or Widowhood, and no longer, 
the Labour of my Negro fellow named Tom, and Hannah a 
Girl; and after her decease or Day of Marriage, the afforsaid 
Negroe fellow Tom, and Hannah a Girl, I bequeath to my 
Daughter, Winifrid. 

Item, I Give, bequeath and Devise unto my Daughter, 
Sarah Cautanche, Seven of my Negroes, Viz: Lancashire, 
Dublin, Jack, fellows; Mustapher, York, and Lonnon, boys; 
and Jenny a Girl; my Silver Watch, and one third part of My 
Houshold Furniture, to her and heirs and Assignes; likewise, 
halfe my Horses and Mares, and one third of my Sheep. 



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Item, I Give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Winifrid 
Pilkington, ten of my Slaves, Viz: Cato, Derby, Cudgoe, 
Prince, Men; Cain a boy; Africa, Grace, Betty, Flora, Wenches; 
Phebe a Girl. Likewise, I Give, bequeath and Divise to my 
Daughter, Winifrid, the Plantation or Tract of Land whereon 
I now Dwell, together with all the buildings. Marshes, Meadows, 
Woods and all appurtenances thereunto belonging; likewise, 
two tracts of Land Containing twelve hundred and Eighty 
Acres, Situate on Lemuel Cherry herring runs, and Purchased 
of Mr. Allexander Lillington; one third part of my houshold 
furniture, and All my Catle and Hogs belonging to the Plan- 
tation aforsd. one third of the Whole stock of Sheep, and halfe 
the Horses and Mares belonging to me, to her, and her heirs 
and Assigns in fee simple. 

Item, I Give and Devise unto my Daughter, Sarah Cautanche, 
upon Condition my Daughter Winifrid shou'd die before Mar- 
riage, or without Lawfull Issue, all that Part, or Portion, of 
Land, Slaves, and Stock before mentioned and given to the 
Aforsaid Winifred; but in case that my Daughter, Sarah, shall 
die first and without lawfull Issue, that then, the aforsaid 
Portion of Lands, Slaves, and Stocke, be Equally divided be- 
tween My Wifes, Daughter and GrandDaughters, Viz: Ann 
Lillington, Catherine Lockhart, and Mary Evans, and their 
lawfull heirs. 

Lastly, My will and desire is, that what Cash I leave in hand, 
All bonds, bills, and book debts, be Collected and my Debts 
punctually paid, and that the Surplus be equally divided be- 
tween my son in law, Michael Cautanche, and my Daughter, 
Winifrid. Likewise, my desire is, that my other lands, Goods 
and Chattells of all kinds not be mentioned and Given be 
Sold; or Equally divided between my Afforsaid Son in law, 
Michael, and my Daughter, Winifrid, as they shall think for. 

And I do hereby Nominate and appoint my Son in law, 
Michael Cautanche, to be my Executor, and my Daughter, 
Winifrid Pilkington, to be Executrix, jointly and Severally, 
to do and Execute, all and Every part of this my last Will and 
testament. 

In Wittnoss whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal 
this Seventh day of October, in the Year of our lord, one 
thousand. Seven hundred fifty and one, 1751. (the words 
furniture, and Issue, being interlined before Signing and 
Sealing hereof.) 

Seth Pilkington. (SEAL) 

Signed, Sealed and Delivered in 
presence of: 

John Fry. 

W:M. Stubbs. 

Michael Coutanche, junr. 



336 North Carolina Wills. 



Beaufort County, ss. 

At a Court held for the sd. County, at Bath Town, on the second tuesday 
in March, 1754. 

Present his Majesty's Justices. 

The last will & testament of Seth Pilkington was exhibited into Court 
& proved by the Oath of John Fry, who swore on the holy Evangelists, 
that the sd. Seth Pilkington was of sound & disposing mind & memory 
when he executed the same; & that he also saw Wm. Stubbs & Mich'. 
Coutanche, Jun""., the other subscribing Evidences, set their hands thereto 
at the same time: And Michl. Coutanche & Winifred Pilkington qualified 
as Extor. & Extrix. to the same. 

Ordered that the Secretary have notice hereof that Letters Testament 
may issue. Test. Walley Chauncy, cl. cu. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



CULLEN POLLOCK'S WILL. 

North Carolina, ss, 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Cullen Pollock, of Tyrrel 
County, Gen., calling to mind the uncertainty of ye mortal 
life & yt all Flesh must dye, Do make & Ordain this to be 
my last Will & Testament hereby Revoking, disanuling, & 
makeing void all former Wills & Testaments by me heretofore 
made. 

Imprimis, I Bequeath my soul unto almighty God; And my 
Body to be decently Buriecl at ye discretion of my Excrs. here- 
after named; And as to what worldly Estate it hath pleased 
God to bless me with, I Give & dispose of as followeth: 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my dear & loveing Wife, 
Frances Pollock, one Plantation & Tract of Land at Matcha- 
pungo River, in Hide County; And also, one Lott of Land in 
Bath Town in Beaufort County, And also, ye Negroes follow- 
ing, (Viz.) Bess & her Seven Children, Plarry, Morea, Prince, 
Caesar, Bristoll, Betty, & Edenbcurg, boath the Lands & 
Negroes, to her Heirs for Ever; with one Sixth part of all my 
Houshold-Goods, Stocks of Horses, Cattle, Sheep & Hoggs, to 
her & her Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my loveing Wife, Frances 
Pollock, ye use & Occupation of any one of my Plantations, yt 
she shall chuse, wth ye use of the Negroes following, (viz.) 
Pappa Seesar & great Rose, Cajo & his Wife pegg, Will & his 
wife Sarah with their Daughter Moll & Son Pomp, (the Land 

[IntLTlin'd in th»^ original] 

& Negroes dureing her life). And after my Wifes death it 
is my Will & desire yt ye Land & negroes herein left to Her 
dureing Life (& not to her & her Heirs for Ever.), go to my 
Children as hereafter directed, yt is to say, to be equally di- 
vided betwen my Sons, George & Cullen, wth ye oyr Land & 
Negroes hereafter given them. 



North Cakolina Wills. 337 



Item,'^ I Give & Bequeath unto my Nephews, Cullen & 
Thomas Pollock, Sons of my Bror. Thomas Pollock, Deceased, 
all yt Stock of Cattle at the Plantation on Salmon Creek where 
my Bror. George Pollock, deceased, about fifty & four head 
wch were drove to my sd. Nephews Quarters above black- 
rock; And also the Negroes following, (viz) Frank & his Wife 
Dinah with their Children, George, Frank, Joshua, old Nanne 
now old Dicks Wife, Bodwin & his wife Hoope & their four 
Children Jamie, Seesar, Todge, & Moses, the Boy Dowe, Jamie 
& his four Children yt he had by his wife Patience, or rather 
Patiences four Children; Jamie & Hanna, Pat & Mingo: Jack 
the Cooper, little Rose & her two Children, Dinah, & Seesar, 
wth their Increas, to be delivered to my sd. Nephews when 
they arive at the age of twenty & one Years, to them & their 
Heirs for Ever; But if neither of my sd. nephews shall arrive 
to the age of twenty & one Years, nor at their Deceas leve any 
Lawfull Issue, That in such Cases it is my Will that the Legacy 
hereby given to them goe to my Children to be devided as 
foUoweth: yt is to say, two seventh parts to my Son George, 
Two Seventh parts to my son Cullen, one Seventh part to my 
Daughter Martha, one Seventh part to my Daughter Frances, 
& one Seventh part to my Daughter Mary, to them & their 
Heirs for ever: and I do hereby decree yt ye Legacyes by me 
given in this Will to my nephews, ye Sons of my Bror. Thomas 
Pollock, are given in conformity to a Trust lodged & reposed 
in me by my Bror. George Pollock, the consideration for two 
Bills of Sales & wch I declared in my answer to Mr. Thomas 
Blount & his Wife's Petition to the Genii. Court of this Province: 
and further in conformity to ye same it is my Will yt if any 
part of my Bror. George Pollock's P'sonall Estate is or shall 
be recovered by ye suit yt Mr. Thomas Blount, Deceased, & 
his Wife formerly brought for one halfe of the sd. Estate; or 
if any part of ye sd. Estate be hereafter recovered by any suit 
that may hereafter be brought by Mrs. Elizabeth Blount, now 
Widow of the sd. Thomas Blount, or oy' Person on account of 
Her claim to my sd. Brother's Personall Estate by being his 
Widow; That in such case the aforsd. Legacyes to my sd. 
Nephews, Cullen & Thomas, be charged with one halfe yt 
may be recovered as aforsd. and also one halfe of the Charges 
yt I have been at in defending ye sd Estate, and also, one halfe 
of ye like charges yt may accrue hereafter, to be paid out of the 
Legacyes given to my sd Nephews. And the other halfe to 
be paid proportionally out of ye Legacyes given to my Wife 
& Children of my Personal Estate yt is, those yt have litle pay 
litle, & those yt have more pay more, in proportion to what 
they have, so as to pay one halfe so recovered, with one halfe 
the Charges. 

Item, I Give &^Bequeath unto my Daughter, Martha Pol- 
22 



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lock, all the Plantation & Tract of Land lying upon a Branch 
of Trent River, called the halfe way House, in Craven County, 
containing about Seven hundred & tenn Acres, on wch Jacob 
Sheets now lives; wth Thirteen Negro Slaves; that is my 
Negroes or Slaves being devided thirteen in each parcell or 
Lott, & each parcell or Lott to be as near as possible of equal 
Value, & my sd Daughter Martha, to have one parcell or 
Lott, with one Sixth part of all my Houshold Goods, Stocks 
of Horses, Cattle Hogs & Sheep; all which negroes, wth the 
Sixth part of the Stocks & houshold Goods aforsd. to Her & 
her Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Daughter, Frances 
Pollock, one Plantation & Tract of Land in Tyrrel County, 
called the deaded Woods, contain'd in two Pattents, one in 
the name of WiUiam Milton, ye oy' in the Name of Richard 
Milton, & by them sold to Jno. adderly, of whom I have his 
Deed for 1280 Acres, lying on Coneto Creek in Tyrrel County; 
and also, thirteen Negroes or Slaves of equal goodness & 
Value to those I by this Will give to my Daughter Martha, 
wth one Sixth part of all my Stocks of Horses, Cattle, Sheep & 
Hogs; and also one Sixth part of all my Houshold-Goods; all 
which Land, negroes, houshold-Goods, & Stocks aforsd., I 
give to my Daughter Frances, to Her & Her Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Daughter, Mary, one 
Plantation & Tract of Land in Bertie County, containing Six 
hundred & forty Acres, on ye Roonaroy Meadows, lying be- 
twen Land yt belonged to my Bror. Thomas, Land yt be- 
longed to Collo Jones, & land that belonged to Collo. Maule, 
ye Pattent in my Bror. George's name, & dated ye second day 
of august, anno Dom., seventeen hundred & Twenty Six; And 
also thirteen negroes or Slaves of equal goodness & value of 
those yt I by this Will give to my Daughter Martha; And also 
one Sixth part of all my Houshold-Goods, Stocks of Horses, 
Cattle, Sheep & Hogs, All wch Land, Negroes, Houshold 
Goods, Stocks of Horses, Cattle, Sheep & Hogs, I give to my 
sd. Daughter Mary, to Her & her Heirs for Ever, (vide 
margin) and it is my Will & desire yt y". Legacy herein given 
to my Daughters be delivered to each of them as they shall 
arive at twenty one Years or at ye day of their marriage, wch 
first shall happen. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my two beloved Sons, George 
Pollock & CuUen Pollock, all my oy' Estate, boath real & 
Personall, wch is not before in this Will bequeathed, to be 
equally devided betweem them & each of them to have his 
equal part to Him & his Heirs for ever; my Son George to 
have his part when He shall arive at the Age of twenty one 
Years: And my Son Cullen to have his part delivered to him 
when He shall arive at ye age of twenty & one Years; & that 
my Son George have the first choise in the Devision. 



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Item, It is my Will & desire yt if one of my Sons, either 
George or Cullen, shall Dye before He arrive to ye age of 
twenty & one Years, or day of marriage, yt ye Legacy of my 
Personall Estate by this Will given to him yt so dyeth, be 
devided amongst my Children surviving as followeth; (Viz), 
one halfe to my Son surviveing, & ye other halfe to be devided 
equally amongst my three Daughters aforsd. 

Item, It is my Will & Desire yt if one of my Daughters 
Martha, Frances or Mary shall dye before she arrive to the 
age of twenty & one years, or day of Marriage, yt ye Legacy 
of my personall Estate by this Will given to her yt so dyeth, 
be devided amongst my Children surviveing as followeth: 
(viz), two thirds to my two Sons, George & Cullen, to be 
equally devided between them, & the other third to be equally 
devided amongst my Daughters surviveing: and it is my Will 
& desire yt if two of my sd. Daughters shall deceas before 
they arrive to the Age of Twenty & one Years, or day of Mar- 
riage, that the Legacyes given them by this Will of my Person- 
all Estate, that so dyeth, be devided amongst my Children 
surviveing as followeth, (Viz), four fifths to my two Sons 
George & Cullen, to be eqaally devided between them & ye 
other fifth to my Daughter surviveing. 

Item, It is my Will & desire yt. whatever Just Debts appear 
against my Estate (except what I have before directed) yt 
it be immediately paid out of the ready money yt I leve, or 
out of ye Debts due to me. 

Item, It is my Will & desire that my thre Daughters have 
as good Education as can be had in this Province, & that my 
two Sons when they have got what learning they can have 
in this Province, that they be sent to Boston for farther Edu- 
cation, & their to remain untill they be eighteen Years of 
Age in ye care of some discrete Person to direct what Educa- 
tion will be most usefull for them; & yt all charges ariseing 
for & towards Educateing my Children as forsd. be paid out 
of the Profits of my whole Estate Bequeathed to my Children. 

[In the Original here is seventeen Lines erased with the 
following wrote in the margin, (Vizt) "Note this Clause was 
Wrote when my Wife was bigg with Mary, my Youngest 
Daughter, now of no use".] 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Daughter, Elizabeth, to 
her & her Heirs for Ever, Two Thousand Acres of Land to 
be laid off out of a Tract of Land yt my Bror. George Pollock, 
formerly Rented to Edward Buxton in Bertie County, The 
Pattent contains 4700 Acres, & Dated ye 13th. day of May, 
Anno Dom., 1714: I also Give & Bequeath unto my sd. Daugh- 
ter, Eleven Negroes to be taken out of the foregoing Legacyes 
as followeth: (Viz) one from my Wife Frances's part, two from 
each of my aforsd three Daughters parts, & four from those 



340 North Carolina Wills. 



Negroes before Given to my two Sons, to be devided, or shared 
out to Her, in the same manner as before by this Will is Di- 
rected for my oy"' Children; And also I Bequeath yo my sd. 
Daughter, one seventh part of all my Stocks, of Cattle, Horses, 
Sheep, Hogs & houshold-Goods, to be taken out of the Lega- 
cyes in this Will before Bequeathed to my Wife & Children, 
So as yt my Wife & Children may each of them have an equal 
part thereof. Furthermore, it is my Will & desire yt this 
Legacy be delivered into the Possespion of my sd Daughter 
(if it be a Girl) when She arrives at the Age of twenty & one 
Years or day of marriage, wch first shall happen, but if She 
should decease before She arive at the Age of Twenty & one 
Years, or day of marriage, In that Case it is my Will yt this 
Legacy be utterly Void, and the foregoing Legacyes remain 
in every respect as they are. 

Lastly, I Nominate & appoint my beloved Wife, Frances, 
Executrix & my Loveing Bro"":, Colo. Robert West, Stevens 
Lee, Esqr., Wm Cathcait, Esqr., & Mr. Robert West, Execu- 
tors of this my last Will & Testament, hereby revokeing all 
other Wills & Testaments by me in any ways heretofore made, 
& hopeing (if occasion be) that my said Executrix & Executors 
will see the same duely Executed. 

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & 
Seal this 13th day of August, Anno Dom., 1749. The Words 
(my Daughter Elizabeth to Her) ware interlined before the 
Sighning, Sealing & publishing of this present Will, as also, 
Wm. Cathcart, Esq. 

CuLLEN Pollock (L S) 

Signed, Sealed, Published & 
declared in the Presence off: 
Elizabeth Lee. 
John Gomm. 
WiLj.iAM Hansard 

North Carolina, Tyrrel County. June County Court, 1751. 

Present his Majestys Justices: 

These may Certifie that the within will was proved in open Court by 
the Oaths of John Gum, and William Hansford, subscribing Evedences 
thereto, that they saw the Hon. Cullen Pollock, Esq., Deceased, Sign, 
Seal, Publish & declare the within contains His last Will and Testament; 
and that he was then and at that time of sound and disposeing Memory; 
then also appeared Col. Robert West, and Capt. Robert West, Execu- 
tors to the said Will and were duely Qualified by taking the Oath by Law 
appointed to be taken by Executors. Ordered that the Hon. Nathaniel 
Rice, Esq., Secretary of this Province, or his Deputy, have notice thereof 
that Letters Testamentary Ishue thereon as the Law Directs. 

Test. Evan Jones, C. C. 

Recorded in Will Book 5, page 23. 



NoKTH Cakolina Wills. 341 



GEORGE POLLOCK'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, George Pollock, of North 
Carolina, Merch't, being of Perfect Mind & Judgment & Memory, 
(Praised be god for the Same) Do make this my last Will & 
Testament, Hereby absolutely revoaking all others, and this 
to be taken only as my last will & testament. 

Imprimis, I give & bequeath my Soul to allmighty God & 
my Body to the Ground to be Decently Buried by my Execu- 
tors hereafter named; and for what Estate it hath pleased 
God to bestow upon me I give & bequeath as followeth: 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Loving Brother, Cullen 
Pollock, all my land on Salmon Creek & Chowan River, wch 
is Contained in three Pruchase pattents; also a tract of land 
on the South Shore, where Loftin lived; also, eleven hundred & 
forty Acres of land on the South Side of Morattock River, 
nigh Canaho Creek; also, four thousand. Seven hundred Acres 
on the North side of Moratock River wch I had of mr. Thos. 
Jones; also, two other Tracts of Land adjoyning to ye Land 
wch. I had of Mr. Thos. Jones, also seven hundred & ten acres 
of land on ye North side of Trent River in Nuse; all of wch. 
Land I give & bequeath unto my Brother, Cullen Pollock, 
to him & his heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my two Nephews, Cullen Pol- 
lock & Thomas Pollock, five thousand acres of Land at the 
Haw-Fields, also three thousand, three hundred acres on Tarr 
River also two thousand, two hundred Acres lying in ye fork 
of Coor Creek & Nuse River, also two hundred & twenty acres 
of Land on ye Est. Side of Coar Creek, also one hundred & 
fifty Acres at Bennys Creek, also five hundred Acres of Land 
on Wecone Creek, also Six hundred & forty Acres on Morat- 
tock Island, all wch. Land I give & bequeath unto my Nephews, 
Cullen Pollock & Thos. Pollock, to them & their heirs for- 
ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Brother in Law, Colo. 
Robert West, four tracts of Land wch I hold by Entry & Survey 
upon Trenters Creek & a tract or Parcell of Land wch. I hold 
by Entry & Survey upon or near to horn Creek, all wch. Land 
I Give & Bequeath unto my sd. Brother in Law, Colo. Robert 
West, to him & his heirs for ever, w'th a Sufficient Sum of 
Money to be paid out of my Estate to purcure Pattents for 
all the sd. Land and also an Island called Crow Island lying 
in Currituck, unto him & his heirs for ever. 

Lastly, I make, Constitute & appoint my Loving Brother, 
Cullen Pollock, & my Brother in Law, Collo. Robert West, 
to be my whole & Sole Execrs. of this my last Will & Testament. 



342 North Carolina Wills. 



In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand & Seall 
this 18 Day of October, Anno Dommini, Seventeen hundred & 
thirty Six. George Pollock, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed & Declared to be 
his last Will & Testam't in ye 
presence of: 

Thomas Ashley. 

his 

William W Frtley. 

Marke. 

Nehemiah Warring. 

July ye 29th. 1738. 
Came before me Nehemiah Warring & made Oath that he Saw George 
Pollock, Gent., Sign, Seal, publish ye within as he last will & testament, 
that he was at that time of sound mind and memory, & that Thomas 
Asheley & William Fryley, Subscribed as evidences thereto. 

W. Smith, C. J. 
Recorded in Grant Book 4, Will No. 82. 



THOMAS POLLOCK, SR.'S WILL. 

In the Name off God, Amen, I, Thomas Pollock, Senr., 
off Chowan Precinct, in North Carolina, Mercht., being off 
Perfect Memory & Judgem't (Praised be God ffor ye same), 
Doe make ys my Last Will & Testament, Hereby absolutely 
Revokeing all others. And this to be Taken only as my Last 
Will & Testament. 

Imprimis, I give and Bequeath my soul to Almighty God; and 
my Body to ye Ground to be Decently Buried by my Execu- 
tors Hereafter mentioned; And ffor what Estate it hath Pleased 
God to Bestow upon me, I Give & Bequeath as Followeth: 

Item, As for my Daughter, Martha, Lately maryed to Mr. 
Thos. Bray, I haveing Given & Delivered to her already Her 
full Portion, Therefor I Hereby Cut Her of ffrom any part 
more of my Estate whatsoever. Either By Pretence of Deeds 
of Gift, or any other wise Whatsoever. And more Especially, 
I Hereby Make Null and Void and of None Effect, A Deed of 
Gift to her. Dated June, 1709, Being to Mr. David Henderson, 
for her use, and recorded by Nathaniel Chevin (?) Esqr., in 
ye Secretarys Office: Aprill: the 15: 1712: Being therein a 
Clause Giveing me Power of Revocation and makeing of it 
Null, Void & of None Effect by any Writing under my Hand & 
seall. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, Thomas, his Heirs 
& Assigns for Ever, Fifteen Hundred & ffity Acres of Land, 
Contained in one purchas lying on ye South west side of Chowan 
River, Between Mr. Kings & Thos. Daniels Old ffield; The 
Land Lately Purchased of of Thomas Daniel, Lying Between 



North Carolina Wills. 343 



the upper side of the forsd. Land & John Rasberrys Lowest 
Line; also, ye Land Purchsed of James Wilkeson, Bounded 
Between ye said Mr. King and the forsd. fifteen Hundred & 
fifth acres; Also, the Land Lately Purchased of Martin Fred- 
erick Rasor, The five Back Tracks of Lightwood Land Between 
the forsd. Lands & Eastermost Swamp of Samon Creek, The 
Land where ffirebent Built ye Mill; and also. Eight Thousand 
ffive hundred on Mill-Creek, with fifteen Hundred acres to 
be added to ye same ; according To a Warrant for ten thousand 
acres from ye Lords Propiertors to w'ch Now I have ye Right, 
Lying on Mill-creek in Bath County; and also, two thousand 
ffive Hundred & sixty acres in the ffork of Raquis, Called 
Springfield. All which Land I Give & Bequeath to my sd. 
son, Thomas, his Heirs & assigns for Ever. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my son, Cullen, his Heirs & 
assigns for Ever, Two thousand and ffive Hundred Acres of 
Land lying on the South Side of Moratock River, Called Cane- 
carora; Also, ye six Hundred & fforty acres of Land Joyning 
to ye sd. Cullens Lapsed Land on Bridges Creek, at Weeka- 
canaan. A Tract of Land containing Two thousand. Eight 
Hundred acres Lying on Cassayah, called Rose-field; All ye 
Land on Moratock Joyning to Where Bowman now Lives; 
Likewise ye Land Purchased of Richard Rose, Joyning to ye 
Lower-Side of ye Land Last mentioned; and also, ye Land on 
the South side of moratock-bay, Where my Negros are now 
Cleareing; Also, Nine hundred Acres of Land on Neus River 
fork. Called New-Bern. All w'ch Land, I Give & Bequeath 
to my sd. son Cullen, his Heirs & assigns ffor Ever. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Son, George, his Heirs & 
assigns ffor Ever, The Land Lately Bought of Major Robert 
West, on w'ch I now Live; The Land belonging to me Joyning 
ye sd. Land where I now Live, and ye Land Joining on yt 
W'ch I bought of Cary Gobbee; Also, A tract of Land I Lately 
bought of Thos. West, Joyning to Parrots Land. The Land 
wher Samll. Edmunds Lived; Wher John Griffin Lived, Neare 
Bavie swamp; Where Wilson Lived att Weekacoon Creek; 
And wher John Mainard Lived at Pettishore; also, two thou- 
sand ffour hundred acres Called Crany Island; Two-thousand, 
Two Hundred acres lyeing on ye south-side of Neus River & 
west-side of Core-Creek; also, Seven Hundred and Ten acres, 
Lying on the North side of Trent River called, ye Halfe-way 
House; Two Hundred & twenty acres Lyeing on ye Est-side 
of Core-Creek; The Land wher Leonard Loften Lived on ye 
South Shore; Three hundred and sixty acres of Land lying on 
Boag Sound; Two Hundred and ffifteen acres Lyeing in the 
fork of Chester Creek On White-Oake River; One Hundred 
& fifty acres lyeing on ye south-side of Nuse River at ye head 
of Bennys Creek; Also, five thousand Acres to be taken up to 



344 NoKTH Cakolina Wills. 



ye southward of Nuse River by a Warrant from ye Proprieters 
to w'ch now I have a right; also, six-hundred & forty Acres on 
Nuse River, Called Wilkesons Point, in One Purchased Patent; 
All w'ch Land, I Give & Bequeath to my Son, George, his 
Heirs & assigns for Ever. 

Item, I give and Bequeath to my son, Thomas, his Exers., 
admrs. or assigns: Pompey, Molaina, Maneuell, Gate, Scipio 
& Moll, wth ye Children Ruth, Joe, & Moll; Abraham & Dina 
his wife; Notoose Cesar, his wife Bess Tody; Scipio & Coylo, 
Harry, Jack-fiddle, Goffe Jackco, & Joe, franks son; Gharls & 
Becke, tottes Daughter, All w'ch Negroes or slaves, I Give & 
Bequeath unto my son, Thomas, his Excrs. adms., or assigns 
for Ever. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath to my Son, Cullen, his Exers., 
admrs., or assigns: Diego, Long Mingo, old mingo, Young 
mingo, Cajo & Venus, Stevens, George, papa Ceasar, Bowman, 
Jueda, Long-Dick & Bess, Wife; Little-Dick & Bess, & Debora, 
Little Bette, West & Ceasar; Cottoes Children, Pattey & Jack; 
tom's Children, Sarah & Toms Eldest-son next to Jack; & 
Ruth, Hannas Daughter. All w'ch Negroes or Slaves I Give 
& Bequeath unto my son Cullen, his Exrs. Admrs. or assigns 
for Ever. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my son, George, his Exrs., 
admrs. or assigns; Franke, Sambo, Cesar I bought of Gainsbe; 
Peter, Little-Will & Caramante Will, Dowe, Sharper & Frank, 
old tom and naney, London & Bettey; Little tom, Mols Son; 
Little Nane; Little Manewell, Nane's youngest Garle; Venus's 
Child, Patience; Dina, Jeneys daughter; Tomboy, & Ceasar, 
his son; and all toteys Children w'ch She will have hereafter; 
all w'ch Negroes or Slaves, I Give & Bequeath to my Son, 
George, his Exrs. admrs. or assigns for Ever. 

Item, I give and Bequeath to my son, Thomas, his Heirs & 
assigns for ever, Eight-thousand, Nine-Hundred acres of Land 
Lying on ye West side of the Eastermost Branch of Salmon- 
Creek, Reserving free liberty to my son George, to make what 
Pitch and Tar he sees fitting on ye same, with his hands, for 
the space of three or four years after My Death. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath to my son, Cullen, One hundred 
pound to be paid in Boston, and also, five thousand foot of 
plank which I have sent for from Boston. 

Item, I give & Bequeath to my son George, his Heirs or as- 
signs for Ever, a Tract of Land lyeing on South-Lancaster, 
formerly belonging to CoH'U William Wilkeson. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath to my son, George, sixty pound to 
be, paid in Boston. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my three sons, Viz : Thomas, 
Cullen, & George, all my other Lands, Tenements, Mortgages, 
Extents, Annuities, annuel Rents, Remainders, Revertions or 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 345 



any Other Heridatements, whatsoever, In what part of ye World 
soever, Whether here in america, or Scotland, or any other 
part of ye World, whereunto I have any Right, Title or Interest, 
To be Equally, Devided by ym & to be Held in Common & 
not in Joint-Tenancy. 

Item, as to all my other Personall Estate, whatsoever, not 
hereabove Bequeathed, of what Kind soever. Debts Due to 
me, Negros, Stocks of Horses, cattle. Hogs, &c.; What monay 
may Be Due to me in New England or any other Place in ye 
World, Money, Plates, Jewels, Books, Arms, Household-goods; 
and Every thing else of whatever Kind in Whatever Place or 
Countery, Properly belonging to me; I Give & Bequeath to 
my forsd. Three Sons, Thomas, Cullen & George, Equally to 
be Devided among them. 

Item, as to the Warrants for fifteen Hundred acres of Land to 
my son Thomas, & five thousand acres of Land to my son 
George, if it be Not Layed out and surveyed to them, & Each 
of them, their Heirs or assigns wth One year after my Death, 
Then, that they have a porpotionable allowance from ye others 
as to ye Quantity of the land they Loose ; of the full Value thereof 
as they Can agree. 

Item, as to ye crop Now on ye Ground, and what Pitch & 
Tar ye hands in ye woods makes until ye first of aprill Next, 
shall be Equally Divided amoungst my three Sons, Thomas, 
Cullen & George. 

Lastly, I Make, Constitute, & Appoint my three Sons, 
Thomas, Cullen, & George, my whole & sole Executors of this 
my Last Will & Testament, and they to pay all my Lawfull 
& Just Debts; Especially, ten Pound, Ten shillings, that I 
owe to one Joseph Mills, of Bermudas, Marrimer, Being Part 
of Twenty four pounds yt I owe him, ye other Thirteen pound, 
teen Shillings being paid by Captn. David Henderson, unto 
one Boas Bell, of Bermudas, by his order, & a Receipts thereof 
given on the Back of my Note to him; also all Charges for ye 
Building the House at Black-Rock, to be Paid out of ye Tar 
& Pitch, first made by ye Hands. 

Item, To Explain & make more Clere Som Land Willed 
before to my son, Cullen, Lying on ye south-side of Morat- 
tock-River, on both sides Roses Creek, thes are to Certify yt 
it contains Three thousand five hundred & fifty acres of Land 
in one Purchase Patent; also ye Land on Casaya River, to 
Contain Two-thousand, Eight hundred & tenn acres in a 
purchased Patent; also, ye Land on Moratock Called Cona- 
caroro, to Contaon two thousand, five hundred & sixty Acres 
in one Purchased Patent, all w'ch Land I have given, & Doe 
hereby Give unto my son, Cullen, his heirs & assigns for Ever. 

Thos. Pollock. (Seal) 



346 !NoRTH Carolina Wills. 



Signed, Sealed, Published by 
the sd. Thomas Pollock as his Last 
will & Testament, in the Presence 
of us the Subscribers: 

John Burnnell, 

his 

William Hardy, W. 

mark. 

James Castelaw, 
David Henderson. 
Lawrance Sarson. 
James Castellaw. 
Robert Wicks, X. Msmark. 

(the Two Interlineations set Down in ye margin of this Will 
was acknowledged by the Testator to Be Done Before the sign- 
ing, before us the subscribers, this Eighth Day of august, 1721.) 

David Henderson. 

Lawrance Sarason. 

James Castellaw. 

And, whereas, Since the publishing of my above written 
will and Testament, I have Expended and Laid out for a house 
at Black Rock (when mr. West the Carpentare is paid what is 
due to him for bis worke there) for my Son; Thomas, Twoe 
hundred Pound, and also Ten Pound more for New England 
plank, makeing in all Twoe hundred and Ten Pound, 

And, whereas also, I have been out and expended upon a 
House for my Son Cullen, on the South Shore (when mr. 
West the Carpentare is paid for what worke he hath done 
ther, (to wit) the covering the house, doeing the Dormant Win- 
does, and makeing upe the Gavell end of the Sd. House, and 
when Cullen hath what Glass is in the House that will answer 
his purposes, and what nailes he will have occasion of for the 
Said House, The Sume of Three hundred Pounds I Reckon (?) 
and being willing for my Sons all Equall, so near as I can Judge, 
Doe Therefore by this Codicil, will and bequeath to my Son, 
George, (he haveing no House built) besides his Equall Share 
of all the rest of my Moveable Estate, Two hundred and eighty 
Pounds ,whereof one Hundred pound to be paid in New England, 
and the other one hundred and eighty to be paid out of my 
moveable and personall estate here, w'th Twenty Pound, 
that I value the old houses here where I live, will make upe the 
Three hundred Pound equall to my Son, Cullens. Also, To 
make upe my Son, Thomas Part, equall w'th cullens, I valueing 
the Houses at Black Rocke at Ten Pound, doe hereby give 
and bequeath to my sd. Son, Thomas, Eighty Pound, to be paid 
out of my moveable and Personall estate in this Provence. 

Xn my accounting above in this codicill concerning Cullens 



North Carolina Wills. 347 



House standing in Three Hundred Pound, I made a mistake in 
not mentioning That mr. Coke, the Bricklayer, wages for mak- 
ing, Laying the Bricks in the chimneys, Sellar, underpining, 
and doeing all the other worke agreed fer, is part of the Three 
hundred Pound, and is to be paid out of my personall estate. 
Also, he is to have what lands ar necessary for him for Burning 
the ***** Bricks, or what other worke he hath 
occasion for, to finish the worke he hath agreed for, where- 
fore my will is that the Bricklayer aforsd. be paid out of my 
personall estate befor Shared. 

Also, I give and bequeath unto my Son, Thomas, one Third 
Part of all the vessels, clearances, whether it be in money, * * 
bils to New England or Elsewher. 

also, I give and Bequeath to my Son, Cullen, Six Pound to 
be paid him in the first goods from New England, at first cost, 
I owing him so much, 

also, I give and bequeath to my Son, George, Twenty Pound 
to be paid him in the first goods I have come in from Boston, 
I oweing him so much. 

also, Elisebeth Hawkins, wife to Thomas Hawkins at the 
South Shore, haveing lived with me about twoe year after the 
Expiration of her time of servitude, Wherefore, I hereby order 
and appoint my Executors to pay to whomsoever she shall 
order them to pay, by a writting in her hand in whole or in 
Part (Her husband not to have therein) Fourty 

Pound currant money of this Provence. 

in presence of I sett my hand and Seal, 20 

day of July 1722: 

Tho. Pollock. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, and delivered ye 
as my last will and Testament be- 
for the following witness : 

Thomas Newnam. 
William Little. 

his 

Joseph X Skittlethobp. 

mark 

Bertie Precinct. So. February Court, 1722. 

The Revd. Thomas Newnam Clark came into Court and made Oath 
That he Saw Thomas Pollock Sign the above and acknowledge the same 
as his last Will and Testament. Test. F. Forster, Cler. Cur. 

Bertie Precinct. Sc. Februeary Court, 1722. 

James Castellaw came into Court and produced the above Will being 
an Evidence to Seven Several places in the sd. Will and made Oath that 
he saw the Sd. Thos. Pollock Sign & publish the sd. Will as his last Will and 
Testamt. and that the several Interlineations in sd. Will was writ at the 
time of the Signing thereof Test. Fr. Forster, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



348 NoETH Caeolina Wills. 



THOMAS POLLOCK'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Thomas Pollock, of Bertie 
Precinct, in North Carolina, Being of perfect memory & 
Judgment, (praised be God for ye same), do make this my 
last Will & Testament, hereby revoking all others, & this to be 
taken only as my Last Will and Testament. 

Imprs., I give & bequeath my soul to Allmighty God; & my 
Body to the Ground to be decently Buried by my Execs, 
hereafter Named; and for what Estate it hath pleased God 
to bestow upon me, I give and bequeath as foUoweth: 

Item, I Give unto my Dear & loving wife, all my plantation 
caled Black Rock, during her Natural Life; and after her decese, 
I give & bequeath Said plantation to my Son, CuUen, his heirs 
& Assigns for Ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Son, Cullen, his heirs & 
assigns for ever, my plantation called ye Great quarter, & my 
plantation called Manuels or Crickits; also, all my other 
Land lying between ye Easter most swamp of Salmon Creek 
& Chowan River. 

Item: I give & bequeath to my Son, Cullen, a Tract of 
Land Adjoining on ye back of ye forsd. Land, Containing 
Eight thousand. Nine hundred Acres, which Land my Will 
is, that my Executors, sell or dispose of as they shall think 
best, for my Son, Cullens, interest; & Such part as remains 
unsold when my Son Cullen comes to ye Age of one & twenty, 
I give to my Son Cullen, his heirs & assigns for Ever. 

Item: I give & bequeath to my Son, Thomas, his heirs & 
assigns for ever, all my Land on Trent River in Bath County, 
Contained in two pattents, one for Eight thousand, five hun- 
dred Acres, ye other for fifteen hundred Acres. 

Item: I Give and bequeath to my Son George, his heirs & 
assigns for ever, a Tract of Land Containing two thousand, 
five hundred & Sixty Acres, Laying in ye fork of Roquis, 
called Springfield; also, all my Land at ye Unaroye Meadows, 
being in two pattents; also, two tracts of Land nigh of Tuskarora 
Indian Town; also, three hundred Acres of Land on ye South 
side of Moratuck River; also, two hundred & thirty five Acres 
on ye Side of Moratuck River; also, four Tracts of Land Lay- 
ing one Fishing Creek. 

Item, I give & bequeath to my three Sons, Cullen, Thomas 
& George, these negroes, viz: Tomboy, Becke Rachel, Janey, 
Catto, Pomp, Molany, Crists, Cipeo, Moll, Ruth, Joe Manuel, 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 349 



Kate, London, Nany, Dick, Coyler, George, Betty, Frank, 
Hary, Bess, Bristoll Phillis, Hary, Toby, Betty, Cecero, Jaco, 
& Abraham; to be equal Divided among my three Sons when 
they come of Age, by my Executors, or those they shall ap- 
point; & my Will is yt ye Negros aforsd. be for ye Use of my 
three sons from my deces till they be of Age. 

Item, I give unto my Dear & Loving wife, During hir Natu- 
ral life, these Negro, viz: Charles, & Moll & her Child, Cooper, 
Bess, James, & two Boys, Cipeo, Nany, Jack, Jane, Will, 
Dina, Dick, and Nansey; & after my wifes decease, I give ye 
aforsd. Negroes & their increse to my Sons, Cullen, Thomas, 
& George, to be equally divided among them. 

Item, I give to my Sons, three Negroe viz: Rose, Phillis, & 
quash, which I had by my wife. 

Item, as to the Eight Thousand nine hundred Acres before 
given to my Son Cullen, I give & bequeath three hundred 
Acres of yt Tract of Land to Jacob Parat, his Heirs & assigns 
for ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath to John Hailes, his heirs & assigns 
for ever, a Tract of Land Laying on ye Briery Branch, con- 
taining near five hundred acres of Land, begining at a marked 
pine within ye midle Swamp, runing thence to three marked 
pines Thomas Yeats, his Corner, & so his Line to John Cokes, 
So allong other lines till it comes into my o^vn, & So all down 
ye Midle of ye Main Branch untill they come to ye foresd. 
markd Pine; which Land is allso to be taken out of ye foresd. 
Eight thousand, nine hundred Acres given Cullen. 

Item, I will & Order & give by this my will, to all Such 
persons who are Setled on my lands at Trenton, Condition 
of a Certain writing I give to Jacob Miller, that those already 
Setled thare, have leases on ye Same termes I promised 
them. 

Item, I give to my Dear & loving Wife, one fourth part of 
all my Catle, Horses, hogs, & Sheep; & also ye Houshold Stuffs. 

Item, I give to my Sons, Cullen, Thomas, & George, three 
fourth parts of all my Catle, Horses, hogs, & Sheep. 

Item, my Will is that if one of my sons Desese before he be 
of Age of one & twenty, yt then his portion of Land & of ye 
present Estate, be Equally Divided between ye other two. 

Item, my Will is that all my Debts be paid out of ye whole 
Estate by my Executors. 

Item, I give to Mrs. Eliz : Dickson, one hundred pound. 

Lastly, I do hereby Nominate & apoint my Loving Brothers, 
Cullen Pollock, George Pollock, & Robert West, to be my 
true & Lawfull Exec, to Execut this my last will & testament. 



350 North Carolina Wills. 



In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand & Seale 
this Sixteenth of Aprile, in the Year of our Lord, Seventeen 
hundred & thirty two, my will Containing one Sheet. 

Thos. Pollock. (Seal) 
Signed & Sealed in ye presence of : 
George Pollock. 

his 

Jacob JP Parat. 

mark 

her 

Elizabeth E Deckson. 

mark 
his 

Francis FR Rasor. 

mark 
his 

Robert R Minor 

mark 

North Carolina, ss. Jany. ye 20th, 1732. 

Jacob Parrot, one of the Evidences to this will, came before me & Made 
oath that he See Thomas Pollock, Above name. Sign, Seal & publish ye 
foregoing Insturment as his Last will & Testament, & that he was of Sound 
& Disposing mind & Memory; & that this Deponant at ye Same time in 
ye presence of ye Said Thomas Pollock, Sett to his mark as an Evidence, 
& yt ye Other Evidences Above named he See at ye Same time Sign as 
Evidences thereto in ye presence of the Said Thomas Pollock; & also, 
that ye said Thomas Pollock Signed & Executed ye sd. Will in ye presence 
of this Deponts & ye rest of ye Evidences whose names are Set thereto as 
Witnesses. 

Capt. & Jurat, die predict. Coram me 

W. Little Ck: Jur. 

Copied from Original Will, Filed in the OflBce of the Secretary of State. 

In the Will of Thomas Pollock, is the following Legasee 
Item, I give unto my dear and loving wife dureing her 
natural life these Negroes Viz, Charles and Moll and her child, 
Cooper Bess Jamey and two Boys Cipio, Nany, Jack Jane 
Will Dina Dick, Naney and after my wife deceases I give the 
aforesaid negroes and thire increse to my sons CuUin, Thomas 
& George to be equally devided among them 
dated the 16th of November 1732. 



JOHN PORTER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen. John Porter, of Cape Fair 
in North Carolina, at present being weak & 111 of body, but 
of sound mind and memory, doe make and ordain this to be 
my last Will and Testament in manner and form following: 

Imps. I give and bequeath to my son, John Porter, my 
negro named Jack and my negro boy named Mars, to be de- 
livered him when he shall attain to the age of Twenty one 
Years, or day of marriage. 



NoKTH Carolina Wills. 351 



Item, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Sarah Porter, 
my negro girl named Beck, to be delivered her when she shall 
attain to the age of Eightteen Years or day of marriage; also 
a likely young negro man, sound of wind and limb, to be 
procured out of that part of my Estate which is not Already 
mentioned, to be given & in like manner as aforesaid, to be 
deliverd unto my Daughter by my Executrix hereafter men- 
tioned. 

Item, I further give and bequeath to my daughter all the 
increase that shall be hereafter born of my negro wench Nan. 

I Give, Devise and Bequeath, to my Dear and Loving Wife, 
Sarah Porter, all the rest and residue of my Estate not before 
given, to say, all my lands to Dispose and do with as she shall 
see proper and convenient, and a Title thereof to make to any 
person or persons that shall buy or purchase any of my lands 
of and from my said wife. Also, all the rest of my Goods, 
Chattels, Rights and Properties, in whatever kind, either here 
or whereever to be found; and further, that all my lawfull 
Debts be paid, out of that part of my Estate so coming by 
this my Will to my loving Wife. 

Item, My Will is that in case either of said children should 
die before they attain to the age above mentioned, or be pos- 
sessed with the legacies before given them, that then the sur- 
vivor thereof shall have his or her part of the legacy before given 
to him or her so Dying, and further my will is, that in case both 
of my sd. children should die before they attain to the age 
aforesd. or be possessed with the legacies herein given them, 
that then, & in such case, their parts or portions herein given 
shall come to my Loving Wife, Who I make my whole and sole 
Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. 

In witness whereof, I have herewith Sett my hand and seal 
this Eleventh day of October, 1727. 

John Porter. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed and delivered, 
in the presence of: 

Seth Pilkington, Jurat 
John Worth, 
T. Knight, 

By the Honoble the Gov'r &c Mr. Seth Pilkington, Personally appeared 
before me & proved the above Will in due form of Law. 
Given under my hand the 6th Day of Janry, 1728. 

RiCHD. EVERARD. 

Copied from the Original Will, Filed in the OflBce of the Secretary of 
State. 



352 North Carolina Wills. 



JOHN PORTER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. This Twentieth Day of 
November, In the year of our Lord, One Thousand, Seven 
Hundred & Fifty one. I, John Porter, of the County of 
Hide, Being Sick and Weak of Body, but of Perfect Sence & 
Memory, Blessed be God for it, & Knowing that it is appointed 
for all men once to Die, Do make & Ordaine this my Last Will 
& Testament ; & first & Principally I Recommend my Soul into 
the hands of God that Gave it; And as Touching such Worldly 
Goods as it has pleased God to Bless me With in this Life, I 
Give & Dispose of the same in the Following Manner & form: 

Imprim: I Give & Bequeath to my Son, Willm. Porter, 
one half the Land Whereon I now live. Including the Houses 
& Plantation, to him & his heirs for Ever; also, my Gun & 
Sword. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath to my son, John Porter, the Other 
half of my Plantation above Mentioned to be Divided by 
Themselves. 

Item, I Give to my Daughter, Patience Porter, My Negro 
Girl Nam'd Phillis, after my Wifes Decease, to her & her Heirs 
for Ever. 

Item, I leave to My Well Beloved Wife, Elisabeth Porter, 
all the Rest of my Estate, Both Real & Personal, During her 
Natural Life, for the Education & Bringing up of my Children, 
& after Her Decease to be Equally Divided amongst said 
Children, if there is any of my Said Estate Remains * * * * 
Hereby appoint & ordain Thomas Smith & John Smith * * * 
Executors to this my Last Will & Testament, Ratifying and 
Confirming this & no other to my be my * * * * Lg^g^ 
Will & Testament. 

in Witness whereof, I have hereunto set My Hand & Seal 
the Day & Year above Written. 

John Porter. (Seal) 

Sign'd Seald & Pronounced to 
be The Last Will & Testament of 
the Testator, in the presence of 
us, the Subscribers: 

Thos. Smith. 
Mary Smith. 

her 

Mary X Rhodes. 

mark 

Hyde County. December Court, 1751. 

The within Will was Exhibited into Court and proved by the Oaths of 
the Subscribing Evidences, the within Thos. Smith, was qualified Exr. 
persuant to Law. Ordered that Mr Secretary have Notice thereof. 

Thos. Lovick, Clk. Court. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 353 



JOHN PEYTON PORTER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, John Porter, Of Beaufort 
Co. & Province of No. Carolina, Gent., being of Sound & 
Perfect Mind, memory & judgement, & calling to mind the 
certainty of Death and my Infirmity of body, do by these 
presents, revoke and make Void all former Wills & Testaments 
by me heretofore made or Executed, & do by these Presents 
make, constitute & ordain, this my Last Will and Testament 
in Manner & Form Following: 

Imprimis, I render my Soul to Almighty God; My body to 
the Earth to be decently Interr'd. 

Item, I will & bequeath unto my well beloved Wife, Eliza- 
beth Porter, one half of my Plantation Situated on the 

1 East Side of Durham's Creek, Commonly Called the 
Garrison, containing 644 acres, be the same more or 
less, wth all and Singular, its rights, Priveleges, & 
appurtenances for & during, the term of her natural 
lifetime; and it is my Will and pleasure, that after her 
decease, the said one half descend to my eldest Daugh- 
ter, Mary Porter, & her LawfuU Issue; & on failure 
thereof, to my younger Daughter, Sarah Porter, & her 
Lawful Issue; & on failure thereof to my Sister, Sarah 
Richardson, & her Lawfull Issue, to posess & enjoy 
the same for ever. 

Item, I Will and bequeath to my eldest Daughter, Mary 
Porter, the other half of my Plantation aforsd. on the 

2 East side of Durhams Creek, Commonly called the 
Garrison, & to her Lawfull Issue forever; & on failure 
thereof, to my Daughter, Sarah Porter, & her Lawfull 
Issue, & on failure thereof to my sister, Sarah Richard- 
son, & her Lawfull Issue for ever. 

Item, I Will and Bequeath to my Daughter, Sarah Porter, (all 
my plantation on the East side of Durhams Creek, 

3 commonly call'd Hardings Plantation, be the same more 
or less, and now adjoyning my Plantation called the 
Garrison), and to her Lawfull Issue forever; & on failure 
thereof, to my Daughter, Mary Porter, & her Lawfull 
Issue; and on failure thereof to my sister, Sarah Rich- 
ardson and her heirs forever. 

Item, I Will and bequeath, that my tract of land beginning at 
Snoads line, from thence to the Savanna, from thence 

4 to the Horse-penn Swamp, & from thence to the Dismall; 
be the same more or less, with all and singuler it's 

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354 iSToBTH Cakolina Wills. 



Rights, Members, Privileges and Appurtenances, to be 
occupied in manner & in form following; Viz., They 
are to keep my Negroes, Or a suff 't Number of them, on 
said Tract to make Tar, Turpne: &c, in order to raise 
money to pay my funer'l charges and all other Law- 
full demands, that may come ag'st my said Exrs. or 
agst. the Legattees of my Estate; & that afterwards the 
same shall descend, to my Eldest Daughter, Mary Por- 
ter, & her Lawfull Issue; & on failure thereof to my 
younger Daughter, Sarah Porter, & her Lawfull Issue; 
& on failure thereof to my Sister, Sarah Richardson; 
& her Lawfull Issue forever. 

Item, I Will and Bequeath that all my Negroes or a sufft. 
number of them, togeather with my Horses, Oxen, Cows, 
5 Calves, & Sheep, be kept und the care of my Extrs. 
untill such Time as my aforsd. Debts & Funer'l charges 
be fuly discharged & satisfied. & Likeways, it is My 
Will & Pleasure, that all my Hoggs, household Furni- 
ture, & other Personall Estate, by sold at Publick 
Vendue, by my said Exrs., in order to discharge the 
Charges && Lawfull Debts aforsd ; & my will and pleasure 
is, that w:n those Funerl Charges, & Lawfull Debts 
are fully & Justly sitisfied & discharged. That then, all 
my Negroes, Horses, Oxen, Cows, Calves, & Sheep be 
fairly, Justly, and Equally, divided into three Equal 
Parts or Proportions (after the Following manner), by 
my Exrs. — Viz: One third Part or Proportion, I be- 
queath to my loving Wife, Elizabeth Porter, during her 
natural Life; one third part to my Eldest Daughter, 
Mary Porter, her Lawfull heirs forever; & the the 
Remaining third Part to my younger Daugh:r Sarah 
Porter, & her Lawful heirs forever, 

Item, I Nominate, ordain, Constitute & apoint by these pre- 
sents, my Loving Wife, Eliz. Porter, Executrix; to- 
gether with Mich'l Coutanche, Mar' & Nathan Rich- 
ardson, Mariner, to be Executors of this my Last Will 
& Testament. 
In Wittness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal 

this, Twenty Ninth day of April, one thousand, seven hund'd 

fifty Four. 

John Peyton Porter, (Seal) 

Signed, sealed & Published in 
the presence of us: 

Thos. Lough. 
William Tripp. 
Charles Lowther. 



North Cabolina Wills, 355 



Beaufort County, Ss. 

At a Court held for the sd. County at Bath Town, on the second tuea- 
day in March 1755. 

Pres': his Majesty's Justices: 

This certifies that the within last will & Testament of Jno. Pe3rton 
Porter, deed., was exhibited into Court & proved by the Oath of Will 
Trippe, who swore that the sd. Jno. Peyton Porter was of sound & dis- 
posing mind & memory at the time he executed it; and that he saw Thomas 
Lough and Charles Lowther, the other subscribing Witnesses, sign their 
names thereto at the same time; and Eliza Stewart (formerly named Eliza 
Porter) appeared in Court & qualified as Extrx. and Nathl. Richardson 
appeared & qualified as Ext'or unto the same; and it was ordered that the 
Secretary have notice that Letters Testamentary may issue. 

Test. Walley Chauncey, CI. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOSHUA PORTER'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Joshua Porter, of Bath 
County, in ye Province of North CaroHna, Esq., being of 
Sound & perfect mind & memory & Calling to mind ye Cer- 
tainty of Death, & not knowing when it may Please ye Lord 
to call me out of this Life. Revoking & by these presents 
make Void all former & other wills by me heretofore made, 
do now make, Constitute and Ordain this to be my Last Will 
and Testament, in Manner & Form following: 

Imprimis, I render my Soul to allmighty God; & my Body 
I Commit to ye Earth to be Buried in a Decent Manner. 

Item, I give ye Use & Occupation of all yt Tract of Land 
& Plantation whereon I now Live, lying on ye East Side of 
Derhams Creek in Bath County in ye Province afsd., Contain- 
ing by Estimation four hundred & Seventy five acres, be ye 
Same more or less, it being ye Lands yt I bought of Mr. Thomas 
Harding, Deceasd., with all & Singular ye Houses & Apperti- 
nance thereunto belonging, unto my Son, John Peyton Porter, 
& to ye heirs of his Body Lawfully begotten; & for default of 
Such Issue, I Give ye use & Occupation of ye afsd. Land & 
Plantation unto my Daughter, Elizabeth Porter, & to ye 
heirs of her Body Lawfully begotten; & for default of Such 
Issue, I give ye use & Occupation of ye afsd. Land & plantation 
unto my Cousin, John Fry, & to his heirs of his Body Lawfully 
begotten; & for default of Such Issue, I give ye use & Occupa- 
tion of ye afsd. Land & Plantation, unto my Cousin, Anne 
Lillington, & to ye hears of her Body Lawfully begotten. 

Item, I give unto my Daughter, Elizabeth Porter, One 
Thousand Acres of Land lying on ye South Side of Deshams 
Creek, Joying on ye upper Side of Majr. Robert Turners 
Lands, & Commonly goes by ye Name of ye Sand Hills, to 
her & her heirs for Ever. 



356 K'oRTH Carolina Wills, 



Item, I give ye Use & Service of three Slaves unto my Sd. 
Daughter, Eliza. Porter, to ye heirs of her Body, Vizt: Patt, 
Jane, & Simon, I allso give unto my Said Daughter ye first 
Slave Child yt shall be born in my family after my Decease; 
but my Will is yt if my Said Daughter should Dye without 
Issue, yt then I give ye Use & Service of ye Sd. Slaves unto 
my Son, John Payton Porter, & to ye heirs of his Body Law- 
fully begotten. 

Item, I give my Said Daughter, Elizabeth Porter, fifteen 
Cows & Calves, & ye Sum of One hundred & fifty Pound, 
Currant Money of this Province, to be paid her at ye Day of 
Marriage or when she arrives to ye age of Twenty One Years, 
which shall first happen. 

Item, I give ye Use & Service of One third Part of my Person- 
al Estate unto my beloved Wife, Dorothy Porter, for & dureing 
her Natural Life & after my Said Wifes Decease, it is my Will 
& pleasure yt ye afsd. third part of my Estate may be Equally 
Devided between my Son, John Payton Porter, & my Daughter, 
Elizabeth Porter, to them & their heirs for Ever, 

Item, I give ye Use & Service of all ye rest of my Moveable 
Estate not herein before given, be it of what kind So Ever, as 
Negros, Musters, or Indians, & their Increase, unto my Son, 
John Peyton Porter, & to ye heirs of his Body Lawfully Be- 
gotten; & for Default of Such Issue, I give ye Use & Service 
of ye afsd. Moveable unto my Daughter, Eliza. Porter, & 
to ye heirs of her Body Lawfully begotten; & for default Such 
Issue, I give ye afsd. Moveable Estate & Slaves unto my 
Cusin, John Fry, & to ye heirs of his Body Lawfully begotten; 
& for default of such Issue I give ye afsd. Moveable Estate & 
Slaves unto my Cousin, Eliza, Fry, & to ye heirs of her body 
Lawfully begotten; & for Default of Such Issue I give ye afsd. 
Moveable Estate to my Cousin, Anne Lillington, & to ye 
heirs of her Body for Ever. 

Item, I give unto my Loving friend Philip Cremer, Ten 
pound, to Buy him a Mourning Ring. 

Item, I give unto my God Son, William Trippe, Ten pound 
for ye like use. 

Item, it is my Will & Desire yt none of my Slaves be re- 
moved from my Said Plantation, but yt they be put Under 
a Carefull Overseer, & kept to work in Order to raise Money 
to Discharge my Just Debts & Legacies, & it is my further 
Will & desire yt my Execs, hereafter named see yt my Son 
& Daughter may be Carefully learnt to read & write & to 
Cypher, & yt they may be duly Educated, & yt a Sufficient 
Sum of Money may be raised out of my Estate by me Execs, 
in Order for my Said Son & Daughters Education as afsd.. 

Item, I do nominate & appoint, yt my Loving Brother, 
Edmund Porter, & my two Brother in Law, Messrs. Patrock 



NoKTH Cakolina Wills. 357 



Maule & Seth Pilkington, & my Trusty & Loving friends, 
Colonel Edward Moseley & Capt. John Trippe, to be Joynt 
Executors of this my Last Will & Testement. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal 
this Seventeenth Day of January, One Thousand, Seven 
hundred & thirty three. 

Joshua Porter. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed & Published in 
Ye Presence of: 

Churchill Reading. 
John Caloom. 
William Whitford. 

No. Carolina, Sc. 

These may Certifie that William Whitford, one of ye Subscribing 
Evidence to this will, Appeared before us & proved ye Same in due form 
of Law, Septr. ye 14th., 1734. 

Geo. Burbinqton. 

Recorded in Will Book 3, page 329. 



MARY PORTER'S WILL. 

North Carolina, ss. 

In the Name of God Amen, this 12th. day of November, 
anoq Domi., 1717. I, Mary Porter, of Chowan Precinct, in 
the County of Albemarle, in the Province of North Carolina, 
Widow, being of sound and Perfect Memory, doe make. Consti- 
tute and ordain, Declare and appoint this to be my last Will 
and Testiament, Revokeing and annuling by these Presents 
all former and other Will or Wills heretofore by me made, In 
manner and forme following. That is to say: 

Imprimis, I recomend my Soul into the hands of almighty 
God, who gave it; and my body I comit to the earth to be 
decently Buried at the discretion of my Exors. herein After 
nominated and apointed. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Sonn, John 
Porter, my Negroe man Knowne by the Name of Sandy, half 
a dozen Rusia leather Chairs, my large oval Table, one midle 
Sized Pewter Dish, Two large Pewter basons. & a Shovel and 
tongs Tiped with brass. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Sonn, 
Edmund Porter, my Negroe man knowne by the name of 
Oliver, one large Plank Chest, one Silver Drinking cup with 
Two handles, half a dosen Silver Spoons, one large China 
bason already (?) in his possession, the large pair of Tongs 
and Shovel, one Bedstead one couch, the largest 

of the Small looking , the largest Cedar Table, 

half a dosen painted Chairs, and my whole Stock (?) of hogs 



358 North Carolina Wills. 



that I shall leave at my decease, After my Debts and legacies 
paid; and one pound of Iron Doggs, fifty pound weight of 
feathers; and all the money due to me lyeing in the hands of 
Mr. Welstead and Oliver, Merchts., in Boston, he paying out 
of the sd. mony, within Six months After the receiving it, unto 
my beloved Daughter, Eliz: Porter, Six Silver Spoons, each 
weighing Ten Shillings, Sterling at least; and one Iron pott & 
pott hooks, and Twelve Soup Plates. But it is my Will and 
pleasure that if the Said Edmund Shall not be in this Govern- 
ment at my Decease, that then, and in Such Case, all and 
every of the legacys here left to the Sd. Edmund, shall remain 
in the Exors. hands hereafter Named, until his arrival here, or 
until he shall impower any person After my Decease to take 
and receive the Same, and if it shall happen that ye Sd. Ed- 
mund, Shall never arrive here, nor impower any person as 
Aforsd. after my Decease, then all and every of the legacys 
Aforsd. I give and bequeath unto my Sons, John Porster and 
Josua Porter, and to my Daughter Eliz: Porter, to be equaly 
Divided amongst them. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Wei beloved Son, Josua 
Porter, a tract of Land lyeing in Yawpim, bounded by Mr. 
Clayton's & Mr. Clarks line, to him, the sd. Joshua, and his 
Heirs for ever; my Negroe woman knowne by the Name of 
Edy, one Ticken feather bed and bolster, and Two pillows, one 
feather bed covered with Canvas and bolster, and one Pillowe, 
three pillow cases Suitable, two pair fine Sheets, Two pair 
Coarse Sheets, one Set of red watered Curtains and Wallons, 
one Spotted worsted Rugg, Red Rug, Two pair good Blankets, 
1 Flowered Bed Coverlid, Bedsted that Stood in the Hall 
Chamber, Six Rusia leather Chairs, one one of the large looke- 
ing glasses, and my largest and one midling Iron pott, the 
large Andirons, a large double brass Skillet and Trevit, one 
brass Candlestick, one pair brass Scales and weights, one pair 
of Stilliards, two Diaper towells, a pewter mustard pott, the 
Coarsest of brass ridles, my Dantzick locks Chests, a lime 
Sifter, a Case of Knives and forks, a Cross cut Sawe, a writeing 
Desk, four Pewter Porringers, one earthen Porringer, ten 
Pewter Plates, 1 Iron pestle, 1 Ash Table, 1 large Soup Pewter 
dish, one large shall Dito, one midle Sized Dito, 1 large and 
1 Small Pewter bason, 2 Earthen bason, and 2 Pewter D°, one 
Set of Wedges and Six wooden Chairs, 2 Joint Stooles to wooden 
turned Chairs, 2 Iron tramels 1 ss butter(?) ladle, 

1 Small brass Ketle, 1 pewter Chamber pott. Mill 

and Salt, 1 Iron Chafing dish, a pair 

all my reap 
Cloth brush afroe and Currying and the half of my 

Sheep and Cattle, and the half of a now 

f and the half of all my Crop now in the 



North Carolina Wills. 359 



Ground, with a pottle pewter pot and a pint Pewter pott, one 
Glass Gallon Bottle, and one broad Axe; my Debts first to be 
deducted. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter, 
Sarah Lilington, my Negroe woman call'd Maria, 1 Chest of 
Drawers, six painted Chairs now in her possession, one pair of 
Iron fire doggs, one small Cedar table, 1 pair of fine Sheets, two 
pair Coarse Sheets, and Two pillow cases, Two diaper towells, 
my largest Quilt, one Lignum Vitae Spice Mortar, one large 
Soup dish, one midle Sized pewter dish, 1 Small pewter bason, 
1 brass Skimer, 1 Small Iron Ketle, the least of my painted 
Trunks, Two earthen bason, and plates, 1 English Flasket, 1 
large glass bottle, 1 Stone Jugg, 1 pewter Chamber pott, 1 
bed pann, three of my other which she likes best, and the full 
third part of the Gotten and Wool! that shall belong to me at 
my decease. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Eliz. 
Porter, my Indian woman called Judith and her Daughter 
Named Sukey, 1 Chest of Drawers, 1 oval Table, my best Sett 
of red Curtains & Valent belonging to my lodging roome, 1 
Ticken feather bed and bolster, four pillows, 1 bedstead be- 
longing also to my lodging roome, three pair fine Sheets, Two 
pair Coarse sheets, four pillow Cases, my Green Rugg made of 
worsted, 1 pair of the best rose blankets, the least of my Quilts, 
my Callico Counterpaine and Jester cloath, my Bible, my 
Spice box, 1 warmeing pann, 1 pair Chamber Doggs with 
brass, 1 Black Trunk and one painted Trunk, a large brass 
Keetle and Two Skimers, a Brass Shie(?) and Two Iron potts 
one linked Tramel, a brass Flam, one Copper Chocolate pott, 1 
1 white rugg, 1 Gridiron, four matted Chairs, my Silver Salt 
Marked, I P M, and Silver peper box with the Same marke, 
one large pewter Soup dish 1 Shallow D°, two midling pewter 
dishes, 1 large and one Small pewter basons, 10 pewter plates, 
Six painted Chairs, five pewter porringers, 1 pr. brass Candle- 
sticks, Snuffers and Snuff dish, my Smoothing Iron heaters 
and Frame, 1 Gallon Stone Jugg, 1 Glass Cruit, Two glass 
cups, one mustard pott. Two pewter Chamber potts, three 
earthen Bason, 1 large Dish D°., & Two plates, 1 Tin puding 
pann, 1 Spitt, 1 leaden pann, and 2 painted brushes, a brass 
Shovel and Tongs, 1 large looking Glass, the best of the Bed 
panns, 1 pewter Salt, 1 Glass Decantor, 2 tin dish Covers, 1 
brass Ridle, a large turned Elbow chair, 1 Drippen pann, 1 
Case of bottles, one half of my Sheep and Cattle that shall 
remain after my Debts and legacys paid and half of the 
now on foot and half the Crop now in the ground, 12 diaper 
N diaper Table Cloath, Two diaper Tow , 

one Bell mettle Skillett, 

and bequeath unto my G Porter, 1 



360 North Carolina Wills. 



Young Cowe , 1 Young Ewe, to run for his Benefit, 

Increase to be Delivered to him with the in- 
crease at his age of one and twenty or Day of Marriage which 
shall first happen & also my Silver tankard marked I P M, to 
be delivered at ye same time. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Grandaughter, Sarah 
Porter, one young Cowe and one young Ewe at my decease, to 
run for her benefit, and also Six Silver Spoons Marked I P M, 
to be delivered to her with the encrease at the age of eighteen 
years or day of Marriage which Shall first happen. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Grandaughter, Eliza- 
beth Lilington one Young Cowe and one Young Ewe, and my 
Smallest looking Glass, to be delivered with the encrease at 
the age of eighteen Years or day of Marriage. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Grandaughter, Mary 
Lilington, one young Cowe, and one Young Ewe, and my Silver 
Dram Cup. marked I P M, to be delivered to her with their 
increase at the age of eighteen Years, or day of Marraige, 
which Shall first happen. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my grandaughter, Sarah 
Lilington, one Young Cowe and one young Ewe, to be delivered 
to her with their encrease at the age of eighteen Years or 
day of Marriage, which shall first happen. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto Robert Herrick, if alive, 
and in this Government at my decease, the Sum of five pounds 
to be paid out of my Estate. 

Item, all the rest and residue of my Estate not herein and 
hereby disposed of. Debts being thereon first Deducted, I 
give and bequeath unto my Sonn, Joshua Porter, and my 
Daughter, Elizebeth Porter, to be equaly Divided between 
them; and lastly, I doe hereby nominate and appoint my Said 
Sonns, John Porter and Joshua, to be exors. Jointly and Sepe- 
ratly of this my Said last Will and Testament; but it is my 
Will and pleasure, and I doe hereby nominate and apoint my 
Sonn, Edmund, upon his Arrival in this Government After 
my Decease Joint Exor. with his Two Brothers. 

Mark 

Mary M Porter (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed and Delivered 
(the interlineing about the Silver 
tankard being first made) in the 
presence of: 

LoviCK. Jurat 

Mary X Henry. 

Chowan ss. Jany, ye 21st. 17 — . 

Proved in Open by the oath of ick. 

R. Hicks, Clk. Cur: 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



NoETH Cakolina Wil,ls. 361 



NICHOLAS PORTER'S WILL. 

In the name of God amen, the twenty forth day of augost, 
in the yeare of our Lord Crist, one thousand, Seven hundred 
and forty nine. I, Nicoless porter, being Sick in body, but 
of Good and perfect memory, thanks be to allmighty God, and 
Calhng to remembrance the uncertain estate of this Life, must 
yeald unto Death when it Shall please God to Call, Do make, 
Constitute, ordain and Declare this my Last will and testament, 
In maner and forme folowing; revoking and annulling by these 
presents all testements and wills here to fore mentioned, or 
declared by word, or by writing, and this only is to be taken for 
my Last will and testement: I do order, give and Dispose of 
my Estate in maner and forme following, that is to Say, furst, 
I will that all those Debts and Dewes that in Right or Con- 
science to any person whatsoever, Shall be well and truly 
Contented and paid, or ordered to be paid, by my Executors 
in Convenient tine after my Deceas. 

Item, I Give and bequeath. In witness, my maner plantation 
with one hundred acors of Land belonging to it, laid out at the 
uper End of the Sd. tract that the plantation is on, to my, to 
my beloved Daughter, Jeane porter. 

I Give and bequeth one hundred and forty fore acors of the 
Same Tract, Joyning to Jeans, to be Laid out a Cross the Sd. 
Land, to my beloved Daughter, Elizabeth porter. 

I give and bequeath one hundred and forty three acors of 
the same tract, to be laid out a Cross the Sd. Land Joyning 
to Elizabeths, to my beloved Daughter, Anne porter. 

I Give and bequeeth one hundred and forty three acors of 
the Same tract, being the Lower End of the Sd. Land, to my 
beloved Daughter, Agness Porter. 

Also, I give and bequeeth my polecat Land to my beloved 
Son, Samuell porter, it being in two patens. 

I give and bequeth my negrow felow toney to my beloved 
wife, Elizabeth porter. I Give and bequeth all my Stock of 
Catle, and horses and mairs, to be Equaly devided betwen my 
wife and all my Children. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal. 

Nicholas Porter. (Seal) 

In witness, I do opint my be- 
loved Wife, Elizabeth porter, and 
my well beloved and truste James 
farmer, to be my Executors, 
test. Needham Bryan. ") 

Mary X Dees, t ^* 

mark 



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Johnston County, sst. Sept. Court, 1749. 

Prest. His Majesties Justices: 

Then the within Last Will & Testament was proved in Open Court 
by the Oaths of the within Needham Bryan & Mary Dees; & Likewise 
the Executrix & Exor. appeared & were Qualifyed Agreeable to Law 
Ordered that the Secretary have notice thereof that Letters Testamentory 
issue, &c. Test. Richd. Caswell, CI. Cu. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



FRANCIS PUGH'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. The 5th. Day of July, 1733. 
I, Francis Pugh, of Bartie precinct, In North Carolina, being 
well and of good Health in Body, and of perfect Mind and mem- 
ory, thanks be given to AUmighty God therefore. Calling unto 
Mind the mortalietie of my body, and knowing that it is ap- 
pointed for all men once to Die, Do make and ordain this my 
Laste Will and Testements, that is to Say, principally, and 
first of all, I give & Reccommend my Soule into the Hands of 
God that Gave it; and my body I Recommend to the Earth 
to be buried in Decent Christian Buriale at the Discretion of 
my Executors; Nothing doubting but at the Generale Resur- 
rection I shall Receive the Same again by the mighty power 
of God; and as thouching such worldly Estate, wherewith it 
hath pleased God To Bless me in this Life, Doe give. Demise 
and Dispose of the Same in manner and form following: 

Imprimus, I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Wife, 
three Negroes, viz., Barns, Lymus, and affrow, a wench which 
is now with Samuell Wiggins, for Ever: and Likewise, I lend 
the Rest of my Negroes to her Dureing the time She lives a 
widow, and in order to keep to their buissiness in makeing 
Corn and Tobacco, towards bringing up my Children at Scoole, 
and finding them in Cloaths; and if my well beloved Wife 
should marry, I Desire the reste of my negroes which I have 
not already Given to my wife for Evee, to be put to work, and 
what they Gite, put to the Use of bringing up my Dear beloved 
Chilldren as aforesaid, and Likewise I Desire my well beloved 
Wife may Live upon the plantation where I now live, dureing 
her Life, and after her Death to return to my well beloved Son, 
John Pugh; and likewise, I Desire my well beloved wife may 
Kill provissions out of my Stock of Hoggs and Cattle dureing 
the time She lives a widow, and the Rests of my Stock which 
is Killable yearly, I Desire it may be Sold, and the money to 
be Laid up, for to be Equally Divided between all my Chill- 
dren; Likewise, I give to my well beloved Wife, two Feather 
Beds and urniture and half the rest of my House hold Goods. 

Item, I Give and bequeath unto my well beloved Son, John 



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Pugh, the plantation whereon I now live, after the Death of 
his mother to him and his heirs for Ever 

Item, I give and bequeath to my well beloved Son, Thomas 
Pugh, my plantation at the Emperors fields which I bought of 
Christian Hitteburgh to him and his heirs for Ever. 

Item I give and bequeath unto the Child my wife now 
goes with, it if is a boy the plantation where Samuele Wiggins 
Lives at Grindale Creek and if it is a Girl to be Equally Divided 
between my two Sons John Pugh and Thos. Pugh and likewise 
if it is a boy I give and bequeathe all the rests of my Lands which 
I have not already given which lies in Bartie precinct and Edge- 
Combe precinct, which is already patend and likewise the Entries 
made, to be Equally Divided between my Sons, John Pugh, Thos. 
Pugh and the Child my well beloved Wife now Goes with if it is a 
boy, and if it is not a boy, to be Equally Divided between my 
Two Sons Jno. Pugh and Thos. Pugh Share and Share aUke, 
to them and there heirs for Ever, and the lands which I have 
in Virginia, and in Chowan precinct I Desire they may be Sold 
and the money to be Equally Divided between my Dearly 
beloved wife and all my Children Share and Share alike, and 
it is my Desire that all my Stock of Cattle and Hoggs, and Horses 
& mares may be put out to plantations, and when the Stears 
Comes of full Grooth to be Sold and what is not made use of by 
my wife towards bringing up my Children, the money to be 
Laid up, and Equally to be Divided amongst my Children 
Share and Share alike, and likewise my Hoggs the Same the 
Horses the Same, my well beloved Wife all waies haveing an 
Equale Share with my Children. And it is my will that my well 
beloved wife Shall have the management of the Ferry where 
Henry Home Lives and receive the money towards maintain- 
ing her and her Children, Dureing the time She lives a widow, 
and if She Should Change her Condition, then it is my Desire 
that the Incomes of the Ferry may be Equally Divided be- 
tween all my Children, while the Youngest Shall Come of age 
or marry; and after that I give and bequeath it unto my two 
Sons John Pugh and Thos. Pugh and all the rest of my personall 
Estate I Give and bequeath to be Equally Divided between 
all my Children; and it is my will and Desire that none of my 
Estate Shall be Sold at publick Vandieu or outCry but that my 
Executors and Trustees may manage it according to my Will and 
Desire before Expresst and all my Negroes which I have not all- 
readye Given to my wife for Ever I give and bequeath unto 
all my Children to be Equally Divided amongst all my Chil- 
dren, both them and there Increase for Ever to them and there 
Heirs for Ever. 

And as for the Debts which I have now Due to me, I Desire 
that they may be Received by my Executors and Trustees, 
and pay all my Just and true Debts, which I am Indebted to 



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any prson whatsoever and the overplus to be Laid out in 
Young Negroes, and be Equally Divided amongst all my Chil- 
dren and likewise all my Merchantizeing Goods I Desire they 
may be Sold and the Effects that Comes for it to be Laid out 
in Young Negroes and to Remain with my Wife Dureing the 
time she Lives a widow and afterwards to be Equally Divided 
amongst all my Children. 

And it is my will and Desire that if my Sons Should Die 
without Heirs Lawfully Begotten of their Body, that then the 
lands which I have heretofore Given may may return to their 
Sisters Share and Share alike. 

And I Do hereby Constitute, make and Ordain, my well 
beloved Wife, and Colin. Robert West my Sole Executors of 
this my Last will and Testament, and Mr. Cullin Pollock to 
be my Trustee to the Same. 

And I Do hereby Utterly Disallow, Revoke and Disannull 
all Every other former Testaments, Wills, Legacies and Be- 
quests, and Executors, by me in any ways before named. Willed 
and Bequeathed, Ratifieing and Confirming this and no other 
to be my Last will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand and Seale 
the Day and Year Above Written. 

Francis Pugh (SEAL) 

Signed, Sealed, published pro- 
nounced and Declared by the 
Said Francis Pugh as his Last will 
and Testemt. In the presents of 
Us Needham Bryan | t ^ 

Henry Horne | '^^^^^^ 
WiLLM. Jones 

Bertie Precinct sc May Court 1736 

The above Will of Francis Pugh was proved in open Court by the 
Oaths of Needham Bryan & Henry Home Two of the Subscribing witness 
thereto. And Also Pherebe Pugh Relict Widow and Executrix therein 
Named took the oath of and Exect by Law Required 

Test. Jno. Wynns d: cler Cou. 

A CODICIL to be annexed to the last Will and Testament 
of Francis Pugh gent. 

Whereas since the makeing of my last Will and Testament 
I have begun to build a Brigantine which is now on the Stocks 
in Bertie prect. 

It is my Will and Pleasure that my Executors in my last 
Will named, do proceed and out of all & every part of the debts 
which shall be due to me at the time of my death, and out of 
the produce of my Stock of Cattle, Horses, Mares, and Hoggs, 
they finish and Compleat the said Brigantine with Anchors, 
Masts, Cables, Sails and all other Appurtenances. 



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Item, it is my will and pleasure that after the said Vessel is 
finished, my Executors & my Trustee herein named do out of 
the debts due to me and my aforesaid Stock, purchase a Loading 
of Tobacco black Wallnut or other merchandize fitt for the 
British market and that they do send the said Vessel to great 
Britain from thence to return to No. Carolina, and afterwards 
to be employed or disposed of as my said Executors & trustee 
shall think proper 

Item, I give and bequeath the said Brigantine to my dear 
Wife and to my dear Children, both Sons and Daughters, 
and likewise the Cargo to be purchased as aforesaid, with the 
profits in trade ariseing thereby. Share & Share alike. 

Item, I give to my dear wife, the plantation, & house wherein 
I now live in Bertie, for and dureing the term of her natural 
life, and after her death it is my Will the same shall go as by 
my said Will is directed. 

Item, I do hereby constitute & appoint John Montgomery 
Esqr., Trustee and Supervisor of my last Will and Testament 
in the place & stead of Cullen Pollock, Esqr. 

Item, it is my Will and pleasure that after my Sloop Carolina 
returns from New England, that my Executors & Trustee do 
out of her Cargo Inwards, purchase a Cargo and send the said 
Sloop to the West Indies with the said Cargo, & that the said 
Sloop & Cargo be there sold for the benefit and use of my Wife 
and Children, Share & Share alike. 

Item, It is my Will that my Trustee herein named may have 
freight for about twenty Barrels free & clear, and for the usual 
freight a Carryage for what more he shall desire in the said 
Brigantine to Great Britain. 

Item, It is my Will that my dear wife & Eexcrs. do receive 
from Captn. Grainger the Cargo now brought in A Schooner into 
this province which belongs to Mr. Coleman, provided the said 
Grainger allows to my Execrs. twelve pounds pr. Barrel for 
good and well pickled pork, vizt., for so much as is produced 
from my own Stock, and at the same price for the remainder 
which I paid to others. 

In Testimony whereof, I have signed, Sealed & published 
this as a Codicil to be annexed to my last will & Testament, 
this twelfth day of April, one thousand, seven hundred & thirty 
Six. Fran (Remainder of Signature is gone) 

Signed, Sealed & published, In 
the presence of: 

Jon Chancel (?) 

& 
S. Plummer 
Peter Britton. 



366 NoKTH Caeohna Wills. 



October 4th., 1736. 

Doctor Saml. Saban Plummer made oath before me that he is a subscrib- 
ing witness to the within Codicil, and that he saw the within named 
Francis Piigh, sign, Seal & publish the same as a Codicil to be annexed 
to his last Will, and that sd. Pugh was at the time when it was perfected 
of sound understanding. Gab. Johnston. 

1736 Oct. 6th appeared Col. Rob. West and took oath of Executor in 
due form of Law. Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the OflBce of the Secretary of State. 



CHURCHILL READING'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, the nineteenth day of Sep- 
tember, 1734. I, Churchill Reading, of Bath County, being 
very Sick and weak in body but of Perfect mind and memory, 
thanks be given unto God, Therefore, calling unto mind the 
mortality of my Body, and knowing that it is apointed for all 
men once to Dye, do make and ordain this my last Will and 
Testament, that is to Say, Principally, and first of all, I give 
and Recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it; 
and my Body I recommend to the Earth, to be buried in decent 
Christian Buriel at the discretion of my Executors, nothing 
doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive ye 
Same again by the mighty power of God ; and as touching Such 
worldly Estate where with it hath pleased God to Bless me in 
this Life, I give, demise and Dispose of the Same in the follow- 
ing manner and form: 

Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my Nephew, Churchill 
Caldom, my manner Plantation where I now live on, to him 
and his heirs forever. My Dearly beloved wife, Martha Read- 
ing, shall enjoy ye sd Plantation and the profits thereof During 
her widdowhood. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my nephew, John Blount, my 
Plantation at Swifts Creek, to him and his heirs forever. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my nephew, Jacob Blount, 
the land a took up at Catachney, to him and his heirs forever. 

Item, I give and bequeath to Martha Reading, my dearly 
beloved wife, the land att Cathney, her Father, Robert West 
gave me, to her and her heirs forever. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my nephew, Churchill Caldom, 
my land att Hickrey Neck, and all my back land Joining upon 
it, to him and his heirs forever. My Dearly beloved wife, 
Martha Reading shall have ye Use of ye light wood belonging 
to the sd. land During her widdowhood. 

Item, I give and bequeath to Martha Reading, my Dearly 
beloved wife, five Negroes named, Jeek, Quamiers, I3oston Tom, 
Dinah and Maud, with all my hushold Stuff, and all my Sheep, 



North Cakolina Wills. 367 



and all my Cart horses, and all my Cattle, excepting 8 winter 
Cows and Calfs to my Nephew, John Blount, to her and her 
heirs forever. I desire that my Brother, Thomas Reading, 
shall live with my Dearly Beloved wife, martha Reading, and 
care may be Taking of him. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my Dearly beloved Wife, Mar- 
tha Reading, three Negroes Named, George, Joan, and Rose, 
to her and her heirs forever, (carried over) 

Item, I give and bequeath Unto my Brother in law, John 
Caldom, my old white mare and Colt, to him and his heirs 
forever. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my Nephew, Jacob Blount, 
one young Mare of a black Colour, To him and his heirs for- 
ever. 

Item, I likewise Constitute and ordain ye persons hereafter 
named, to be my Sole Executors, Named: Coll. Robert West, 
my Dearly beloved Wife, martha Reading, Mr. Thomas 
worsley, Gent., and John Caldom, of this my last will and Testa- 
ment, and I do hereby utterly disaloaw, Revoke and Disanul 
all and every other former Testaments, Wills, Legacies and 
bequests, and Executors, by me in any ways before Named, 
willed and bequeathed, Ratifying and Confirming this and no 
other to be my last will and Testament. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal, 
the Day and Year above written. 

Chu'l Reading, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published, Pro- 
nounced and Declared by the 
said Churchill Reading, as his last 
will and Testament, in the Pres- 
ence of us the Subscribers: 
Edw'd Travis. 
Harman Hill. 
Edward Salter. 

No. Carolina. 

Before His Excelly. Gabriel Johnston, Esqr., His Majestys Governor 
in Chief, and Ordinary of the said Province : 

Personally appeared Harman Hill, one of the Witnesses to the Annexed 
last Will and Testament of Churchill Reading, who being duely Sworn, 
Sayeth That he was present and Saw the said Church'l Reading, Sign, 
Seal, Publish and Declare the Same to be his last Will and Testament, 
and that he was then of Sound & Disposing Mind and Memory to the best 
of his knowledge. 

And that he saw Edward Travis present & and sign his name as witness 
to the said last Will & Testament; and likewise that he belives the words, 
Edward Salter, being the Name of the third Subscribing Witness to be 
the handwriting of Edward Salter, late of Bath, Deceased. 

Given at Edenton, Under my hand the 14th Day of February Anno 
Dom., 1734. Gab. Johnston. 



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Likewise appeared John Caldom, one of the Executors of the Annexed 
Last Will and Testament and took the Oath of Executor as required by 
Law. 

Given at Edenton, under my hand the 14th. Day of February Anno 
Dom., 1734. Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



LIONEL READING'S WILL. 

No. Carolina, Bath County. Sc. 

In the Name of God Amen, The Twelfth day of July, 1708, 
I, Lionel Reading, of this County, Esq., being of perfect mind, 
menory and health. Thanks be given to God, Therefore Calling 
unto mind the mortality of my body and Knowing that it is 
appointed for all men once to die, Doe make & ordain this my 
Last Will & Testament, That is to Say, Principally, and First 
of all, I give and Recommend my Soul into ye hands of God 
that gave it & my body I Recommend to the Earth, to be 
buried in a decent Christian Buriall, at the discretion of my 
Executors, nothing doubting but at the Generall Resurrection 
I Shall Receive the Same again by the mighty power of God: 
And as touchin Such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased 
God to bless me in this life, I Give, Demise & dispose of the 
same in the following Manner & Form: 

Imprimis, I Give & bequeath unto mary, dearly beloved 
Wife, One Negro Woman called Joan, the same to enjoy & 
possess during her naturall Life; and after her decease, the 
Said Negro woman, with her Increase, to be disposed on to 
any of the Children born of her Body, as my Dear wife shall 
think fitt to bequeath the Same thereto. Likewise, I give her 
one Bed w'h its Furniture; with one third part of the pewter 
potts and Brass ware that I shall be possessed withall at my 
Death; and Four Cows & Calves; & also, all the male Cattle 
wth what hogs and Sheep shall be found on & belonging to ye 
Plantation I now live on, to be Injoyed during her natural Life, 
& after her decease to be disposed on to the Child or children 
of mine, born of her body, as she thinks fitt; & also, three 
horses; & also, ye Plantation I now live on to Injoy ye Same 
during her natural life. 

Item, I give & bequeath to my well beloved Son, Nathaniel 
Reading, the Said Plantation after his mother's decease, to 
him & his heirs for Ever, Provided he returns back from Eng- 
land & personally Enjoy ye Same, But if he should not return 
from England, to Live on & enjoy ye Same, That then, my Son, 
Churchill Inherit & possess, to whom I Give and bequeath it, 
to him & his heirs forever, provided his brother Nathaniel! 
Return not to Claim & Injoy the Same; & Likewise, to my Son 



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Nathaniell, I Give one Negro Man called George, to him and 
his heirs for ever, provided he returns (as aforesd.) to Injoy the 
Same; and one Feather bed with Furniture, with a hand Mill, 
w'th four Young Cows and Calves, the Said Cattle, Negro and 
Houshold Stuff, to be delivered to him when he shall arrive 
at the age of fifteen years, with their Increase, male and Fe- 
male, to him & his Heirs; and the Same not to be paid out of 
his own Cattle w'ch are of a different mark from mine, as by 
Record appears. 

Item, I give & bequeath to my Daughter, Sarah, thirty 
pound, money of this Province, to be paid at my decease; & 
one Cow & Calf, I bequeath to her first born Child; & ye young- 
est of my horses now running in the Woods, I bequeath to her 
husband, David Dupuis. 

Item, I Give and bequeath to my daughter Mary, my Negro 
Man called Jeffery, w'th one Bed & Furniture, one Iron pott, 
w'th five pound, current money; with four Cows & Calves, ye 
said Legacy to be delivered her att ye Age of fiveteen Years 
or att ye day of her marriage with her Mothers Consent. 

Item, I Give to my daughter, Ann, one Negro woman called 
Diana, w'th one bed & Furniture, one Iron pott, w'th Five 
pound current money; & four Cows & Calves, to be Delivered 
att the age of fifteen years, or at ye day of her marriage; w'th 
her Mothers Consent. 

Item, I Give & bequeath to my son, Thomas, one Negro 
Boy called Tom, with a Bed and Furniture; w'th four Cows & 
Calves, to be paid him att ye age of fifteen years. 

Item, I Give and bequeath to my Son, Churchill, one Negro 
Girl, called Han, w'th one bed and Furniture; & also Four 
Ccws & Calves, the Same to be paid him at the age of fifteen 
years. 

Item, my Will & Intent thereof, is so, That if it should please 
God that any of my Children should die unmarried & under ye 
Age, that ye Same part & Legacies to them bequeath'd, Shall 
be Equally divided & Given to those of my Children yt shall be 
alive, & likewise wt Estate & Effects to me belonging, not 
herein mentioned, after my lawfuU debts are paid & discharged, 
I leave to my wife's Disposall & that att her death, to give 
& leave to any one or more of our Children she shall best ap- 
prove of. 

And hereby, I Constitute & ordain my Dear Wife & Mr. 
Davis Dupuis, & Mr. Humphry Legg, my Executors of this 
my last Will & Testament; and I do hereby utterly disallow, 
disannul & Revoke all & every other Former Will or Testament, 
Legacies & bequests, or Executors by me made or named, 
Ratifying & Confirming this my Last Will & Testament. 

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In witness whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand and Seal, 
the day and year above written. 

Lionel Reading. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed, Published, Pro- 
nounced & Declared by the Said 
Lionell Reading, as his last Will 
& Testament in the presence of 
us: the Subscribers: 

James Leigh, 
Henry Brook. 
Jno. Lawson. 

(Negro and Houshold Stuff, the Said Legacy, David Dupuis, 
these Words Interlined before Signed & Sealed.) 

Sr. Richard Everard, Barrt., Gov. 

These may certify that the within Will was proved upon Oath in due 
form by the Oath of James Leigh, Esq., one of the Evidences. 

Given under my hand, this 18th. Day of Febry., 1725. 

RicHD. Everard. 

Letters granted with the Will annexed, to Grace Reading, the Widow, 
tiie Exors, refusing to Act. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN REDDING'S WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen, the Twentyeth Eight day of 
January, 1754. I John Redding, of Perquimons County, being 
very Sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory. 
Thanks be given unto God; Therefore Calling unto mind the 
mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for 
all men once to Dye, do make and ordain this my Last Will 
and Testament, that is to Say, Principally, and first of all, I 
Give and Recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave 
it; and my body to be buried in a decent Christian burial at 
the Discretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but at the 
general Resurrection I shall Receive again by the Mighty Power 
of God; and as touching Such Worldly goods and Estate 
wherewith it hath Pleased God to bless me in this Life, I give, 
demise and Dispose of the Same in following Manner and 
Form: 

Imprimis, I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Fullenton, my 
Dearly beloved and Intended Wife, my Plantation and Land 
next to Jesse Eason's to the Dcviding, Together with my horse, 
bridle and Sadie, & three Cows and Calfs, to her and her heirs 
for ever. 

Item, I Give and bequeath unto my tliree Sisters all my 



North Carolina Wills. 371 



Other Lands, Together with all my others Goods and Estate, 
to be Equaly Devided between them three, and their Heirs 
for ever. 

Item, I Give and bequeath unto my Cousin, John Ellis, one 
Mare Colt, to him and his heirs for ever. 

Lastly, I Nominate and appoint my to Brothers in Law, 
John Davis, & Joshua Small to be my Executors to this my 
Last Will and Testament, and do hereby Revoke, Dissanull 
and make void all other former Wills by me heretofore made, 
and this Only to be my Last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Set my Hand and fixed 
my Seal the Day and year above Written; 

John Redding. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published, Pro- 
nounced, & Declared by the said 
John Redding as his last Will and 
Testament, in the Presence of us 
the Subscribers, 

Jesse Eason, 
Joseph Sketo. 
John Harris. 

Perquimans County, ss. April Court, Anno Domini, 1754. 

Present his Maiesteies. 
These may Certify that the within vnll was Duly prov'd by the Oath of 
Jesse Eason, one of the Evidences thereto and at the Same time appeared 
Joshua Small, Executor, and was duly qualifyed by taking the Oath by 
Law appointed. Ordered that the Secutary of Sd. Province have Notice 
that Letters Testamentory Issue thereon as the Law Directs. 

Test. WiLLM Skinner Clr. Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 

JOSEPH RIDDICK'S WILL. 

North Carolina. Ss. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Joseph Riddick, of the 
County of Perquimons, In the Province of North Carolina, 
planter, being at this time In a weak and Low Condition, but of 
Sound mind and memory, blessed be the Almighty God for 
the Same, but Duly Considering the Incertain State of this 
mortal Life, and being Desirous of Setling and Disposing this, 
my temporal Estate, which it hath pleased God to bless me 
with, I hereby make and Declare this present Writing to be 
my Last will and testament which is In manner following: 

Imprimis, I will, order and apoint, that II my funeral Charges 
and Expences, together with my Just Debts be truly paid and 
Satisfied by my Executors hereafter Named, and that the Same 
be Deducted out of my Estate which I shall Leave behind me 
at my Decease. 



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Item, I Leave to my Loving wife, Hanah Riddick, the use 
of my whom plantation. During her Hfe, with the use and work 
of two Negros, Named will and Luce, and also, my Riding 
horse, bridle and Sadie. 

Item, I Give, Devise and bequeath unto my Son, Joseph 
Riddick, the Same plantation, with all the Lands aJoyning to it, 
which I bought of Thomas Ward, to him and his heirs for ever, 
and it is my will and Desire that my Wife, hanah Riddick, 
Do not Debar my Son, Joseph Riddick, fiom Selling and living 
on Some part of the plantation and land when he Comes of 
LawfuU age, without any hinderance or molestation of his 
mother. 

Item, I Give, Devise and bequeath unto my Son, Kadak 
Riddick, all the tract of land and plantation Which I bought 
of William Rountree, and moses fields and James Price, to 
him and his heirs for Ever; and also, I give and bequeath unto 
my Son, Kadak Riddick, my plantation and all the Lands 
which I bought of William moor and William Wilson, that 
Lyes In Balahack, to him and his heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give, Devise and bequeath unto my son, Isaac 
Riddick, all the tracts of Lands and plantation Which I bought 
of John Barclif and George Shell, that Lyes over little River 
upon deep Creek, to him and his heirs for Ever; and also, the 
Sum of twenty pounds, Virginia money, and all the Stock of 
Cattle that belongs to the plantation, to him and his heirs 
for Ever. 

Item, I Give, devise and bequeath unto my Daughter, 
mary Riddick, the Sum of twenty pounds, Virginia money, 
to her and her heirs fcr Ever. 

and It is my Will and Desire that all the Rest or Residue of 
my Estate, of what Nature or kind Soever, Shall be Equellj^ 
Devided amongst my Wife and Children, Viz : Kadak Riddick, 
and Joseph Riddick, and Isaac Riddick, and Mary Riddick, 
to them and their heirs for Ever; and If In Case Either of my 
afore Named Children Should Dye without Isue, it is my will 
and Desire that all their part or Share of my Estate, then be 
Equelly Devided amongst the Survivers, to them and their 
heirs for Ever, and it is my will and Desire that the same two 
Negros, Named Will and Luce, which I have Left my wife, 
Hanah Riddick, the use of, after her Death, them and their 
Increase to be Equelly Devided amongst my four Children, 
or the Survivors of them, to them and their heirs for Ever. 

and Lastly, I Do hereby Nominate, make and apoint my 
Loving Wife, Hanah Riddick, and my Son, Kadak Riddick, 
and my Brother, Robert Riddick, my Sole Executrix and Exec u- 
ters of this my Last will and testament. Desiring them to Se 
the Same fully Executed and performed. 

In witness Whereof, I the said Joseph Riddick the testator 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 373 



have hereunto Sett my hand and Seal, this twentyeth Day of 
September, In the year of our Lord God, one thousand, Seven 
hundred and fifty Nine. 

Joseph Riddick (Seal) 
Signed and Sealed, Published 
and Declared to be the Last Will 
and Testament of the Testator In 
the Presents of Us: 

Joseph Perry, Jurt. 

Benjamin Perry, Jurt. 

Job Riddick. 

Perqms County. October Court, Ann Dom., 1759. 

Present His Majestys Justices. 
This that Joseph Perry & Benj, Perry, two of the subscribing Evidences 
to the within will, appd. in Court and made Oath on the holy Evangelist 
that they were present & saw Joseph Riddick sign, seale, publish & declare 
the within to be and contain his Last will and Testament, & that the 
Joseph Riddick was then & at that time, of Sound & Disposing Memory; 
then allso appd. Hannah Riddick, as Ex'", in Court and took the Exor's. 
Oath in Due form of Law. Ordered that the Hon'. Rich"*. Spaight, Esq^, 
Secty. of this Province, have Notice thereof thet Lerr^ Testamenty Issue 
thereon as the Law Directs, &c. 

Test. Miles Harvey, Clk: Cr. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



PETER RIEUSSETT'S WILL. 

No. Carolina, sst. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, petter Rieussett, of Bath 
County, In ye provence of Afforsd., being of Sound and perfict 
Memory, praised be God for the Same, do Make, ordaine this 
My Last will and testament. In Manner and form following: 
that is to Say, first and principally, I Commend my Soule 
to the hand of Almighty God that Gave it. Hoping through 
the Merrits, Death and passion of My Saviour Jesus Christ 
have pardon and forgiveness of all My Sins and to Inhearit 
Everlasting Life; and My Bodey I Commit to the Earth to be 
Buried att the Discretion of My Executors Hereafter Named; 
and as tutching the Disposition of all such temporall Estate 
as it hatt pleased God to Bestow upon Me, I Give and Bequaith 
In Manner and forme as foUoweth: 

Imprimis, I Will that all My Just Debts and funerall Charges 
be first payed And Discharged. 

Itm. I Give and Bequaith unto My Loveing Nice, Ann 
Calaber, forty pound. Current bills of this province. 

Itm. I Give and Bequaith Unto my Loving Nice, Jean 
Caila, fifty pound, Current bills of this province. 



374 North Carolina Wills. 



Itm. I Give and bequaith unto My Loving Nephew, Peter 
Randown, fortey pound, Current bill of this province. 

Itm. I Give and Bequaith unto My Loving Nice, Mary 
Covee, fortey pounds, Current bills of this province. 

Itm. I Give unto the Church att Bath Town, ten pounds, 
Current bills of this province. 

Itm. I Give unto the branch Church in petters Street, In 
Dublin, five pound Starling, Now in the Hands of Mr. William 
Espinah, In Dublin. 

Itm. I Give and Bequaith unto My Naturell Son, John 
Bell, In Dublin, one Hundred pound, starling, Now in the 
hands of William Espinah, and to be Disposed of by my Dearly 
Beloved Brother, Jno. Rieussett, att His Discretion, for the 
Best use of my afforsd. Son, Jno. Bell, when He arrives att ye 
Age of Twenty one years. 

Itm. I Give and Bequeath all the Rest and Residue of My 
Estate both in ye kingdom of lerland and In ye provence of 
North Carolina, In Americka, to my Loveing Brother, John 
Riusett. 

I do hereby Constitut and appoint my trusty and well Be- 
loved friend, Thomas Hanes and Vinson Hurrard? my Execttr. 
of all My Estate in the kingdom of lerland. I Liekewise Con- 
stitut and and appoint my trustey and well Beloved f rends, 
Edward Salter and Oliver Blackburn, My Exetrs. of all My 
Estate In the province of North Carolina. I do Hereby Revock, 
Disanull and Make Voide all wills and testaments Heretofore 
by Me Made. 

In Witness whereof, I the sd. petter Riussett, to this my Last 
will and testament, have hereunto sett my hand and Seal 
this forthtenth Day of Januarey, In the yeare of our Loard 
God, one thousand. Seven Hundred and thirtey foure, 1734. 

his 

Fetter X Rieussett. (Seal) 

marke. 

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered 
In presence of uss : 

Oliver Blackburn. 
Peter Randon. 
Mathias Collier. 

No. Carolina. 

Before his Excelly. Gabriel Johnston, Esq., His Majestys Governor 
in Chief of the said Province, and Ordinary of the Same: 

Personally appeared Peter Randon and Mathias Collier, Two of the 
Witnesses to the within last Will and Testament of Peter Rieusett, late 
of Bath Town, Deceased, who being duely Sworn, Say, That they were 
present and Saw the Said Peter Rieusett, Sign, Seal, Pulalish and Declare 
the same to be his last Will & Testament, and that he was then of sound and 
disposing Mind and Memory to the best of their knowledge. 

And that they saw Oliver Blackburn, the third Subscribing Witness 
present and Sign his Name as Witness thereunto. 



NOETH CaBOLINA WlLLS. 375 



Likewise appeared Oliver Blackburn appointed Executor to the said 
Last Will and Testament and took the usual Oath of Executor as required 
by Law. 

Given at Edenton, under my hand, the 21st. Day of February, Anno 
Dom., 1734. 

Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



SUSANNA ROBISSON'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. Aprill ye 30th: one Thousand, 
Seven Hundred & nine, I, Susanna Robisson, being Sick & 
weak but of Sound & perfect memory, Thanks to God for it, 
do make This my last will & Testament, In manner & Forme 
Following; First I Give & bequeath my Soul to Allmighty God 
my maker & Redeemer, Assuredly beleiving in ye Resurrection 
of ye dead: & my Body to be buried att ye discretion of my 
Executor hereafter nam'd. 

Imp'. I Give & bequeath To my well beloved Daughter, 
Elizabeth Bond, one Feather Bed & Covering now in her pos- 
session; like unto my well beloved Son, Luke Grace, one Shil- 
ling, & for ye rest of my Estate, both real & Personal, after my 
just debts are paid; be ye same of what nature Or Quality 
soever, I Give & Bequeath to my well beloved Son, Henery 
Grace, to him & his heirs. Executors or assignes for ever; 

Likewise do Constitute & Ordaine my well beloved, Son 
Henery Grace, to be my Whole & Sole Executor of this my 
last will & Testament, utterly Revokeing disanulling & make- 
ing Voide all other wills & Testamts. By me heretofore made. 

in Wittness whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seal 
ye day & ye year above written. 

Susanna X Robisson. 

Signed, Seald & Deliverd In ye 
Presence of. 

EuEiAR Hudson. 
Elizabeth X Jenkins. 
Joseph Jessup. 

Recorded in Will Book 2, page 13. 



JAMES ROBERTSON'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, James Robertson, of the 
County of Pasquotank, in the Province of North Carolina, 
being of sound and perfect Memory, Do make this to be and 
Contain my last will and Testament, in manner and form 
following; that is to saw: 



376 NoKTH Caeolina Wills. 



I Give and bequeath to my well beloved son, Mordecai, my 
manner plantation whereon I now live, containing fifty Acres, 
More or less, to him and to his heirs forever. 

I likewise give and bequeath to my beloved son, Malachi, 
my Road Plantation, Containing fifty Acres, to him and to his 
heirs for Ever. 

I also give to my son Mordecai, one Ram and one Ewe, two 
Sows, two Cows, and one beehive, to him and to his heirs 
forever. 

I likewise give to my son, Malachi, two Sows, one Ewe 
and Ram, two beehives, and one Cow and Heiffer, to him and 
his heirs forever. 

I Give to my Daughter, Euphan, one Feather bed and furni- 
ture, three pewter Basons, and one Dish, one Sow, and one 
Cow, to her and her heirs forever. 

I Give to my Daughter, Salley, three Basons, and one pewter 
dish, one Fethar Bed and Furniture, one Sow, and one Cow, 
to her and her heirs for ever. I also give to Each of my Daugh- 
ters one Chest. 

I also give all the rest of Moveable Estate to my Dear and 
Well beloved Wife, Sarah Robertson, and to her Disposal, 
whom I Nominate my Executrix, and my Trusty friend, 
Thomas Taylor, Executor to this my last will and Testa- 
ment, hereby revoaking all other wills heretofore made. 

Jams. Robertson (Seal) 

Signd, Seald and Declared, 
this to be my last will and Testa- 
ment, the 17th. day of January, 
Annoq Dom. 1753, in the pres- 
ents of: 

Samuel Okely, 
William Woodly. 
Mary Taylor 

North Carolina, 

Pasquotank County, ss. October Court, Annoq Dom., 1754. 

Present His Majestys Justices: 
These may Certifie that that William Woodley, one of the Evidences 
to the Within Will, appeared in open Court, & made Oath, on the Holy 
Evangelist, that he was present & Saw James Robertson Sign, Seal, pub- 
lish and declare the within to be and Contain his Last Will & Testament; 
and that he was at that time of sound and Disposeing memory; that he also 
Saw the other Evidences Sign their Names thereto att the same time: 
then appeared Sarah Robertson, Executrix, and was duly Qualified as 
Such; ordered that the Honorable James Murray, Esqr., Secretary, have 
Notice that Letters issue, &c., dated at the Clerks office, the 22d. Day of 
January, 1754. Test. Tho. Taylor, ok. Cu. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Oflfice of the Secretary of State. 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 37 Y 



MATTHEW ROWAN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God amen, I, Matthew Rowan, of New 
Hanover County, Esqr., in ye Province of North CaroHna, 
being of Sound and disposing mind. Memory & Understanding, 
do make and Ordain this to be my last Will and Testament in 
manner following: 

Imprimis, I bequeath my Soul to God who gave it; & my 
body to be decently Interred; & all my just debts and funeral 
Expence to be first paid. 

Item, I give to my Niece. Rose Rowan, daughter of my 
Brother Andrew Rowan, ye Sum of One hundred and thirty 
three pounds six Shillings & Eight pence, proclamation, to be 
paid one year after my decease. 

Also, I give to Mathew Rowan, son of my Brother, Atchey- 
son Rowan, the sum of One hundred & thirty three Pounds, 
six shillings & eight Pence, proclamation Money, to be paid 
two years after my decease. 

Also, I give to my Niece, Ann Rowan, daughter of my 
Brother, William Rowan, ye Sum of four hundred pounds. 
Proclamation Money, to be paid three years after my decease. 

Also, I give to Richard Lyon, Esqr., of Spring hill, in the 
County of Bladen, ye sum of three hundred and thirty pounds, 
proclamation money, being the remainder of ye Sum I in- 
tended to give him with my Niece, Margaret Rowan. 

Also, I give ye Negroe Boys named Dickey, Sam, Johney, 
Hecton and Africa, together with ye Negroe Wenches, named 
Black Milley, Lucinda, Bella, Maria, Bess, with their In- 
crease, to Mildred Lyon, Daughter of John Lyon, & Mildred 
Lyon; but in Case ye said Mildred Lyon, should dye before 
she is married or of Age, then I Give said Slaves to her Sister, 
Mary Lyon. 

Also, I Give & Devise all that tract of Land Situate on ye 
North East Side of Ye No. East River, Opposite to Stag Park, 
in New Hanover County, containing five hundred acres, unto 
Frederick Gregg, of Wilmington, Esqr., to him & his Heirs. 
I also give unto ye said Frederick Gregg, my Negroe Fellow 
Ogee & little peg & My Gold Watch. Also, I give & bequeath 
all those two tracts of Land, ye one Containing five hundred 
acres, ye other four hundred acres, situate on ye White Marsh, 
in Bladen County, being land in the possession of Robert 
Rowan, upon part of which ye said Robert Rowan now lives, 
& ye following Negroes, Jack, Sanca, Africa, Boatswain, John 
Lindsey, & Joan a Negroe Wench, unto ye sd. Frederick 
Gregg, & Richard Lyon, in trust for Esther Rowan, wife of 
said Robert Rowan, and ye Heirs of her Body Lawfully be- 
gotten, to ye Sole use and benefit of ye said Esther Rowan, 
free from ye power & Controul of her husband, Robert Rowan, 



378 i^oETB. Carolina Wills. 



nor in any wise subject to his Debts, my meaning in this devise 
being no more than to vest ye said two tracts of land & Ne- 
groes last mentioned in ye sd. Frederick Gregg & Richard 
Lyon as Trustees for ye use of ye sd. Esther Rowan, so as to 
bar any rights to ye sd. lands & Negroes last mentioned which 
ye said Robert Rowan might Claim as Husband to ye sd. 
Esther Rowan. 

Also, I Give ye Sum of twenty six Pounds, thirteen shillings, 
and four pence, proclamation money, a year, to be paid Annu- 
aly out of my Estate not heretofore disposed of, unto ye said 
Frederick Gregg & Richard Lyon, in Trust for my Daughter 
in Law, Elizabeth Maclaine, Wife of Archibald Maclaine, of 
Wilmington, Mercht. to be paid annually to ye said Elizabeth 
Maclaine, to her sole use, free from ye powre of her husband, 
Archibald Maclaine, nor in any wise Sibject to his debts. 

Also, I Give and devise all my three parcels of land ye. one 
being on ye South West Side of ye. N. West River, Situate on 
ye. lower side of land belonging to Henry Simmonds, de- 
ceased. Containing 320 acres; ye other on ye No East Side of 
sd. River, Situate as aforesaid Containing 640 Acres; ye third 
on ye No East Side of sd. River Joyning ye above, 297 Acres, 
all in Bladen County, and all that tract on ye No. East Side 
of ye No. West River, lying betwixt Judge Lenards Land, & 
Nelltown in Bladen County, aforesaid being 640 Acres; & all 
that Parcill of Land part of ye Marsh on ye River trent, Oppo- 
sit to Newbern, in Craven County, containing 197 acres unto 
my Executors hereafter Mentioned, to sell and dispose of 
in ye best maner they can, & to apply ye money arising by 
such Seale in discharge of ye Legacies heretofore given, and 
lastly, I give & devise all my Estate of what kind soever, both 
real & personal, not heretofore disposed of after my Death, to 
John, ye Son of Jane Stubbs, of Bath town, in ye Province 
aforesaid, & Commonly Called & known by the Name of 
John Rowan, now of ye Island of Barbadoes, Mariner, & ye 
Heirs of his body lawfully begotten; and in default of such Is- 
sue, then to ye said mentioned Mathew Rowan, son of my brother 
Atcheyson Rowan, & his Heirs and Assigns. And I do make 
John Rowan, Frederick Gregg, & Richard Lyon, Executors 
of this my last will, hereby revocking all lormer Wills by me 
heretofore made. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seale 
this 18th Day of April, in ye year of our lord, 1760. 

Matt. Rowan, (seal) 

Signed, Sealed Published and 
declared in ye Presence of us, 
whose Names is hereunto affixed, 
Sam^. Watters. 
Geo: Gibbs. 
Thos: Clark. 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 379 



Personally Came before me Thomas Clark, one of the Subscribing 
Witness to the above Will, who being duly sworn, deposed that he saw the 
above Testator, Mathew Rowan, Esqr., Subscribe Seal & PubHsh the 
above will as his, as also that he saw this in presence of the other Wit- 
nesses Saml Watters & George Gibs & farther says to the best of his knowl- 
edge the said Testator was perfectly in his Senses. Wilmington, 15 July, 
1760. 

Given under my hand, Ordered therefore that Letters Testamentary 
may issue. Arthur Dobbs. 

No. Carolina New Hanover County. 

These are to Certify that Frederick Gregg and Richard Lyon, Esqrs. . 
Qualified as Executors to the Last Will and Testament of The Hon'ble 
Matthew Rowan, Esqr., Deceased, according to Law, before me. 

Given under my hand this 19 day of July, 1760. 

Corns. Harnett, J. P. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State 



THOMAS RYAN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Thomas Ryan, of the 
county of Bertie, in the Province of North Carohna, being of a 
very sick & infirm Body, but of sound & Good Memory. & 
CaUing to rememberrance the uncertainty of Human Life, doe 
constitute, make & appoint this my Last will & Testament, in 
manner & form following: First & Principally, I Commend my 
Soul to God who gave it, in certain hopes ot the Resurrection 
of the Dead; & my Body to the Ground to be decently in- 
ter'd & buried at the discretation of my Executors hereafter 
mention'd. Touching my Worldly Estate, I give, dispose & 
bequeath of That as follows: 

Imprimis, I give, & bequeath unto my Son, David Ryan, 
two hundred acres of Land, more or less, lying in the Bottom 
of Cashy Neck, on the thorough-fare, commonly known by 
the name of The Old House; also four hundred & fifty Acres, 
being one half of the Land That John Holdbrook liv'd on; also 
six hundred & forty acres of Land, more or less, lying upon the 
great Beaver dam; Also four hundred & fifty Acres of Land, 
more or less, lying upon Cypress Swamp, which Land I sold to 
William Lane, conditionally, and if the said Lane pays the 
purchase Money, which is Twenty five pounds, current money 
of Virginia, which money I give & bequeath to my Son, David 
aforesd. as a compensation or in Lieu of the said Land sold 
to the said Lane. But if the said Land makes default of 
Payment, That then if recover'd by Law, I give the afor'sd. 
Land to my Son, David, afores'd. Also, I give unto my son, 
David, foor Negroes, to-wit: Casar, Phoebe & Peter, Taffay. 
Also, one Bridle & Saddle, & my Shooe & Knee (Buckles) 
Buckles; & my Will & Desire is That the afors'd Legacies, as 



380 North Carolina Wills. 



well Real as Personal, Which I have here Bequeath'd to my 
son, David, Be to Him, his Heirs & Assigns for ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Son, James Ryan, three 
hundred & fifty Acres of Land, or there-abouts, upon Mysattick 
River in Tyrrell County. Now This Land is conditionally 
sold to Matthew Thomas, late of Edenton, Merchant, who is 
to pay the purchase money, to-wit: one hundred & seven 
pounds, ten Shillings, Current money of Virginia, payable 
on the Eleventh day of November in the present Year of our 
Lord, one thousand, seven hundred & Fifty Three. If the 
said Matthew pay the money due, at the time afor'sd, then 
my will & Desire is that the said money be put to Interest 
upon Good Security; The Bond or Bonds which shall be gave 
as Security or Securities of the said money to be renewed 
every Year. But in Case the said Matthew should make 
Default of Payment, it is then my Will & Desire that the said 
land be in the Possession of my Son, James, aforesd. And 
Either the said Land, or the said Money (if paid), with the 
Interest thereof, I give unto my son, James Aforesd., his 
Heirs & Assigns forever. 

Also, I give unto my Son, James aforesd., five hundred & 
fifty Acres of Land, the Remainder part of Holdbrooks Land 
& where the .^aid Holdbrook dwelt. Also, four hundred & 
forty acres of Land lying in Cashy Neck, formerly the Estate 
of James Castello. Also, one hundred & thirty Acres of Land 
joyning the Land of Thomas Sutton, deceased. Also, I give 
unto my Son, James afores'd. Three Negroes, towit: London, 
Jacob & Ned; Also, a Bay horse which now runs in the woods. 
All the Legacies aforesaid which I have (here) here bequeathed 
unto my Son, James aforesd.. My Will & Desire is that they 
Be to Him, his Heirs & Assigns for ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Son, George Ryan, my my 
Plantation Containing five hundred Acres, lying in Roeguis, 
formerly known by the name of James Castello's Islands. 
Also, I give & bequeath unto my Son, George afores'd, my 
Plantation on the Head of Salmon Creek, together with my 
water Mill ; & also two Plantations lying up Chowan, formerly 
belonging to John Rogers & John Graves; Also, one hundred 
Acres of Land lying upon Cashy River, where Garrett Vanup- 
shall now lives, together with three Negroes, to wit: Tom, 
Jack & Rose. Also, two Mares, the one a Baj'-, the other a 
grey Mare. All which Legacies, I have here bequeath'd 
unto my Son, George aforsd., my Will & Desire is that they, 
as well Real as Personal, Be to him, his Heirs & Assigns for- 
ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Son in Law, Cornelius 
Campbell, & his wife, my Daughter Elizabeth, my Plantation 
containing two hundred & twenty five Acres, lying in Tyrrell 



iSFoRTH Carolina Wills. 381 



County, & upon Albemarle Sound; also, two Plantations in 
Bertie County, formerly belonging to Thomas Mewbern & 
William Goodwin. Also, the plantation in Bertie aforesd. 
whereon John Nicholls now dwells. Now the said Nicholls has 
made a purchase of this Land & paid some part of the purchase 
money, but the whole being not paid within the time limited 
by Agreement, the said John Nicholls has forfieted his Title 
to the said Land; my Will therefore is that if my son, Cor- 
nelius & his Wife, Elizabeth, please, they may either receive 
the Remainder of the money due from the said Nicholls, as 
an equivalent for the said Land, or enter upon the said Land, 
on the surrender of the said Nicholls; Also, two hundred acres 
of Land lying upon upon the Southside of the Middle Swamp; 
also, two Negroes, towit: Jenny & Lucy. The Legacies aforesd. 
which I have here bequeath'd to my Son, Cornelius & his 
Wife, Eliaabeth, as well Real as Personal, my Will & Intention 
is that. That they be to them & their Heirs for ever. But 
with this restriction to the Heirs only of my son, Cornelius 
begotten of the Body of my Daughter Elizabeth. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Daughter, Mary Ryan, 
two Plantations lying on Chowan River, containing five hun- 
dred Acres; Also, two Plantations lying on Black Wallnut 
Swamp, containing four hundred '& Eighty Acres; Also, two 
Negroes, to wit: great Jane & Esther; Also, fifty pounds cur- 
rent money of Virginia, to be paid unto my Daughter, Mary 
Afores'd, from out of the outstanding debts due to me; Also 
one Bay horse. All which Legacies, as well Real as Personal, 
which I have here bequeath'd unto my Daughter, Mary 
afors'd. My will & Intention is. That they be to her & her Heirs 
for ever. 

Item, I give unto my Loving Wife, Martha Ryan, the Use 
& Occupation of my Manor Plantation, together with the 
dwelling house. Utensils, Stock, Smith's Tools & other ap- 
purtenances whatsoever, to the said Plantation & House be- 
longing, during her natural Life, together with the profits 
arising from the Servitude & labour of these three Negroes, to 
wit: Ben, Bess & Moll, likewise of the indented Servants. 
Also, I give & bequeath unto my said Wife, my Riding horse 
Pompey & her own Riding Horse, Ruffin, as also my watch & 
Sleeve Buttons. Also, One hundred Pounds, Current money 
of Virginia, which will be due to me from John Hardisson, on 
the Nineteenth day of December, in the present Year of our 
Lord, One thousand, seven hundred & fifty three. And my 
Will is, that the aforesaid horses, watch, money & sleeve 
Buttons, Be at her own absolute power & disposal. And my 
farther Will & Desire is, That after the decease of my said Wife, 
That the Manor house & Plantation aforesaid, shall devolve 
to my Son, Thomas Ryan, Together with the aforemention'd 



382 North Carolina Wills. 



Negroes, Benn, Bess & Moll, & their increase, & I doe declare, 
Will & Desire that the aforesaid Legacies, both Real & Person- 
al, are for, & shall Be, to my Son, Thomas aforesaid, his Heirs 
& Assigns for ever. 

Also, I give unto my son, Thomas aforesaid. One hundred 
Acres of Land, joyning to David Thompson's & Edward 
Bird's line upon Cashoak Swamp, & my will, Intention is that 
these last Legacies also, together with the abovementioned, 
be to my Son, Thomas aforesaid, his Heirs & Assigns for ever; 
and I also give to my sd. son, Thomas, & his heirs or assigns 
forever, four hundred Acres of Land joining to the manor 
Plantation & known by the name of Jacob Hardy's Old field. 

Item, I give a bequeath unto my Worthy Friend, Capt. 
John Campbell, ten Spanish Pistoles, or their value in Current 
money of Virginia. 

I likewise hereby authorise & impower my Executors, to 
make Titles unto all Those Purchasers of the Land which I 
have sold, upon Such Purchasers paying in of the Respective 
moneys due for the Purchase of such Land. Provided the 
Legatees of those Lands shall be contented with such payment 
for & as an Equivalent for their Several & Respective Lands. 

My will & Intention farther is, That the Mill which I have 
bequeath'd unto my Son, George aforesaid, be repair'd & 
kept in constant repair from out of the profits of my whole 
Estate, Each Child or Legatee contributing thereto his or her 
equal Share in proportion, till the said George shall arrive 
to the age of twenty one Years, And in Consideration thereof 
each of my Children shall be entitled to the benefit of having 
their Corn and the like, ground therein free of all toll or ex- 
pence whatsoever. 

Touching the Education of my Children, my Will & Desire 
is that each of my three younger Sons, to wit: James, George, 
& Thomas, shall be paid for from out of the Outstanding Debts, 
But if the Outstanding Debts fall short & are insufficient to 
discharge my Own Debts & Legacies, that then my whole 
Estate shall equally contribute towards such their Education. 
My Will & Desire is That my Wife, Martha Ryan, have the 
Care & Guardianship of my Children who are not of full Age, 
untill they shall respectively arrive to the age of twenty one 
years. But if in the mean time, my Wife should intermarry, 
then upon such her marriage, my will & Intention is That 
she shall not any longer continue Guardian, But shall justly 
account for the profits of, as well also as for the separate Es- 
tate, of each Child with & To my Son, David, Their Eldest 
Brother, who I desire may then have the care, Guardianship 
& Tuition of his Brothers Aforesaid, and their Estates. 

My Will & desire farther is. That the Brig be sold & that 
the money arising from such Sale, be appropriated to the 



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payment of my just Debts, & That immediately after the 
Sale, my Executors pay unto Thomas Castello, the sum of one 
hundred twenty five pounds, current money of Virginia, Ex- 
empt from all manner of Deduction or abatement, And after 
the said Castellow be paid, my will & Intention is That the 
Residuum or Remainder of that & the Outstanding debts be 
equally divided betwixt my Wife & Children, share & share 
alike. 

My Will & Intention is, that if any of my Children dye be- 
fore he or She before such child be of full Age, or Dye without 
Issue, that the rest of his or her brothers, surviving Shall 
be entitled to an equal Share of Such Decedents Estate. 

My Farther Will & Intention is. That those Negroes, (whose 
Servitude during the Nat'ral life of their Mistress, Isabella 
Dyal, I bought of John Holdbrook, to whom such servitude 
was before made over by Edward Dyal, during the Nat'ral 
Life of his Wife, Isabella aforesaid), be equally divided be- 
twixt my wife & Children share & alike. 

I Likewise Desire & injoyn my Executors to offer no other 
money than Gold or Silver to any of my Creditors in discharge 
of my Respective Debts, unless any Creditor should particu- 
larly prefer the Proclamation Money, or Commodities of the 
Country, in lieu of his respective Debt. 

And I doe hereby appoint my Loving Wife, Martha Ryan, 
& my Son, David, Capt. John Campbell & Cornelius Campbell, 
& Thomas Turner, Executors of This my Last Will & Testa- 
ment, bearing Date the twenty ninth day of January, in the 
Year of our Lord, One thousand, seven hundred & fifty three. 

Thos. Ryan (T. R.) 

Sign'd, seal'd, publish'd & de- 
clar'd in the presence of: 

Edwd. Underhill. 
David Allen. 
Humphry Nichols. 

By way of Codicill to this my Last Will & Testament, 1 
now declare that, any Clause whatever in my aforesaid Will 
to the Contrary notwithstanding that it is my will & Inten- 
tion that if my Son, Thos. Ryan, Should dye, without Issue, 
that then my Manor house & Plantation shall fall & devolve 
to my Son, David Ryan & his heirs forever, & that the sd. 
Manor house & Plantation shall not be divided as is mentioned 
in my Will aforesd. but shall immediately divolve to my son, 
David Ryan, his heirs & Assigns forever, 

in witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal, 
this twelfth day of February, in the Year of our Lord, One 
thousand, seven hundred & fifty three. 

Thos. Ryan, (T. R.) 



384 KoKTH Carolina Wills. 



February, ye 12th, 1753. 

Thos. Ryan, publish'd & de- 
clar.d the above Codicill to his 
Last Will & Testament on the 
day of the date hereof in the 
presence of us: 

Edwd. Underhill. 
David Allens. 

her 

Elizabeth I Ashburn. 

Mark, 
her 

Mary X Caphart. 

mark. 

March General Court, 1753. 

The within Last will & Testament of Thomas Ryan, Dec'd., was Proved 
by the Oaths of Edward Underhill & Da\ad Allen, two of the subscribing 
Witnesses to the same, & The above Codicil Proved by the Oath of David 
Allen & Mary Caphart, each of which evidences made Oath that the said 
Thomas Ryan, was at the time of Executing the said will & Codicil of 
sound and Disposing mind & memory. 

And David Ryan, having taken in the Oaths of an Executor, Ordered 
that Mr. Hand, the Secretary have Notice thereof that Letters Testa- 
mentary Issue Accordingly. Jno. Snead, C. G. C. 

Copied form Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



EDWARD SALTER'S WILL. 

North Carolina, sc. 

In the Name of God Amen. The Sixth day of January, 
in the year of our Lord Christ, one thousand seven hundred 
thirty, and four, I, Edward Salter of Bath County, in the 
Province aforesaid, Merchant, being sick in body but of sound 
and perfect mind and memory, (God be praised) Do make 
and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and 
Form following. That is to say: 

Imprimis, I Commend and Resign my Soul to Almighty 
God, my Maker, hoping for Salvation through the Merets of 
My Blesed Saviour Christ Jesus. My Body, I desire may be 
decently interred according to the Discretion of my wife and 
Executors hereafter named. 

Item, I will and Desire that all my Just Debts may with 
all Convenient speed be truly and honestly paid. 

Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my loving Wife Elizabeth, 
(after the payment of my Debts and Legacies), One Third 
part of all my personal Estate on or after a Just Division by 
my Executors to be made, but so to be apportioned as that 
none of the slaves hereafter named by me devised and alloted 
to be part of the Residue or other Two Thirds of my personal] 



JSFoKTH Carolina Wills. 385 



Estate given and bequeathed unto my Children, be taken or 
included as part of her said Third part of my personal Estate. 

Item. I Give, Devise and bequeath unto my Children, 
Vizt: unto my son Edward, and unto my Daughters, Sarah, 
Mary, and Susannah, all the Rest and Residue of my personal 
Estate Wheresoever being, or to be found, to be Divided 
among them in and among which, and as Part of the said 
Residue by me hereby to my Children given. My Will is 
that the Slaves by me hereafter immediately named shall be 
accounted, taken and reserved for my said Children. Vizt: 
Diego, Peter, George, Priamus the Shoe maker, Toney and 
Black Wall both Coopers, young Priamus, Aberdeen, Cimrick, 
Tom a boy which I bought of Mr. Pilkington, Moses Nann, a 
negro woman which I Purchased of Mr. Churchill Reading, 
Mary Ann a negro woman which I purchased of the Executors 
of the Estate of Colonel Thomas Harvey, deceased, Violet a 
negro woman which I purchased of Mr. Cannon, and hannah 
a negro Girl, together with their increase which shall or may 
belong to me at my decease, as also my largest Periauger with 
her Anchor, Cable and Sails. And My Will is That none of 
these Slaves by me afore mentioned and named, be Sold or 
disposed of on any consideration whatsoever otherwise than 
to be divided among my Said Children, (as follows) and their 
respective parts together with the rest of their respective por- 
tions or parts of my Estate to be delivered to them by my 
Executors according to my Direction herein. Vizt: 

First, I Bequeath unto my Daughter, Sarah Salter, what- 
ever she hath now in her possession at Cape Fear, together 
with Sundry necessaries That I have sent for to Mr. George 
Monk, of Boston, to be Directed to Mrs. Porter for her use, 
which above articles I desire may not Come into the Division 
of my Estate. 

Item. I Further Bequeath unto my said Daughter Sarah, 
my Negro man Aberdeen, my Negro man Tom, my negro 
Girl Named Hannah, also my Negro Girl named Teresa now 
about Sixteen or Eighteen months old, being the Child of 
Mary Ann, also Twenty Cows and twenty Calves, Ten (two 
year old) Cattle, Five (three year old) steers, and Five (one 
year old) heifers. Two likely young Mares and one likely 
young Stone horse, also two hundreds pounds (or value) of the 
said province Bills as their Value now is. And if Madam 
Sarah Porter of Cape Fear (in whose care my said daughter, 
Sarah, now is) shall think proper after my decease to continue 
her Care and Tuition of her, my desire is that my Executors 
hereafter named may (immediately after my decease, on the 
motion of the Said Madam Porter), deliver the negroes and 
other Effects by me bequeathed unto my said Daughter, 
Sarah, (Excepting the two hundred pounds which is not to 

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386 JSToETH Carolina Wills. 



be paid till Eighteen months after my decease) unto Madam 
Sarah Porter, so that the said Madam Porter may have the 
Labour of the Slaves for the maintenance of my sd Daughter 
Sarah Salter. My will is that my Executors may take Se- 
curity of the said Mrs. Porter, for the Delivery of the Slaves 
and other Effects as above said, unto my said Daughter, 
Sarah, at her day of marriage or when she arrives to the full 
age of eighteen years (mortality excepted), and in Case my 
Said Daughter, Sarah Salter, should die before she be of the 
age Eighteen years, or day of Marriage; I will that then what 
Estate she shall own or which of right shall then to her belong 
shall be equally Divided between her said Brother and said 
Sisters. Note, my Executors are to Observe that my Daughter 
Sarah Salter is to be no ways burthened with any of my Debts. 

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Mary Salter, 
the plantation which I purchased of Charles Smith, lyeing 
on Pamplico River, quantity about three hundred and six 
acres, Called in the patent, Mount Colvert; also twenty Cows 
and twenty Calves, five (three or four year old) steers, five 
(one year old) heiffers, two Mares, one young stone horse; 
all to be branded M S when she arrives to the age of twelve 
years, also, one hundred pounds of the Currency of this province 
to be applied by my Executors towards improving the last 
mentioned plantation to my said daughter, mary Salter's use. 
My further Will is that my said Daughter Mary may have two 
able slaves, (one of them being a man the other a woman) not 
to exceed the age of thirty years each, delivered unto her by 
my Executors, also one negro boy, and one negro Girl not 
to Exceed ten years of age each, also one feather bed and 
furniture, all the above effects to be delivered by my Execu- 
tors unto my said daughter, Mary Salter, at the day of her 
marriage or at the time that she shall arrive to the age of 
Eighteen years. 

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Susannah 
Salter, my Negro woman Mary Ann, and one negro man 
about thirty years of age, my negro Boy Named Tom (if he 
should live to the time alloted) if not, another in lieu of him; 
also, one negro Girl, not under six nor above twelve years of 
Age; and a good feather bed and furniture agreeable; also 
twenty Cows and twenty Calves, five (three or four year old) 
steers, five (one year old) heifers, two mares, and one young 
stone horse; And in Consideration that she has no Land, my 
will is that she, my said Daughter, Susannah, shall have five 
hundred pounds of the currency of this province, as the Value 
at this time is. All the above mentioned money and effects 
to be delivered by my executors to her at the day of her mar- 
riage, or at the time that she shall arrive to the age of Eighteen 
years; My Further will is that if my Executors should find 



NoKTH Cakolina Wills. 387 



that the sum of money bequeathed unto my daughter, Susan- 
nah, can conveniently be spared any time after my decease, and 
a Tract of Land or a plantation should offer for Sale, then it 
shall and may be lawful for my Executors to purchase the 
same, and to have sufficient Deeds passed as may secure it to 
my said Daughter, Susannah Salter, which affair I leave in- 
tirely to their Discretion. 

My Will is that my wife, Elizabeth may have the use of the 
plantation whereon I now dwell (which I purchased of Robert 
Campain), during the time that she remains my Widow, or in 
case the Child should live wherewith She now is big with, 
(to whom I shall hereafter give the said Land); also that my 
said Widow shall not be debarred from having the use of the 
Back Land which I purchased of John Swann for tar or Turpen- 
tine or as she shall think proper. My Will further is that if it 
shall please God the Child that my wife now goes with, should 
live, that then my said wife shall have the care and management 
of the last mentioned plantation for the use of the said Child. 

Item. I give and Bequeath the plantation whereon I now 
dwell, also the Back Land which I purchased of John Swann, 
of Cape Fear unto the Child that my wife is now big with; if 
a Boy to be Delivered to him at the age of one and twenty 
years; if a Girl to be Delivered to her at the day of her mar- 
riage, or when she shall arrive to the full age of Eighteen years. 
But in case the said last mentioned Child should die before it 
shall arrive to the day of marriage or age of Eighteen years; 
Then it shall be lawfull for my Executors to take the said 
plantation and Land into their Care and possession (observing 
my Directions hereinafter expressed for that purpose). 

Whereas, I have sold a negro Girl named Hannah, which I 
had given to my Daughter, Sarah Salter, in this my Last will 
and Testament as above. In Consideration whereof My Will 
is that there may be a likely negro-man, not to exceed Twenty 
years of age, purchased out of my Estate and given to my said 
Daughter, Sarah Salter, in lieu of the said negro Girl Hannah. 

Item. I bequeath unto my Godson, John Watkins, (son 
of William Watkins) a negro or Mullato Boy now about eighteen 
months old (being the Child of my said negro woman Nann, 
which I purchased of Mr. Churchill Reading), to him and his 
heirs for ever. 

Item. I Bequeath unto my son-in-law, Miles Harvey, one 
hundred pounds to be paid him in four years after my De- 
cease, being the Value as the Bills now stand at, and no other- 
wise. 

Item. I Bequeath unto my son in law, John Harvey, Ten 
pounds in order to purchase him a good Beaver hat and a pair 
of Gloves, which money is to be paid when called for after my 
Decease. 

Item. I bequeath unto my beloved Son, Edward Salter, my 



388 IToRTH Carolina Wills. 



best Saddle and Bridle, and one pair of Silver Spurs and Rich- 
ard Bloom's History of the Holy Bible, together with all 
the books that I shall own at my Death (be they Divinity, Law 
History or Mathematical), which are to be fomid by the Cata- 
logue, also my Large China Punch Bowl (which I purchased of 
Mr Edmond Gale). The above Goods I give to my said son, 
Edward Salter, as a Legacy and not to be brought into the 
Division of my Estate. 

My will is that my Brigantine now in the stocks at John 
Smith's, be got finished and made fit for the Sea as soon as 
may be (By Name The Happy Luke) and may (after she is 
ready for the Sea) be loaden with tar which I have in my 
hands, belonging to Sundry Gentlemen in Boston, as will ap- 
pear by my Book and papers, or by a list which I shall leave to 
inform my Executors; My Will also is that James Rostern 
proceeds Master of her. My Will further is that my Execu- 
tors may write two or three ways (before she Sails out of the 
Port of Bath) to Collo. Jacob Windall and Company, to In- 
sure the sum of Twelve Hundred pounds, (Boston Money) 
upon the said Brigantine, The Happy Luke, And my will 
further is, that my Brigantine The Happy Luke, may be Con- 
signed to Collo. Jacob Windall and Company, with positive 
orders for them to make sale of her to the best advantage for 
the use of my wife and Children; my will further is, that the 
money that may arise, by the Sale of the said Brigantine 
shall be remitted in youngable Slaves, (none to exceed the 
age of twenty years). 

Item. I bequeath unto my Said beloved Son, Edward 
Salter, all the remianing part of my personal Estate I have not 
already bequeathed, provided that he or my Executors see my 
Daughters fully contented, satisfied and paid their above 
mentioned portions, given them by me, their father, Edward 
Salter. 

Item. I further bequeath unto my Said Beloved Son, 
Edward Salter, all my lands scituate and lyeing on the south 
side of Pamlico River (excepting what I have before bequeathed 
to my said loving Daughter Mary Salter) also my whole right, 
title and interest of all the Lands that I have under Surveys. 
My further Will is, that the Six hundred and fourty acres of 
Land lyeing on Bear creek be immediately secured by my 
Executors on the best terms the country will afford, which 
Land was formerly Surveyed by William Bartram, whose 
right I purchased, (Consideration twenty Cows and twenty 
Calves); also that the Six hundred and fourty acres of Land 
lyeing and being on the West Side of the Bever Dam of Grays 
Creek, (whereon John Arrington now dwells my tennant) be 
secured on the best terms my Executors can have it done. 
But my will and orders is that my Executors may not neglect 
upon any terms whatsoever to Secure the two last mentioned 



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Tracts of Lands to my said beloved son, Edward Salter, let 
the Costs be small or great to perfect the same. 

My will is, that in case any of the aforementioned Children 
should die before they shall arrive to the age before men- 
tioned, or day of marriage, whatsoever then may be belonging 
to them by this my will, that then it shall be equally divided 
among my surviving Children let, them be younger or older 
which may first happen; but if any of them shall happen to 
die and leave any heirs Lawfully begotten of their bodies, 
that their heirs shall have the same right, title, and interest to 
the Estate as they themselves might have, if living. 

My Will and desire is That my last will and Testament 
may be proved immediately after my death, and Letters 
Testamentory obtained so a a Division may be made with al 
possible expedition, that my widdow may have her third part 
delivered to her after payment of my Debts and Legacies, or 
her giving good Security to pay her third part of them. 

Item. My will, intent and desire is that my Executors 
have the care, custody, keeping and educating my children 
aforesaid 'till they shall arrive to the age of twenty one years 
or their day of marriage. 

My will is that all my Children's Slaves may be kept to- 
gether to labour upon the Land that I have given to my said 
beloved son, Edward Salter, under the Care of some good 
honest man Such as my Executors may think proper, for the 
Support and education of my said Children. My singular 
will further is, that my said beloved son, Edward Salter, may 
have a thorough education to make him a compleat merchant, 
let the expense be what it will. My Will is that my said son, 
Edward Salter, may have his Estate Delivered him by my 
Executors, hereinafter named, when he shall arrive to the 
age of twenty one years, and no sooner. 

Lastly of this my Last will and Testament, I Make, con- 
stitute, nominate, appoint and order my Trusty and well 
beloved friend, Colo. Edward Mosely, Mr. John Odeon, Mr. 
John Caldam, Mr. Thomas Bonner, Mr. William Willis, and 
Mr. William Adams, Executors. And I hereby utterly re- 
voke and annul all other and former wills and Testaments by 
me before this time in any wise made. 

In Witness whereof, I have subscribed my name and Set 
my Seal unto this my present will and Testament, the day and 
year first above written. 

Edward Salter, (his Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd and Published, 
In the presence of: 

Walley Chauncey, 
Benjamin Rigney, 
Walten Dixson. 
RoGT. Jones. 



390 NoKTH Caeolina Wills. 



No. Carolina. 

Before his Excelly., Gabriel Johnston Esq., His Majesty's Governor 
in Chief and Ordinary of the said Province: 

Personally appeared Benjamin Rigney and Roger Jones, two of the 
Witnesses to the within Last Will and Testament of Edward Salter, 
deceased, who being duely sworn Say, That they were present and Saw 
the said Edward Salter Sign, Seal Publish and Declare the Same to be 
his last will and Testament; and that he was at that time of Sound and 
disposing Mind and Memory: And that they Saw Walley Chauncy and 
Walter Dixon the two other Witnesses Sign their Names as Witneeses 
thereunto. 

Given at Edenton, under my hand the 5th day of February, Anno. 
Dom., 1734. 

Gab. Johnston. 
No. Carolina. 

Before his Excelly. Gabriel Johnston Esqr. His Maj'tyes Governor 
in Chief and Ordinary of the Said Province: 

Personally appeared Edward Mosely Esqr., and William Adams, Two 
of the Excrs. as required of the within last Will and Testament & took 
the Oath of Executors as required by Law. 

Given at Edenton under my hand this 5th. February, anno Dom., 1734. 

Gab. Johnston. 

Recorded in will Book No. 3, p 256, Office of Secretary of State. 



RICHARD SANDERSON'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, Richard Sanderson, of the 
Precinct of Perquimons and County of Albemarle, Gent., 
Being very Sick and weak of Body but of perfect mind & 
memory, (thanks be given to God therefore) calling unto 
Mind the Mortality of my body and knowing that it is Ap- 
pointed for all men once to Die, do make and Ordain this my 
Last Will and testament: That is to say. Principally, and 
first of all, I Give & recommend my Soul into the hands of 
God that gave it; and for my Body, I Recommend it to the 
Earth, to be Buryed in a Christian-like and Decent Manner 
at the Discretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but at the 
General Resurrection I shall receive the Same again by the 
mighty power of God: and as touching Such Worldly Estate 
wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life, I Give, 
Devise, and Dispose of th3 Same in the following manner: 

Imprimis, I Will & Desire that all my Lawful Debts may 
be payed & Discharged by my Executors hereafter named. 

Item, I give And Bequeath unto my well beloved Son, 
Richd. Sanderson, ye Island of Ocreecock w'th all the Stock 
of Horses, Cattle, Sheep & hoggs, thereunto belonging or 
Appertaining, To be Enjoyed by him & his heirs (Lawfully 
begotten) for ever; and in Case my sd. Son should die & leave 
no heirs Male, I Give & bequeath the Said Island of Ockrecock 
w'th all & Singular the Sd. Stock, Goods & Chatties, thereunto 



North Carolina Wills. 391 



belonging, Unto my Nephews, Joseph & Richd. Sanderson, & 
their Male heirs (Lawfully begotten) for ever; to be Equally 
Divided between them two & Enjoyed by them And their 
heirs for ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my well beloved Son, Richd. 
Sanderson, Four Slaves, viz: three Negros Named Cooper- 
Jack, Sam, & Sarah; wth one Indian Named Tom, to him & 
his heirs Lawfully begotten for ever; & in Default of Issue I 
give & bequeath the aforesaid Slaves, unto my Son in Law, Tully 
Williams, & his Wife, my Daughter Grac3, & their heirs On 
her body begotten, for ever. 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto my Son in Law, Tully Williams, 
& his wife Grace, & the heirs on her Body begotten. Five 
Slaves, viz: Curratuck Jack; Commoner; Sandy; Moll, & One 
Mulattoe Boy named Jack, to them & their heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Brother in law, Henry 
Woodhouse, One Mustee Fellow named Arthur, w'ch is in 
part of the Money due to him of my Fathers Estate; and I 
further will & Desire that If in Case that my Son Richd. had 
rather have the Said Arthur that he pay unto my Brother in 
Law, Henry Woodhouse, According to the Just Value of ye 
aforesd Slave, nam( d Arthur. 

Item, I give & bequeath Unto my Well beloved Sister, 
Susanna Erwin, During her Natural Life, Two Negro Slaves 
named Dye & Kate, Provided, & is to be Understood, So long 
as She Abides, Dwells & Remains on the Mannour Plantation 
whereon I now dwell; and after her Decease I give and bequeath 
the Sd. Slaves & their Increase unto my Son, Richd. & his 
LawfuU heirs for ever; & in default of Issue, I give & bequeath 
the Said Slaves & their Increase unto my Nephews, Samuel & 
Joshua Sanderson, & to their heirs for ever; and I will & De- 
sire that my Sister Susanna, have a Maintenance During her 
Natural Life on the aforesd. Mannour Plantation; and also 
a Bed & furniture; a Pot & a Skillet, two pewter Dishes & 
four Platss; & after her Decease to Devolve unto my Son, 
Richd & his Lawful 1 begotten heirs for ever. 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto my well beloved Daughter, 
Elizabeth Pollock; one third part of my flock of Sheep; w'ch 
be at this time on my Plantation whereon I now dwell. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Cousin, Elizabeth Dickson, 
One black Horse now running in my pasture to be Delivered 
unto her by my Executors hereafter named. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Nephew, Hezekiah Wood- 
house, a certain Tract of Land lying on the Sandy Bank by the 
name of Point Lookout, to be Enjoyed by him & his heirs for 
ever. 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto my Son, Richd. Sanderson; 
& my son in Law, Tully Williams, the Mannor Plantation 



392 North Carolina Wills. 



whereon I now Dwell to be by them freely Possessed & En- 
joj'ed for the full Term of Six years after my Decease, wth all 
profits & Commodities thereby ariseing yearly, or Accruing 
from the Same, to be Equaly Divided or shared between them, 
during the Sd. Term of Six years, at the Expiration of w'ch 
Term the Sd. Manner Plantation wth. all Buildings, Houses, 
Messuages & Tenements, as also. Orchards, Gardens; wth. 
all live Stock or whatsoever els belongs or Appertains unto 
the Said Plantation, to Devolve wholly to my Son, Richard 
Sanderson, & his Lawfull begotten heirs for ever; & in default 
of Issue, unto Tully Williams & his Wife, my Daughter, Grace, 
& their heirs on her Body begotten for ever to be by them freely 
Possessed & Enjoyed. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Son, Richd. One Spay'd 
Mare branded R:S: 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Son in Law, Tully Williams 
and his wife, my Daughter Grace, & the heirs on her body 
begotten, a Tract or Parcel of Land Containing one hundred 
forty & Seven Acres, Lying Perquimons Precinct bordering 
on my Son, Richd. his Line; formerly John Willoughby's; 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto my Son, Richd. Sanderson, 
all my Lots in RoanOak Town, wth all the Lands thereunto 
belonging. 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto my Son, Richard, & my Son 
in Law, Tully Williams, all my Other Lands, Messauges & 
Tenements, wth all my Rights & Titles to Lands, as by Deeds 
& Pattents are to be found; to be Equaly Divided betwixt 
them. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Son Richd. & my Son in 
Law Tully Williams, all my Other Stock of Horses, Cattle, 
Sheep & Hogs, wth all my houshold Goods & Moveables to be 
Equally Divided betwixt them (excepting what is already 
Given) or bequeathed in this Will & Testament, 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto my Son, Richd. Sanderson, 
two thirds of the Sea flower, Brigantine, & one third part 
unto my Son in Law, Tully Williams. 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto my Son Richd. Sanderson, & 
my Son in Law, Tully Williams, the Sloop Swallow, to be 
Equally Divided betwixt them; wth All appurtenances there- 
unto belonging. 

And lastly, I Constitute, make. Ordain & Appoint my only 
& well beloved Son, Richard Sanderson, & my Son in Law, 
Tully Williams, to be my only Executors of this my Last Will 
& Testament; and I do hereby utterly Disallow, Revoke & 
Disannul, all & every other former Wills & Testaments, Lega- 
cies, Requests, & Executors, by me in any wise before this 
time Named, Willed & Bequeathed; Ratifying & Confirming 
this & no other, to be my Last Will & Testament. 



NoKTH Gaeoi^ina Wills. 393 



In witness whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seal this 
Seventeenth Day of August; in the Year of our Lord, One 
Thousand, Seven hundred & Thirty three. 

RiCHD. Sanderson, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published, Pro- 
nounced & Declared by the Said 
Richard Sanderson, as his Last 
Will Testament; In the Presence 
of us the Subscribers, viz: 
Clemt. PIall. 

his 

Thomas T T Trumbal. 

mark 
his 

Thomas T S Snowden. 

mark 

Perqms. prect: 

At a Court held October the 15th., 1733. The within Will of Colo. 
Richd. Sanderson, was proved by the oaths of Mr. Clement Hall, Mr. 
Thorns. Snowden, Mr. Thorns. Trumball, whereupon the Executors took 
the Oathes Injoyned by Law, & Requested Orders for Letters Testa- 
mentary. Ordered that Letters Testam'y Issue on Said Will. 

Test. Charles Denman, Clk. Cr. 
Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



MACRORA SCARBROUGH'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, I, Macrora Scarbrough, of 
Pequimons County, in the Province of North Carolina, Gent., 
Being in good health of Body and of Sound & perfect Mind 
and Memory, Praise be therefore Given unto Almighty God 
for the Same; But Calling to Mind the Mortality of My body, 
and knowing that it is Appointed for all Men Once to die, but 
not how Soon or Sudent it May be. Do therefore make & 
Ordaine this my Present Last Will and Testament in Manner 
and forme following (that is to Say), first & principally, I 
commend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God, hopeing 
through the Merits, death, & Passion, of my Saviour Jesus 
Christ, to have full and free pardon & forgiveness of all my 
Sins, and to inherit Everlasting life; And my body I commit 
to the Earth to be decently Buried at the Discretion of my 
Executors hereafter Named, nothing Doubting but at the 
General Resurrection, I shall receive the Same again by the 
Mighty Power of God. And as Touching the Dispossion of 
all Such Temporal Estate, as it hath pleased Almighty God 
to bestow upon me in this Life, I Give & Dispose thereof as 
folio weth : 



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Imprimis, I Will that all my Just debts & funeral Expences 
be first paid and discharged in reasonable and convenant 
Time after my Decease. 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto Mj^ welbeloved Wife, Eliza- 
beth Sca-'brough, and to her Disposial, all that part of my 
Estate that may or will become due to me upon the Division 
of Mr. William Reeds, (hir former Husbands) Estate. I also 
give unto my said Wife, the use and Labour of two Negros, 
Vizt:, Miak a fellow & Pasquotank Rose, a wench, During hir 
widowhood, And after that, to be Divided as my Other Estate 
is hereinafter Directed To be. I give likevfise unto my said 
Wife, My Chest of Draws, and the Six Silver Tea? Spoons, 
Strainer & Tongs, which is more commonly used?. 

Item, I Give, bequeath & devise unto my Son, Benjamin 
Scarbrough, and his heirs forever, the land & plantation where- 
on I now Dwell, called Springfield, and all other the lands 
gave to me by Mrs. Juliana Lakers, which may appear By 
hir Deed of Gift to me, bareing date, ye 20th. day of July, 
Anno Dom. 173L, reserving only the Use & Occupation of the 
houses. Plantation and that part of the land whereon I Now 
Dwell, unto my wellbeloved Wife, Elizabeth, Dureing hir 
Widowhood, if She thinks fitt to live thereon. I also Give and 
bequeath unto my Said Son, Benjamin, four Negros, Vizt: 
Nicholous, Dennis Two fellows, Nann & Venus, two wenches, 
Six Silver Spoons Marked P., my Silver Headed Cane, Silver 
Shoe Buckles, Knee buckles, fourteen Silver vest bottons, 
Black walnut Desk, and all my wearing apparil. 

Item, I Give, bequeath. Devise Between my two Sons, 
Benjamin, and Macrora, and their heirs forever. My Land & 
plantation at Yawpim, wch I Bought of Thomas Wyatt, and 
now Called point Pleasant, Divided Between them as follow- 
est, Vizt., Beginning at ye Mouth of a Small branch Issueing out 
of ye River, Neare the Mouth of Yawpim Creek, Thence 
running up the Middle of the Said branch to a forked Sweet 
Gum, at the head of ye Said branch. Thence about a west 
Course thorough the Clear'd ground to a Small Dubble Dick, 
so along the Same to the End thereof, and from thence a 
Strate Course about ye middle of the Neck of Land to a 
Marked tree a Standing between a Small pond & the head 
of a branch makeing out of the Beaver Cover, Thence the 
Same Course until it Intersexs the line of William Wyatts 
land adjoining thereto; and my Son, Benjamin or his 
his heirs to have the part binding on Yawpim River, and my 
Son, Macrora or His heirs, the other part, binding on Yawpim 
Creek; Both parts of the said land, I give and Devise under 
This Restriction and Directions, That neither of them nor 
their heirs, Shall sell or Give their Divident or Part of the land 
afsd. (unless it be either to one other) or any part or parcell 



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thereof, unless they be or their heirs, joyntly agree to Dispose 
of the Same, or any part of it, but if either of my two Said 
Sons, or their heirs shall presume (Contrary to this my Will 
& Desire), To make any deed or Conveyance Other ways than 
herein Directed, Then in Such case, I hereby Revocke the 
Devise of their part in This land, and then I do hereby abso- 
lutely give and Devise all the aforesaid land unto him and 
his Heirs forever, either of which of them my two sons, Ben- 
jamin or Macrora, their heirs that shall Com with the 

Conditions of this my Will and Testament. 

But if Either of My two Said Sons, Benjamin or Macrora, 
Should happen to Die before they To the age of 

twenty one years, Then, and in Such Case, my Will is that the 
Survivers or his Heirs have the whole tract or Parcell of Land 
forever. 

And further My Will is. That my Son, Benjamin, have the 
Use & Benefit of that Part of Point Pleasant land which I have 
herein given unto my Son, Macrora, untill he, my said Son 
shall come To the age of fifteen years ; Unless there be a acasion 
to Dispose of the Same for the purchase of Other Lands as 
hereafter Directed, and Provided, he my Said Son, Benjamin, 
will let his Mother in Law, my wife, Elizabeth, have the Use 
for the Same time of fourteen yrs. of that part of the plan- 
tation whereon I Now Dwell and wch is given to him by his 
Grandmother, Juliana Lakers, other wise, this bequest to be 
void. And my said wife, Elizabeth, to have the Use & benefit 
thereof, the better to Enable hir to bring up the said Child 
So long as She Shall have the Care of him. 

Item, I Give, Bequeath, & Devise unto my Son, Macrora, 
and his heirs forever, My Oak Ridge land. Containing Two 
hundred & one Acres, as per the Patent granted to me in the 
year of Our Lord, 1744. And I also Give and Bequeath unto 
my said Son, Macrora, four Negros, vizt.. Little Rose, Welcome, 
Grace & Suana; a Quart Silver Can, my Silver Watch, Pinch 
back headed Cain, one good Black walnut Deask, To be bought 
for him, if the Same be not don before my Decease, my Copper 
Still & furniture thereunto belonging. 

Item, I Give, Bequeath & Devise Unto my Son, William, 
and his heirs forever. My land adjoyning the Land of Mr. 
Harvey, Containing three hundred & Ten acres, which I 
bought of John Pettiver & Benjamin Talbot, as may appeare 
by their Several Deeds or Conveyances, Now upon record in 
the Registers Office of Pequimans County, and also I likewise. 
Give, bequeath & Devise unto my said Son, William, and his 
heirs forever, the land I bought of Robert Wilson, Containing 

Thirty acres as by the Conveyance may . 

And I also Give and bequeath unto my Son William, four 



396 North Carolina Wills. 



Negroes, vizt: Sam, Doll, Tamer, and Pasquotank Dinah; a 
pint Silver Cann, my Silver Snuff box, and Mohogina Desk. 

Item, I give, bequeath & Devise unto my Daughter, Eliza- 
beth, and the heirs of her body lawfully Begoten forever; the 
land & Plantation I bought of Joseph Stewart, Containing 
Two hundred & thirty Eight Acres, as may Appear by the 
Patent Thereof Assigned to me by ye said Joseph Stewart, 
And in the falier of such heirs of my said Daughter, I Giv(> 
the said land & Plantation unto my Son, Macrora, and his 
heirs forever. And I also give & bequeath, unto my Daughter, 
EHzabeth, Three negros, Vizt:, Pompey, Dianna and Margaret, 
Six Silver Tea Spoons, a creem Spoon, suger Tongs, and a new 
Straner that came with them. 

And further my Will is, and I do hereby Order and direct, 
That in Case any of the Slaves herein Given to any of my 
Child afsd. Should Happen to Die or otherwise be lost be- 
fore they be of Age to receive them, That then they shall be 
made up unto Them Out of the Negros not herein given By 
Name, and the increase that may hereafter arise from any of 
the Female Negroes before They are Delivered to them they 
may belong. So that every Childs part of Negros, May be made 
as good In Value to them at the Receiving, as they would have 
been had there not happened any Death or other misfortune 
to Them as aforeSaide. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my two Sons, Macrora Scar- 
brough and William Scarbrough, One hundred pounds Starling 
Money of Great Britain, Equally to be Divided between Them, 
And to be Disposed of at the Discretion of my Executors 
hereafter Mentioned towards purchasing Each of them a piece 
of good land and for no other use whatsoever. Further to 
make provision for a good settlement of land for my two sd. 
Sons, I hereby Order and Impower my Exrs. herein Named if 
Need shall Require (that is if the land that may Happen to be 
bought is of greater Value then can be had for the Money here 
allotted), to Sell the land herein Given to Each of my two said 
Sons, or so much thereof as may be Sufficient for that purpose. 
And in Case my Exrs. Should happen to disagree, of Differ 
in Opinion about the Purchase of the said Land as to place 
or price of the land to be bought, or that wch may be to be 
sold, in Such Case It is my Will That they Apply to the Court 
of Pequimons to appoint three of as Honest & indifferent Men 
in the Matter, and that is of know^ledge & understanding, as 
they can git in the said County, Whose oppinion of any two 
of shall be binding on my Exrs. as to that Matter. 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto the Children of My Cowzen, 
Mary Atkinson, Twenty pounds Curt. Money of Virginia, or 
the Value thereof in the Produce of this country. To be paid 
for and toward Schooling Them of any of them that can git 



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the Opportunity thereof, and no other Use whatever, but In 
larning them to Read & writing Enghsh, and thereby the better 
to interest them in the principles of the Christian Rehgion. 
And it is my Will & Desire there may be all the Care possable 
takon that That they or of them May have this 

Item, I Give & bequeath unto my Son in law, 

my Black walnut Desk, and Case of Five, five pint 

Bottles now in the house at Pasquotank. 

And foras Much as the Slaves herein gave unto my two 
youngest Sons, Macrora & William Scarbrough, are very 
young and cannot be sufficient for their Edication and bringing 
up in any Christianlike Manner, Therefore, it is my Will and 
I do hereby order and Direct That my Melato Fellow Harry, 
shall be Sold or hired out for Money for their further Support, 
and that the Dispossion of the Said Slave be under these 
Restrictions and Directions, That is to Say, in Case the said 
fellow Can produce the Some of Forty pounds Currant Gold 
& Silver Money of Virginia, or any friend for him. Then he 
shall be his Own man, and at his Liberty, But if Neither can 
be complied with, Then my Exrs. hereafter nam'd, that is the 
acting ones, are to make Sale of him to any person That will 
Give fifty pounds of the Currancy Afsd. for him, and if None 
will do that Then it is my Will for him to be hired out for 
yearly or Monthly wagers, for So much as can be got for him, 
Until the Said Sum of fifty pounds afsd. be Accomplished, 
Then for him to be free and at his liberty, as afsd. And it is 
my Will and Desire that the money Arising by the sal or 
wages be applyed to no Other Use then in Schooling & Edi- 
cating my two Sons, Macrora & William, and for buying them 
good & useful Books Such as may Instruct them in Larning 
and the true Principalis of Christionity. 

Item, I Give and bequeath all the rest of my Estate be 
it of what Nature, kind or Quality Soever (and not herein be- 
fore given). To be Equeally Divided amongest my Welbeloved 
Wife & my four Children, Vizt., Benjamin, Elizabeth, Macrora, 
& William, And I do hereby order & Desire, and it is my Will, 
That In Case Any of my Children afore Named Should Die 
before they come to Age or Married, that then the Whole part 
by this my will given be Equally Divided amongest the Sur- 
vivers of them. 

And in Case the Several Legacys in this Will given to any 
of my Children of Negros by Name, Shall Happen not any 
of them to Die before they be received by them they belong 
to, so that then there will No Accasion of Makeing any Loss 
Up, out of the increce as is before Directed, Then it is my 
will that All Such Increace Shall be Equally Divided amongst 
my Said Children or the Survivers of them, That shall not be- 
fore have recaived their Legacys of Negros as afore Said. 



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And furthermore, my Will and Desire is, That upon any 
Division of my Estate, That part comeing or belonging to 
either of my two youngest Sons, Macrora or William, That 
is by Law Deemed perisable and May Grow Much worse in 
Keeping untill they come of Age; Be appraised on Oath by 
three honest Men, apointed by Agreement of my Exrs. or 
Order of Court, and Kept or Sold by the Acting Exrs. who are 
to acct. and pay the Same according to the apraisement, either 
in Money or things of the Same Kind & Equall Value in the 
Judgment of them, under the Same restrictions as aforesaid. 

And, I Do hereby Nominate, Constitute and appoint my 
Dear and welbeloved Wife, Elizabeth Scarbrough Executrix, and 
my welbeloved Son, Benjamin Scarbrough, Macrora Scar- 
brough, and William Scarbrough, Executors of this my last 
Will and Testament, And do hereby Revock, Disanul and 
Make Void, all former Wills and Testaments, by me heretofore 
Made. 

But if it shall so happen (which God forbid it Should), 
That my Wife & Eldest Son, who are most likely to be the 
acting Exrs. in this my Will, Should quarel. Differ, Disagree, 
and Suffer the Adversary to Peace to git the Uper hand of them, 
so that to render their Joynt Acting as Exrs. Ought to do for 
the Intrust of Every one concerened in the Will, and thereby 
not to Answer the trust imposed in them. Which in my life 1 

have too offten Sean, where own Mother 

& Son as well as other They have Spent great part of 

their own Intrust as well as that of the orphans & Others no 
ways Concerned In there Differences, Which, I hope in the 
God of all Mercy peace & Truth, will not be the Case heare. 
But if it Should, Then it is my Will and I do hereby Nominate, 
Constitute & Appoint my loveing Brother, John Scarbrough, 
my brother in Law, Edmond Hatch, and my friend, William 
Burgis, Senr., To be overseers or trustees of all that part of 
my Estate Given by Legace or other ways becoming Due by 
this my Will to any of my three Children, vizt., Elizabeth, 
Macrora, & William, as also that Legace Given to the Children 
of my Cozen, Mary adkinson. Hereby Desireing you my friends. 
To Accept & take upon you the trust hereby required if ac- 
casion Shall be, on the bahalf of Orphans and their Estate, 
According to the true Intent & Meaning of this my Will, 
Hereby giving & granting unto you all the Power, & Authority 
So to do as can be Required Either in Law or Equity. 

In Witness whereof, I the said Macrora Scarbrough, to 
this my present last will & Testament have set my hand and 
Seal. This 31st. Day of Jan'ry, Anno Dom., 1752. 

Ma'c. Scarbrough (Seal) 
(Impression of Coat of Arms on Seal) 

The above writing was Signed, 
Sealed, Published, Acknowledged 



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& pronounced by the said Mac- 
rora Scarbrough the day & year 
aforeSaid, To be and Contain his 
last Will and Testament, writ 
with his own hand and Contained 
within Two Sheets of paper an- 
nexed togeather with three Seals 
of black wax and Silk Ferreting, 
In the Presents of us, who was 
Desired to Signe as Evidences 
thereto : 

Walter Kippin. 

Joshua Hobart. 

his 

Cornelius X Mullin 

mark 

Robert Avery. 
Marthaan kippin. 

North Carolina. Edenhouse, Feby. 18, 1752. 

This Day Walter Kippin & Cornelius Mullin, two of the Subscribing 
Evidences to the last Will & Testament of mcRora Scarbrough, late of 
Perquimons County, Esq., Deed., which is hereunto annexed, personally 
appeared before me, Gabriel Johnston, Esq., Cajjtain General, Governor 
& Comander in Chief in & over the sd. Province, & Ordinary of the 
same, and made Oath that they saw the sd. Mcrora Scarbrough, Sign, 
Seal & deliver the same as & for his last Will & Testament, and that they 
saw Joshua Hobart, Robert Avery & Martha Ann Kippin, sign as Evi- 
dences to the said Will. Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the OflSce of the Secretary of 
State. 



ELIZABETH SCOLLAY'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, I, Elizabeth Scollay, of the 
County of Bertie, in the Province of North Carolina, Widow, 
being low in Health, but of Sound Disposing Mind, Memory 
& understanding, and Calling to Mind the Uncertainty of this 
Transitary Life, do make, & Declare this to be my Last Will 
& Testament; hereby Revoking and Annuling every will 
Heretofore by me made. 

Imprimis, I Surrender my Soul to Almight God that Gave 
it, and Desire that I may be decently Buryed by the side of my 
Late Husband, Samuel Scollay, and that a Genteel Tombstone 
be provided by my Executors to place over me; as to my 
Worldly Estate, I Give and dispose of it in Manner Following : 

Item, 1st. I Give and Devise to my son, Thomas Pollock, 
my Negro wench Doll, and all her Children (Except a Negro 
Boy named Charles which I Have herein after otherwise 
Disposed off), and my Negro Wench Susannah and all Her 



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Children, Also, all my plate (to Wit) Tea Pott, milk Pott, 
Tankard, two Salts, three table spoons, & a Large Soop Spoon, 
and all my Tea Spoons but in Case my said son should die 
without Issue then and in that Case, I Give the above men- 
tioned Negroes & Plate, to be Equally Divided, the one Half 
to the Children of Tulley Williams, and the other Half to the 
Children of Richard Saunderson, share and share alike, I 
Desire the Negroes & Plate given to my son, Thomas, may 
be in the Care of Doct'. Robert Lenox untill otherwise Ordered 
by the said Thomas Pollock. 

Item, 2ndly. I Give & Devise unto my son, Cullen Pollock, 
all my Books, also a Mourning Ring. 

Item, 3rdly. I Give & Desire to Mrs. Fanny Lenox, wife 
of Doctr. Robert Lenox, my Side Saddle, Cover & Bridle. 

4thly, I Give & Devise to Docf. Robert Lenox, my Still 
with the Appurtenances; also my Negro Wench named Moll, 
and my My Negro Boy, named Charles. 

Item, 5thly. I Give & Devise to John Scollay of Boston, in 
Consideration of a Debt I owe the said John Scollay, my 
Negro man named Rum, and also Two Bonds now in the 
possession of Cullen Pollock, (to wit) one of Joseph Robinson's 
of Perquimons County, and the other one the Hon'''" John 
Rutherfurd's, and in Case the said John Scollay should not 
be satisfied therewith, then, I desire the Negro Man Rum may 
be sold and the above two Bonds may be Collected and so 
much Money be Remitted by my Executors to the said John 
Scollay as will pay him the said Debt I owe Him, But in Case 
Cullen Pollock should Choose to Keep the above two Bonds 
and pay the said John Scollay so much Money out of the 
Estate herein after given said Cullen Pollock as will Amount 
to the same sum, then I desire He may Have his Choice. 

Item, 6thly, I Give & Devise to Peggy Cathcart, Daughter 
of Docf'' William Cathcart, my Negro girl named Ruth. 

Item 7thly, I Give & Devise to Sarah Blount, Daughter of 
Joseph Blount, my Negro Girl named Bridgett. 

Item, 8thly, My will & Desire is that all my Household 
Furniture (not before Given) and all my Stock of Horses, 
Cattle, Hogs & Sheep be sold to satisfy my Debts, and if any 
Money Remams, I Give & Devise the same to Cullen & Thomas 
Pollock, share and share alike. 

Item, 9thly, I Give & Devise to Sophia Rasor, Daughter of 
Edward Rasor, my Negro Girl Named Hannah. 

Item, lOthly, I Give & Devise to Fanny Cathcart, Daughter 
of Docf William Cathcart, my Negro Girl named Polley. 

Item llthly, I Give & Devise to Thomas Blount, Son of 
Joseph Blount, my Negro wench named Sarah and all Her 
Children. 

Item 12thly, I Give all the Residue of my Negroes and other 



NoKTH Carolina Wills. 401 



Estate of all Kind Whatsoever or Wheresoever to be found, 
to be Equally divided Between Cullen Pollock & Thomas 
Pollock, share & share alike. They & each of them Paying 
Mrs. Sarah Vaughan the Sum of Eight Pounds, Proclamation 
Money, Yearly, & Every Year during her Natural Life. 

Item, ISthly. I Remit all Money due to me from Tulley 
Williams. 

Item, 14thly, Whereas, I Have herein Given Sundry Ne- 
groes, Legacies to my Kindred & friends, and not to my Chil- 
dren & Perhaps it may be thought some of them might Belong 
to the Estate of my former Husband Mr. Thomas Pollock, this 
may Certify all who may think so; that none of the said Negroes 
so Given Belongs to my sd. Husband, Mr. Thomas Pollock's 
Estate. 

Lastly, I Constitute and Appoint Thomas Pollock, Doctr. 
Robert Lenox, Richard Saunderson, and Joseph Blount, Execu- 
tors of this my Last will & Testament. 

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto Set my Hand & Seal 
the First day of December, In the year of our Lord, One thou- 
sand Seven hundred & Sixty Six. 

Elizabeth Scollay. (seal) 

Seigned, Sealed & Declared to 
be the Last Will & Testament of 
Elizabeth Scollay in the presence 
of us: 

Hardy Hardison. 
Frederick Hardison. 

The Within Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Scollay was proved 
before me this day by the oath of Hardy Hardyson, one of the subscrib- 
ing Witnesses thereto, who swore that he saw the Testatrix sign, seal 
Publish & Declare the same to be and Contain her last will and Testa- 
ment. 

Given under my Hand at Newbern, this 12 January, 1767. 

Wm. Tryon. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



SAMUEL SCOLLAY'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. As It is appointed for all 
Men once to Depart this Life, I, Samuel Scollay, being sound 
of judgment and of Perfect memory, I resign my Soul to him 
that gave It and my Body to the Ground. I make this my 
last Will hereby revoking all Wills, Deeds and Grants what- 
soever before made by me, and this only to be taken as my 
last. What Estate it hath pleased God to bestow on me I 
give and bequeath as Follows: 

I Give and bequeath unto my Dear and well beloved Friends, 
Thos. Gilford, of Busty, Esquire, In Zetland, and to Magnis 
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402 N'oKTH Cakolina Wills. 



Henderson, of Guarde, Esquire in Zetland, and to George Triel, 
of Broh, Esquire, I Orkney, In the Island of Sandy, Fifty 
Pounds Sterling, each, to them, or their Heirs Surviving. 

Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved Friend, Mrs. 
Margaret Stewart, Alias Triel, late Lady of Eleoness in Orkney, 
in the Island of Sandy, or hir Heirs Surviving, Twenty Founds 
Sterling. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my beloved Friend, Mrs. 
Mary Tulinton, Alias Davis, Spouse of the Deceased Mr. 
Robert Davis, Shipbuilder, In Leath in Scotland, to hir or 
any of her Heirs surviving. Fifty Pounds Sterling. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Brother, Jerman Robert 
Scollay, of Lerwick, Esquire, in Zetland, to him or his Heirs 
Surviving, one hundred Ponds Sterling, and it is my Will that 
these legacies be immediately remitted to Mr. Hugh Black- 
burn at Norfolk, By my Executors, and by the Said Mr. Hugh 
Blackburn to be remitted to his Friends for an equal Division. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to mj^ loving Spouse all my 
houshold Furniture and all this Stock of Catle and living 
Creatures. 

Item, I give unto her two hundred pound, Virginia Currant, 
to be paid out of the first money that rais'd upon these Goods, 
Now In the House. 

Item, I Give and bequeath unto her two hundred Pounds, 
Virginia Currant, to be paid out of the Pasquotank Debts. 
Which Debts amounts to in Bills Bonds Eight hundred & 
twenty odd Pounds. 

Item, I Give unto my loving Friend, Doctor William Cath- 
Cart, one hundred Pounds, Virginia Currant, to be paid out 
of the Pasquotank Debts. 

Item, I Give unto my beloved Friend, Mr. Robert Todd, of 
Norfolk one hundred Pounds, Virginia Currant, to be paid 
out of the Pasquotank Debts when Collected. 

Item, I Give unto my beloved Sons in Law, Cullen and 
Thos. Pollock, all the dry goods lately imported from Virginia, 
excepting tAvo hundred Pounds, Virginia Currant, which my 
beloved Spouse is to have in Cash or Goods at her Pleasure. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my beloved Sons in law, 
Cullen and Thos. Pollock, The Remainder of the Pasquotank 
Debts, when my beloved Spouse hath Drawn her Legacy of 
two hundred Pounds, Virginia Currant, and Doctor William 
CathCart and Mr. Robert Todd of Norfolk hath drawn theirs 
two hundred, Virginia Currant, Then I Give and Bequeath 
unto my beloved Sons in Law, Cullen & Thos. Pollock, the 
remainder which amounts to about four hundred Pounds. I 
give and Bequeath unto my beloved Sons in Law, Cullen and 
Thos. Pollock, Part of a Track of Land containing about 
seventy Acres, or thereabouts, laying near the Plank Blidge 



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111 Pasquotank. It is my Will that Cullen & Thos. Pollock 
collect the Debts, clear of all Charges at their own Expence. 

Item, I Give unto Tully Williams, his Fathers Sword, also 
the Stock of Cattle at Kettyhauk. It is my Will that Cullen 
and Thos. Pollock pay off the ballance of that Bond In Vir- 
ginia Due to White and Scott. 

Lastly, It is my Will that my beloved Spouse, and my sous 
in Law, Cullen and Thos. Pollock, be Executors to this my 
last Testamt. my Will contains one sheet of paper. 

Sam. Scollat. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed, delivered this 
15 Day of December, In Presence 
of 

Testis. Ann Anderson. 
Ed. Rasor. 
John Nicholls. 

Edenhouse, 18 Feby., 1752. 
This day Edward Rasor & John Nichols, two of the Subscribing Evidences 
of the foregoing Will, personally appeared before me & made Oath that 
they saw Samuel Scollay Sign, Seal & Deliver the same as & for his last 
Will & Testament, and that he was at the time of his Signing thereof of 
sound & disposing mind & memory; & at the same time Cullen Pollock 
& Thomas Pollock two of the Executors appointed by the sd. Will quali- 
fied themselves by taking the Oath prescribed by Law for that Purpose. 

Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



DAVID SHEPARD'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, I, David Shepard, of Carteret 
County, in the Province of North Carolina, being weak in 
body, but of Sound Mind and Memory, and calling to mind 
the Mortality of my Body, that it is appointed for all men 
once to die, do make and Ordain this my Last Will and Testa- 
ment, in manner and form following: I committ my Soul 
unto the Hands of God that gave it, hoping through the Merits 
and Mediation of my Blessed Saviour to receive free pardon 
of all my sins; and my body I committ to the Earth from 
whence it was taken, to be buried in Christianlike manner at 
the Discretion of my Executors. And as to such Worldly 
Estate as it has pleased God to endow me with, I Dispose of 
it in the following manner, to wit : 

First, I give and bequeath to my son, Solomon Shepard, a 
piece of Land on the West side of Black Creek which I bought 
of Lankisthur Lovett; and a piece joining to it which I took 
up myself; and a piece of Land on Boague Sound, known by 
the name of Smiths Hammock whereon he now lives; and a 
Piece on the head of Broad Creek which I took up myself; and 



404 North Carolina Wills. 



a Negroe man named Sanko, and a negro man named Fryday, 
and a Negro man named Jim, to him and his Heirs forever, 
he paying Sixty pounds to my Estate for the said Negro Jim, 
to be disposed of as hereafter shall be mentioned 

2th. I give unto my Grand son, David Shepard, son of 
Solomon Shepard, One Plantation on Boague Sound, at the 
Mouth of Goose Creek, which I bought of Thomas Townley, 
and known by the name of Townleys Point; And a Negro 
Girl named Seaney, to him and his Heirs forever. 

3th. I give and bequeath unto the Heirs of my Son, Jacob 
Shepard, Deces'D, a piece of Land on Boagues Sound, called 
Whitehall, and a piece of Land on the South Side of Newport 
River, known by the name of Mount Pleasant; and a piece 
on the North side of Newport River whereon John Barber 
once lived; and a Negro man Named Harry, which said Lands 
he was possessed of in his lifetime & Disposed of in his Will 
to his Heirs. 

4th. I give and bequeath to my son, Elijah Shepard, the 
Plantation whereon I now live, and a peace of Land on the 
South side of Newport River Called Snows Neck, and a piece 
of Land on Boagues Sound known bj^ the name of Bartroms 
Point, whereon he now lives; and a Negro man named Cuff, 
and a Negro man named Darbey ; and a Negro man named Felix; 
and a Negro woman named Rachel, he paying for the two 
last Negroes mentioned to my Estate the sum Twenty Pounds, 
to be divided as shall hereafter be mentioned; and if my son 
Elijah should die without Heirs Lawfully begotten of his 
Body that then, the Plantation on Boagues Sound whereon 
he now lives, shall be given to my grand son John Shepard, 
son of Jacob Shepard Dr and his Heirs forever; and the Plan- 
tation I now live on to be given to my grand son, David Shep- 
ard, son of Solomon Shepard, to him and his Heirs forever. 

I also give unto my Two sons, Solomon and Elijah Shepard, 
a piece of Land on the South side of Newport River known 
by the name of Reads Neck; a piece joining to it which I 
bought of John Harmon, to be Equally divided between them, 
they paying to my Estate the Sum of Forty Pounds, to be 
divided as after mentioned. 

5, I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Sarah Wallis, a 
Negro Woman named Cate, and her four Children her life- 
time; and after her death the said Negroes, and the increase 
of them, to the LawfuU Heirs of her Body forever. 

6. I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Rebeckah Sanders, 
a Negro Girl named Savinour, During her Life; and after 
Death to the Lawfull Heirs of her Body forever. 

7th. I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Abigail Ward, 
a Negro Woman named Tab, and her four children and a 
Negro woman named Thamer and her child, for her lifetime, 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 405 



and after her death to the Lawfull Heirs of her Body forever; 
I also give unto my Grand son, David Ward, son of Abigail 
Ward, one Negro boy named Anthony. 

8th. My Will further is, that Wiliam, Wilkins Taylour, 
have nor Possess no part nor parcell of my Estate as hereafter 
shall be mentioned. I give unto my Daughter, Elisabeth 
Taylours Heirs, Lawful of her Body, a Negro Woman named 
Venus & her Child, and a boy named Abram, and Negro Girl 
named Cloey, with their Increase. I also give unto my grand 
son, David Taylor, son of Elisabeth Taylor, One Negro boy 
named Peter, and if my Daughter Elisabeth Taylor should 
necesiated for a support, I leave it to the Discretion of my 
Executors to assist her, out of the Money & others of the Di- 
vision of my Estate which is left to the Heirs of her Body, and 
if her Heirs should die before they come of age, or without 
Heirs Lawfully begotten, that then the above Legacy be divided 
Equally Between my Heirs. 

9th, I give and bequeath un my beloved Wife, One Negro 
Girl named Tillar, her Lifetime and to be maintained out of 
my Estate, and after her decease the said Negro girl named 
Tiller, be given unto my grand sons Absolom, and Solomon 
Shepard. 

10th. I give and bequeath unto my Grandson, David 
Sanders, Son of Rebeckah Sanders, one Negro Girl named 
Rhoady. 

11th, I give and bequeath unto my Grand son, Solomon 
Shepard, a Negro Woman named Vilot, and her child; I also 
give a Negro Woman named Dinah, and her three Children, 
to be equally divided between my Grand Sons, Absolom and 
Solomon Shepard. 

12, I give and bequeath unto my Grand son, Solomon Shep- 
ard, that Tract of Land on Boague Sound which his Father 
lived on, and which sd. Land I Bought of Habbicock Rustel, 
and to him and his Heirs forever, but if Solomon should Die 
without Heirs of his Body Lawfully begotten, that then the 
said land shall be given unto David Taylor, son of Elisabeth 
Taylor. 

13th, I further Leave one Negro Girl named Annes to be 
sold by my Executors at their Discretion, and the money 
for said Negro, together with that afore mentioned, to be 
paid by my two sons, Solomon & Elijah Shepard, and all other 
money belonging to my Estate, together with my Houshold 
Furniture, and moveables, and Stock of Cattle, to be Equally 
Divided between my Legatees, to wit, Solomon Shepard, 
Elijah Shepard, Sarah Wallis, Rebecah Sanders, Abigail 
Ward, the Heirs of Jacob Shepard Deacst, the Heirs of Elisa- 
beth Taylor, & (the Heirs of) Absolom & Solomon Shepard, jr., 
which sd. Last three mentioned shall in proportion be Equal 



406 NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



to one Shear. But if the said Negroes, Fehx, Jim, or Rachel 
should die, or either of them, before Solomon or Elijah should 
be Pocest of them that then they shall not pay the sum agreed 
they was valued to. 

Lastly, for the better Executing this my Last Will and 
Testament, I Constitute and appoint Colonal William Thom- 
son, and my two Sons, Solomon and Elijah Shepard, my 
Executors, and I do hereby Utterly Disallow, revoke & Dis- 
annull, All and every other Will or Will by me made, Rati- 
fying and Confirming this and no other to be my Last Will & 
Testament, 

in Wittness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and 
Seal this 30th, day of May in the Year of Our Lord, One thou- 
sand Seven Hundred & Seventy four. 

David Shepard. 

Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared in Presence of us: 

Cornelias Canady. 

her 

Elisabeth Canady. X 

mark 

Gideon Canady. 

The last Will and Testament of David Shepard, deceased, hereunto- 
annexed, was proved before me this thirteenth day of January, 1775, 
by the Oath of Gideon Canady, one of the Subscribing Witnesses there- 
unto, who swore that he was present and did see the said Testator sign, 
seal, publish and declare the same to be and contain his last Will and 
Testament; and that at the time thereof he was of sound and disposing 
mind and memory. And Solomon and EHjah Shepard, two of the Execu- 
tors in the said Will named, having taken the Oaths of Executors and 
Qualified agreeable to Law, It is Ordered that Letters testamentary 
issue thereon accordingly. Jas. Hasell. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



DANIEL SHINE'S WILL. 

North Carolina, Craven County. 

In The Name of God Amen The 9th Day of May, 1757. 

I, Daniel Shine, being Sick but of Perfect mind and memory 
thanks be given unto God therefore. I make this my Last Will 
and Testament, first of all, I give my Soule into the hands of 
God that gave it, and my Body to the Earth to be Buried after 
a Christian like Manner at the Discretion of my Executors is 
as Thuse(?) 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Son, John Shine, Out of 
Love and Good Will, One English Shilling. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Thos. Shine, One 
Horse Named Roger, One Bead and furniture, and half a Dozen 
Puter Plats and Two Sisable Dishes, and One Sisable Iron Pot 



North Caeolina Wills. 407 



new; and One Negro Fellow Named Tow, after my Debts are 
Paid, and all my Wareing Apparell. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Son, William Shine, 
when he Comes to the Age of Twenty One years, One Negro 
Gurl Named Judah, and One Negro Boy Named Gabriel, and 
One Horse Named Dolphin, And One Bead yt is Called my 
Bead and furniture, and One Pot, and Six Puter Plates and 
Two Sisable Dishes. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Elizabeth 
Vaughan, out of Love and Good Will, One English Shilling. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Son, James Shine, Out 
of Love and Good Will, all the Rest of my Personall and Rale 
Estate as Negroes, Lands, horses, Cattle, Hogs, Household 
furniture. And Out Standing Debts, 

And I make and Ordain my hole and Sole Executors, James 
Shine and John Oliver, Revocking and Disanulling all Other 
Wills and Lagacis before made by me. 

Deniel Shine (Seal) 

Sealed, Signed, and Published, 
Pronounced and Declared, by the 
Said Daniel Shine, as his Last 
Will and Testament in the Pres- 
ence of us the Subscribers: 
Green. 
John Williamson. 
Charles Shinewolf. 

Craven County ss. August Court 1757. 

Present his Majestys Justices: 
Then was the Last Will and Testament of Daniel Shine Exhibited into 
Court and Proved at the Oath of Charles Shinewolf, Who Swor that he 
Saw the Deed. Sign, Seal, Publish and Declare the Within to be his Last 
Will and Testament. And that to the Best of his Knowledg he was of 
Sound Mind and Disposing Memory; and that he also saw the Other 
Evidences Sign as Concuring Evidences with him: at the Same time 
Appeared James Shine, Executor therein Mentioned, and Qualified by 
Taking the Exors. Oath. Ordered that Mr. Secy, have Notice that Letters 
Testamentory Issue Accordingly. 

Test. Peter Conway. D. C. C. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



RICHARD SKINNER'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen, this 18th. day of May, in the 
Year of our lord, 1752. I, Richard Skinner, of the County of 
Perquimans, & Province of No. Carolina, being Sick in body 
but of perfect mind & memory. Thanks be to Almighty God 
Therefore, Calling unto mind the Mortality of my boddy and 
knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, doe make 



408 North Carolina Wills. 



& ordain this my last will & Testament, That is to say, prin- 
cipally, & first of all, I give & Recomend my Soul into the 
hands of God that gave it ; & my boddy I Recomend to the Earth 
to be buried in a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of 
my Exrs. hereafter Namd, Nothing doubting but at the Gen- 
erall Resurection I shall Receive the same again by the power 
of Almighty God my Redeemer. And as touching Such Worldly 
Estate wherewith it hath pleasd God to bless me wth. in this 
life, I give, Demise & Dispose of the Same in the following 
manner & form: 

Imprimis, I will & desire that as Soon as my Death all my 
Just Debts, that in Right or Conceine I owe to every person 
or persons, be dischargd & payd wth. Justice. 

Item, I give & Bequeath to my Dearly belov'd wife, Sarah 
Skinner, the plantation whereon I now live, wth. the liberty 
of Timber for the plantation's use, but none to be Sold nor 
Carried Away, During her widdowhood, as farr back as the 
main Road. And in Case Marrys, my will is that she have the 
one half of said plantation, wth. the dwelUng house, milk 
house. Smoke house & Kitchen During her Naturall life. 

Item, I give & bequeath to my belovd Son, Saml. Skinner, 
the plantation whereon he now lives wth. the lands belonging 
thereto, to be Enjoyd by him & his heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath to my belovd Son, Eavens Skinner 
the plant'n. whereon John Simpson now lives, Lying in Chowan 
County, wth. Two hundred & Ninety Acres of Land, to be 
Enjoyd by him & his heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give & Bequeath to my Belov'd Son, Joshua Skinner, 
my plantation Lying on the Sound Side, formerly call'd Fen- 
dells, Containing One hundred & fifty Acres of Land whereon 
he now lives. Beginning at the Sound Side & Running to the 
back head line, being the one half of the land I purchasd of 
Christian Reed, to be Enjoyd by him & the heirs of his Boddy 
Lawfully Begotten; & in Default of Such heirs to my Beloved 
Son, John Skinner; & the heirs of his boddy Lawfully Begotten. 

Item, I give & Bequeath to my Belov'd Son, William Skinner, 
my back plantation adjoyning the plantation whereon I now 
live, from the back head line unto the Main Road, & in case 
my wife marrye I give the other half of the plantation whereon 
I now live Unto my Said Son, William, & After her Death I 
give the Said Plantation wth. the houses & lands belonging 
thereto, unto my Said Son, William Skinner, to be Enjoyd by 
him & the heirs of his boddy lawfully begotten; & in Default 
of Such heir, unto my belov'd Son, Samuel Skinner, & the heirs 
of his boddy lawfully begotten; And in default of Such heir, 
unto my Son, Joshua Skinner, & the heirs of his Boddy lawfully 
begotten; & in Default of Such heir to my Son, John Skinner, 
& the heirs of his boddy lawfully Begotten. 



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Item, I give & bequeath unto my Son, John Skinner, my 
plantation Lying on the sound Side, formerly called Petifers, 
wth. one hundred & fifty Acres of land, being the other half 
of the land I Purchased of Chris'r. Reed, to be enjoyd by him 
& the heirs of his boddy lawfully begotten; and in Default of 
Such heir unto my belov'd Son, Joshua Skinner, & the heirs 
of his boddy lawfully begotten. 

Item, I give and bequeath I give & Bequeath unto my Dearly 
Beloved Wife, Sarah Skinner, the Sole use of the plantation 
whereon Thomas Munds now lives, lying in Chowan County, 
during her widdowhood, & at or after her Marriage or Death, 
I give & Bequeath unto my belovd Son, Saml. Skinner, the said 
plantation wth. one hundred & fifty Acres of land, to be enjoyd 
by him & his heirs for ever. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my belov'd Son, Saml. Skinner, 
my Negro Girl namd Serenah, to be enjoyd by him & his heirs 
for ever. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my belov'd Son, Joshua Skin- 
ner, my negro Girl Venus, to be enjoyd by him & his heirs for 
ever. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my belov'd Son, Willm. Skin- 
ner, my negro Girl nam'd Hannah, one feather Bed & furniture, 
four Cows & Calves, Six head of Sheep, two Iron potts & one 
Ovell Table, to the Value of twelve Shillings & Six pence 
Virga. Money. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my beloved Son, John Skinner, 
my negro boy namd Frank, one feather bed & furniture, four 
Cows & Calves, Six head of Sheep, two Iron potts & one Ovell 
Table to the Value of twelve Shills. & Six pence Virga. money. 

Item, my will & desire is that my two Negroes, Namly, Sail & 
Zangoe be Continued in the possession off, & for the use of my 
wife Untill her Marriage, or death, & then my will is that the 
above namd two Negroes & their Encrease, if any, be Equally 
Devided between my five Sons, Namely: Samuel, Eavens, 
Joshua, William & John, to be enjoyd by them & their heirs 
for Ever. 

Item, I give unto my belovd wife, Sarah Skinner, the use of 
my Negro woman namd Flora, & her Increase, if any. During her 
Naturall life, & at her Decease my will & Desire is that the said 
Negro woman Nam'd Flora, & her Increase if any, be Eaqually 
Devided between my five Sons, Namely: Samuel, Eavens, 
Joshua, William, & John, to be enjoyd by them & their heirs 
for Ever. 

Item, I give unto my Dearly belovd wife, Sarah Skinner, 
the use of all the rest & Residue of my Personall Estate During 
her Widdowhood; & after her Marriage, to have one third of 
sd. personall Estate to her own use & Benefitt; the other two 
thirds of said Estate after my wife's part is taken out, to be 



410 North Carolina Wills. 



Eaqually Devided between my five Sons, Namely: Samuel, 
Eavens, Joshua, William, & John, to be enjoydby them & their 
heirs for Ever. It is my will & Desire that in case Either one 
or more of the Young Negroes bequeathed my Sons, Should 
Die before the Devision of my Estate, or they are possesd wth. 
them. It is my Desire that the Value of Such Negroes or negro, 
as may happen to die as afforsd. Shall be made Good unto him 
or them out of my Estate. 

My Will & Desire is that in Case there should hereafter arrise 
any Disputes or Differences between my wife & Children, or 
any of them, that Joseph White, John Harvey, & Benjamin 
Harvey, or any two of them, doe Decide or determine the Same, 
and they, the said Joseph White, John Harvey & Benjamin 
Harvey, or any two of them, is hereby Appointed whole & Sole 
Arbitrators of any Disputes or Differences that may arise be- 
tween my wife & Children, or any of them, by Virtue of this 
my Will, 

And Lastly, of this my last will Testament I doe Nominate, 
Constitute, Ordain & Appoint my Dearly belov'd Wife, Sarah 
Skinner, Executrix, My belov'd Son, Samual Skinner, my Be- 
lov'd Son, Joshua Skinner, my belov'd Son, William Skinner, 
& my belov'd Son, John Skinner, Executors to this my last will 
& Testament, to See it Strictly fullfill'd in all its parts. Revoking 
& Disallowing all other will or wills by me made, Ratifying & 
Confirming this to be my last will and Testament. 

in Witness whereoff, I have hereunto sett my hand & Seal, 
the day & Year Above Written. 

his 

Richard X Skinner (Seal) 

mark 

Sign'd, Seal'd, Publish'd, Pro- 
nounc'd & Declar'd by the Said 
Richd. Skinner, to be his last will 
& Testament in Presence off us 
who are likewise Witnesses to the 
under written Memdm. at same 
time 

Joseph White, affd. 

Peter Jones, affd. 

John Harvey. 

Memerandum: that it is my will & desire that my Grand 
Daughter have, & doe hereby Give & bequeath unto my Said 
Grand Daughter, Sarah Skinner, one Cow and Calf. 

As Witness my hand the Date Above Mentiond 

his 

Richard X Skinner (SEAL) 

mark 

Sarah ) Qualified affm 

Joshua [ & Willm Qualified by Oath 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 411 



Perquimans County, ss. July Court, anno Dom., 1752. 

Present His Majestys Justices: 
These may Certifie that the will hereunto annexed and the Memoran- 
dum, was duly Proved in Open Court by the affirmations of Joseph White 
& Peter Jones, two of the Subscribing Evidences thereto, and at the Same 
time appeard. Sarah Skinner Exx. & Joshua Skinner Exr. who was duly 
Qualified thereto by taking the affermation by law appointed & WilUam 
Skinner another Exr. was duly Qualified thereto by taking the Oath by 
law appointed. Ordered that the Secretary or his Deputy of Said Province 
have notice, that Letters Testamentary issue thereon as the law Directs. 

Test. Edmund Hatch, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN SLADES' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. 

This Sixth Day of September, Anno, Seventeen hundred & 
forty three. I, John Slade, of Hyde County, in the province 
of North CaroHna, being Sick & weak of Body, but of Perfect 
Sense & Memory, Blessed be God for it, do Constitute & Ordain 
this my Last Will & Testament, That is is to Say, first, I Give 
& bequeath my Soul to God that Gave it me; & my body I 
Commit to the Earth to be buried in a Chrisitan Like Manner; 
and as for what worldly Goods the Lord in his Mercy hath been 
pleased to bestow on me I Give & bequeath as followeth, Viz.: 

Imprimis, I Give unto my Eldest Son, John Slade, the plan- 
tation he now lives on, with a hundred & twenty five Acres of 
Land, it being the Land I bought of John Smith, Cooper, to 
him & his heirs for ever. 

Item, I Give to my Son, Benjamin Slade, the plantation 1 
now dwell on with a Line that I have made adjoyning to the 
Land I bought of John Smith, Cooper, & So running up the 
Creek to a Pine Markt, & So round to the Said Land that I 
bought of the Said Smith, to him & his heirs for ever. 

Item, I Give to my Son, Wilham Hodges Slade, the remainder 
Part of the Manner Plantation which in my Patent is five hun- 
dred & Eighty Acres, of what is Left out of the Patent o^ my Son, 
Benjamin Slade Land, which I have bounded by Markt trees; 
& Also a tract Land one hundred & fifty Six Acres of Land & ad- 
joining to the former pieces of Land, to him & his heirs for ever. 

Item, I Give unto my Son, Hezekiah Slade, the Remainder 
part of two hundred & fifty Acres as by patent doth appear; 
& also the remainder part of one hundred & fifty Acres I bought 
of Francis Banks, it being the remainder part of both parcels 
I haveing already made a deed of Gift & Given to my Daughter, 
Mary Jewel, & her husband Ben: Jewel, as by bounds doth 
appear that I have made be the Same more or Less, & the re- 
mainder of the said two parcels of Land I Give unto my Son, 
Hezekiah Slade, & his heirs for ever. 



412 North Caeolina Wills. 



Item, I have already Given to my Daughter, Mary Jewel, 
& Benj : Jewel, her husband, two hundred Acres of Land, be 
the Same More or Less, as by a Deed a Gift More & at Large 
appears bearing date the Sixth Day of September, Anno, 
1737: & also a parcel of Cattle, which is to be there full part 
& portion of My Estate & I Demise that they shall not Come 
in for no more. 

Item, I Give unto my Son, Hez: Slade, one Gun. 

Item, I Give unto my Son, Wm: Hodges Slade, one Gun. 

Item, I Give unto my Son, Benjn: Slade, one Gun. 

Item, I Give unto my Son, Hez: Slade, one Cow & Calf. 

Item, I Give unto my Son, Wm: Hodges Slade, what Cattle 
is in his Mark which is under Square the Left ear. 

Item, I Give unto my Son, Benjn: Slade, what Cattle is in 
his Mark which is Crop & an under bit & one Slit in the Right 
Ear. 

Item, I Give unto my Daughter, Sarah Slade, what Cattle 
is in her Mark which is under Square the Right Ear. 

Item, I Give unto my Daughter, Kezia Slade, one feather 
bed & furniture. 

Item, I Give unto my welbeloved Wife, Abigal Slade, all the 
rest of my Moveables within Doors & Without, that I have not 
already, be it of what kind Soever, or in any wise appertaining 
to me, to her & her Disposals. 

And I will that my Wife, Abigal Slade, be my Sole Executrix 
of this my Last Will & Testament & that She Satisfie all my 
Debt that I Justly owe to any Person. 

his 

John X Slade. (SEAL) 

mark 

Signed, Sealed & Pronounced in 
the Presence of us, to be the Last 
Will & Testament of the Testator: 

Richard Leath. 

William Wilkinson. 

Uriah Collins 

Hyde County, Decbr. Court, 1743. (1743) 

The with in will was proved in open Court by the oath of Richd. Leath 
& Wm. Wilkerson, two of the Subscribing Evedenccs thereto, ordered 
that Secretary have notice thereof. 

Wm. Barrow, Clk. Cr. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



SAMUEL SLADE'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, I, Samuel Slade, of Beufort 
County, within the Province of North Carolina, Planter, being 
in good Health of Body & in Perfect Sound Mind & Memory, 



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praised be God for it, But Knowing the uncertainty of this 
Life and that it is appointed for all men One to die, Do make. 
Ordain, Constitute & appoint This to be my last Will & Testa- 
ment, To Say, First, I Will that all my Just Debts be paid, 
my Funeral Rights dischrged & satisfied ; And as Touching my 
Worldly Goods I give, bequeath & Devise in Manner following 
to: 

First, to my beloved Daughter, Elizabeth, Wife of William 
Dunbarr, give my two Female Slaves known by the Names 
Serey & Judey, but the Child that Serey is at this Time preg- 
nant with I give unto my Grand Daughter, Mary, the Eldest 
Daughter, of William Dunbarr & my Daughter Elizabeth. I 
also give unto my Daughter, Elizabeth, aforesaid. One Bed of 
Feathers, One Pair of Sheets, One Rugg & a Bed stead & three 
Cows & their Calves. Unto my Grand-Son, Samuel Dunbarr, 
I give & bequeath all that Tract or Parcel of Land, being & 
lying on the South Side of Pamtico River, at the Head of Blounts 
Creek, & on a Branch known by the Name of Good Neighbour- 
hood Branch, & near this Land whereon I now Dwell, which 
Land was granted Unto me by his Excelency Gabriel Johnston, 
the Present Governor of this Province. 

unto my beloved Daughter, Hanah, the Wife of William 
Tossyue (?) I give two Shillings, Sterling, with full Value in 
Current Money of the Province. 

unto my Grandson Samuel Blount, son of James Blount, 
begotten on the Body of my Daughter and his late wife Jane, 
I give my Negro Male Slave Named Joshawa, that is now a Child 
about four Years of Age; and also two Cows & their Calves. 

Unto my Grand Daughter, Mary Blount, Daughter of 
James & Jane Deceesed as aforesaid. I give my Negro Female 
Negro Slave named Charley, now an Infant, an also two 
Cows & their Calves. 

Unto my Dearly beloved Daughter, Susana Slade, I give. 
Devise & bequeath this my Manner Plantation, whereon I 
now Dwell with all the Buildings, Houses, Edifices and Improve- 
ments thereon & all the Tools, Tackell & utinsils thereunto be- 
longing, with all other my Lands not before given, to be holden 
to her & her Heirs, as also all the Rest, Remainer & Residue 
of my Estate as Goods, Chattels, Apperrell, HouseHold Furni- 
ture, & Slaves. Especially Jack & Jerome & Sam & Nan, and 
all other things or Part of my Worldly Estate unto me belong- 
ing, or any wise appertaining, all these I give unto my Daughter, 
Susana, aforesaid. 

I Do nominate & appoint my beloved Daughter, Susana, to 
Executrix & Benjamin Rigney & Jacob Nevell, both of the 
County, Executors of this my last Will & Testament. 

Samuel Slade (SEAL 



414 NoKTH Cakolina Wills. 



Signed, Sealed, Published & De- 
clared this Seventeenth Day. of 
March, in the Year of Our Lord 
God 1746. In the Presence of: 

Richard Evans. 

Thos. James. 

Phillip Shute. 

her 

Mary X Dunbarr. 

mark 

Beaufort County, ss. December Court 1746. 

Present his Majesty's Justices: 
These are to certify that the within last Will & Testament of Samuel 
Slade, late of the said County, Planter, Deceased, was exhibited into 
open Court & proved by the Oaths of Thos. James & Phillip Shute, Sign- 
ing Evidences thereto, who swear that they see'd the afsd. Deceasd'Sign, 
Seal, Publish & Declare the Within to be his last Will & Testament, and 
that they seed the other Subscribing Evidences witness the Same. Benja. 
Rignie Exor. within named qualified himself by taking the Exor's Oath 
according to Law. Ordered that the Secrty. have Notice thereof. 

Testis. John Forbis. Cler. Curill. 

Recorded in Will Book 6, page 45. 



SAMUEL SLOCUMB'S WILL. 

North Carolina. May 8th: 1712. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Samuell Slocumb, of Bath 
County, in ye province of North Carolina, Planter, this being 
my last Will & Testamt: 

All my wearing Clothes I Give to my bror: John Slocumb, 
I Give to my bror. Wm. Smyth two Cowes & Calves and to 
my bror. Solomn: Smyth, two more Cowes & Calves. And to 
my sister, Isabel Smyth, two Cowes & Calves more. I Give 
to my Mother, ten Cowes & One bed tick; And one bed tick 
to Margt: Davis, the rest of my Estate I Give to my Mother 
& my bror. John Slocumb & Margt. Davis, to be equally Divided 
between them. 

his 

Samll: X Slocumb (SEAL) 

mark 

Signed, Sealed & Delivered In 
ye presence of: 

Wm: Brice. 
LoviCK Thomas. 
Ann Brice. 

North Carolina, ss. 

By the Honble. the Presidt. &ca. 
It being Certifyed unto me that Samll. Slocumb is Dead & hath made 
and put his last will & Testament in writeing, a true Copy whereof is 
hereunto annexed, And not haveing appointed any Execrs. therein; & 



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his Mother, Eliza Smyth, & his bror. John Slocumb, and Margt. Davis, 
being therein mentioned Genii. Legatees, by wch: they have right to be 
Admrs. wth ye said Will Annexed. These are therefore to Impower them, 
ye Said Eliza Smyth, John Slocumb, & Margt: Davis, to enter in & upon, 
all & Singuler, ye Goods & Chatties, rights and Credits, of ye Said Samuell 
Slocumb whereevtr in this Governmt: to be found and ye Same into 
their possession to take, and a true Inventory thereof, appraised according 
to Law, to returne into ye Secys. Office within One Yeare after the Date 
hereof, and all ye Just Debts of ye Deed, to pay Soe farr as ye Said Estate 
will Extend or amount to. And the remaindr: to dispose of as by the Said 
Will is appointed, Security being given for ye true performance hereof. 

Given und'r my hand & ye Seale of ye Collony, this 3d: day of Augt: 
1713. Thos. Pollock. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



JOHN SNOAD'S WILL. 

North Carolina. Sst. 

In the Name of God, Amen. I, John Snoad, of the County 
of Beaufort, Province Afsd., being in Great weakness of body 
but of Sound & Perfect mind and memory. Doe make & ordain 
this my Present Last Will & Testament, In manner & form 
Following, Vizt., First & Principally I Commend my Soul 
Into the hands of Almighty God, hoping through the Meritts 
and Death of my Savour Jesus Christ, to have Full & Free 
pardon of all my Sins, and to Inherit Everlasting life; & as 
touching the Disposal! of all such Temporal Estates as itt 
hath Pleased Almighty God to Bestow upon my, I give & 
Dispose thereof in Manner Following: 

Imprimis, I will that all my Just Debts shall be paid & 
Discharged. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my son, Henry Snoad, my 
Plantaion I now Dwell on. Containing two Hundred & Twenty 
Five Acres of Land, to him and his heirs For ever, reserving 
one third for my wife, ye use & Benefitt of the two front rooms, 
& the three Front Chambers of my Dwelling House, w'th the 
Priviledge of the Smoak house to Smoak her meat & the Barn 
to put her Crope In; & I also Give & Bequeath unto my Son, 
Henry Snoad, a Certain tract of Land Containing Six hundred 
and Forty Acres Lying on the West side of the little Beaver 
Dam, in maules Neck; and I give and Bequeath unto my son, 
Henry Snoad a Certain tract of Land on the North side of 
Pamplico River, and on the west side of the herring run, 
bounding on Sam'le Boutwell Land; & I also Give & bequeath 
unto my Son, Henry Snoad, a Certain tract of Land Contain- 
ing Six hundred and forty Acres of Land lying In the County 
of Beaufort, on the north Side of pamplico River & on the 
west side of Grindell Creek, & was by me purchased of Mr. 
Thompson, & by him purchased of Thos. Roper. 



416 NoETH Carolina Wills. 



Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Wm. Snoad, a 
Certain tract of Land Containing Six hundred & Forty Acres 
of Land lying on the west Side of the mouth of white oak 
River, & on Queens Creek, & was taken up by Capt. Joell 
Martin; & I give & Bequeath unto my Son, Wm. Snoad, a 
Certain tract of Land Containing one hundred Acres Lying 
on the North Side of Pamphco River & was by me purchased 
of Thos. Norcom; and I Give & Bequeath unto my son, Wilham 
Snoad, one Moiety of a Certain tract of Land Containing 
Six hundred & Forty Acres, lying on the north side of Pamplico 
River & was by me purchased of Wm. Little, Esqr., & by him 
purchased of Thos. Roper; and I Give and Bequeath unto 
my Son, Wm. Snoad, a Certain tract of Land Containing Six 
hundred & Forty Acres, lying on the north Side of pamplico 
River and In the Fork of Moy's Beaver Dam. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, John Snoad, one 
Moiety of a Certain tract of Land containing Six hundred and 
Forty Acres of Land, lying on the North Side of pamplico 
River on the west side of Grindell Creek, & was by me pur- 
chased of Wm. Little, Esqr., & by him purchased of Thos. 
Roper. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my well Beloved wife, Elizth 
Snoad, my Negro Man Robin & his wife Africa, my Negro 
man Aungus & his wife Hannah, & my Negro man London. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Henry Snoad, my 
Mullato man Pompey, and my Negro man Huffey. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Wm. Snoad, my 
Negro man Kent, and my Negro man Salem. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Daughter, Mary Snoad, 
my Negro man Windsor & his wife Rose. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Daughter, Anne Snoad, 
My Negro man Will & his wife Venus. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Elizth Snoad, 
my Negro man Patrick and his wife Martha. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my son, John Snoad, my two 
Negro Children, Vizt: Virgill and Homer. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Daughter, Sarah Snoad, 
My two Negro Children, Scanderbeg & Tamerlane. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Son, John Snoad & my 

Daughter, Sar Snoad, my Negro Man Cato, to be Equally 

Divided Betwixt them. 

Furthermore, itt is my will that none of these Legacies 
are to be Delivered till the Afsd. Children are of Age, or till 
the Day of Marriag. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my well Beloved wife 
Elizth Snoad, two of the Largest & one of the Smaller Feather 
Beds w'th Furniture, & one of the Sack Bottom Bedstea . 



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Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my son, Henry Snoad, one 
Feather Bed with Furniture. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, Wm. Snoad, one 
Feather bed with Furniture. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Mary Snoad 
one Feather bed w'th Furniture. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Anne Snoad, 
one Feather bed with Furniture. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, EUzth 
Snoad, one Feather bed w'th Furniture. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my well beloved wife, 
Eliz'th Snoad, All the pewter, brass & Iron potts that I had 
by her, Likewise the Chest of Drawers Standing In the new 
Chamber and the table Standing in the New ro'm. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, Henry Snoad, 
Vizt: all the Chairs, Tables, Chests, Chest of Drawers, Desks, 
Pictures, books, Silver Spoons, Tea Spoons, Pewter, Brass, 
Iron potts and Kettles & what did belong to me, as also the 
New Gun hanging over the Middle room Door and my small 
sword and belt. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, Wm. Snoad, My 
Hangers, Hanging In the new Room. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Son, Henry Snoad. & 
my Son, Wm. Snoad, all my Cloaths and Saddles to be Equally 
Divided Between them. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, mary Snoad, 
my New Side Saddle. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my well Beloved wife, 
Eliz'th Snoad, all the Cattle, horses. Mares, hoggs &c, that 
Runs at Rumney Marsh, and a third part of the Sheep. 

Item, The rest of my Cattle, horses, hoggs. Sheep &c, to 
be Equally Divided Amongst my Children, Henry Snoad, Wm. 
Snoad, Mary Snoad, Anne Snoad & Eliz'th Snoad. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Son, Henry Snoad, the my 
Part of the Great Pettiauger. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Son, Wm. Snoad, my 
little Peteiauger. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Son In Law, John Fry, 
my black mare Branded I — I — I S. 

Item, I Likewise Give & Bequeath unto my Well Beloved wife, 
Eliz'th Snoad, a third part of Debts that is Due to me at the 
time of my Decease, the paying a third part of Charges For 
Collecting; & I give & Bequeath unto my well Beloved wife 
Eliz'th Snoad, a third part of Merchandize I shall be possest 
w'th at that time. Either at home or abroad; & a third part 
of Bottles, Earthenware &c. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my well beloved wife, Eliz'th 
Snoad, one of my plows. 

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Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Son, Henry Snoad, my 
three Mills & my Cross Cutt Saw. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my well beloved wife Eliz'th 
Snoad, my horse Cartt. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Son Henry, Snoad, my 
two large Looking Glases. 

Furthermore, itt is my will that my son, Henry Snoad, shall 
pay unto my Children the Sum of Sixty pounds when they 
are of age or att the Day of Marriage. 

Furthermore, itt is my will that my son, Henry Snoad, shall 
have the Care & Management of the Negroes till the time of 
Delivery as Afsd., he, ye Sd. Henry Snoad, Allowing his Broth- 
ers & Sisters Vizt: Wm. Snoad, Mary Snoad, Anne Snoad & 
Eliz'th Snoad, a handsome and proportionable maintainance. 

Furthermore, itt is my will that my Son, Wm. Snoad, shall 
be possest w'th the Benefitt of his Negroes att Eighteen years 
of Age. 

Furthermore, itt is my will that all those Legacies that I 
have given to my Children is to them & their Heirs Forever. 

And, I Doe hereby Consitutte & Appoint My Brother In 
Law, Wm. Martin, my Brother In Law, Walley Chauncey, & 
my Son, Henry Snoad, Executors of this my last will & Testa- 
ment; hereby Revoking all former wills by me made. 

In witness whereof, I, the said John Snoad, have to this 
my last will and Testament, Hereunto Sett my hand & Seall, 
this 21st. day of June, Anno Dom., 1743. 

Jno. Snoad, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed & Delivered In 
the Presence of us: 

Henry Lucas. 
Elizabeth Leaks, 
Sarah Lucas. 

No. Carolina. 

This day Henry Lucas and Sarah Lucas, two of the Subscribing Evi- 
dences to the execution of the within will appeared before me and on the 
Holy Evangelists made Oath, that they saw the Testator, John Snoad, 
sign, seal And publish the within Instrument as his last will and Testa- 
ment; and that the Sd. Testator was then of perfect & sound disposing 
mind & Memory. 

Bath Town, Septr. 1st, 1743. J. Montgomery, C. 

Septr. 1st. 1743. 
Then appeared before me William Martin and Henry Snoad, two of 
the Exec'rs appointed by the within Will and took the Oath by Law ap- 
pointed to be taken for the qualification of Executors. 

J. MONTGOMREY, C. J. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



jSTokth Caeolina Wills. 419 



HENRY SNOAD'S WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen. I, Henry Snoad, of the 
County of Beaufort, in the Province of North Carolina, being 
Sick & weak in Body, but of Sound mind, do make & ordain 
this my last Will & Testament: 

First & principally, I recommend my Soul into the Hands 
of Almighty God, hoping thro' the merits & intercession of 
our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ, to have full & free pardon 
of all my Sins & to inherit everlasting life; and as touching 
all such temporal Estate as it hath pleased him to bestow 
upon me, I do chspose of it in manner following. Viz: 

Imprimis, I will and desire that all my just Debts & Funeral 
Expenses be paid as soon as possible after my Decease. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Son, John Peyton Snoad, 
the Plantation whereon I now live, containing four hundred & 
fifty acres of land; and also the Plantation I bought of John 
Lane, together with all the Houses, Fields, Improvements & 
Appurtenances belonging to both & either of them, to him 
& his Heirs for ever: Provided, nevertheless, & I do declare 
it to be my Intent & meaning, that my Sister, Mary Lane, 
have the quiet use & Occupation of the plantation I bought 
of John Lane aforesd., during her Life. Likewise I give & 
bequeath unto my Sd. son, John Peyton Snoad, my Planta- 
tion lying on the Herring Run, binding on the Plantation, I 
bought of John Lane, containing three hundred acres of Land. 
Likewise, I give & bequeath unto my sd. Son, John Peyton 
Snoad, my Silver Watch, my Silver hilted Sword (now in the 
possession of Stephen Cade), my Silver Shoe & Knee Buckles, 
Six Large Silver Spoons, my Silver Can, my Gold Sleeve But- 
tons, my Mahogany Desk, & my gilt fram'd Looking Glass, & 
my large China Bowl. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Son, Benja. Snoad, my 
Plantation lying in the Cow pen Neck, below Wm. Spear's, 
containing Six hundred & fourty Acres of Land. Likewise, I 
give & bequeath unto my sd. Son, Benja. Snoad, My Plan- 
tation lying at the Mouth of white Oak River, on Queens 
Creek, containing Six hundred & fourty Acres, to him & his 
Heirs for ever. Likewise, I give & bequeath unto my sd. 
Son, Benja. Snoad, my Silver hilted Sword that was my Fath- 
er's, Six large Silver Spoons, my black Walnut Looking Glass, 
& all my China Ware that is now at home, excepting what is 
before bequeathed. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Daughter, Ann Snoad, 
my Plantation lying at the Mouth of Blunt's Creek, conta'ing 
four hundred & fourty Acres, to her & her Heirs for ever. 
Likewise, I give & bequeath unto my sd. Daughter, Ann Snoad, 



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Six Silver Tea Spoons, my Silver Tea Tongs, my Silver Pepper 
Box, my Tea Table, & all my China Ware & cloaths that were 
her Mothers, now in Possession of my Aunt Chauncy. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my sd. Sons, John Peyton 
Snoad & Benja. Snoad, all my Books to be equally divided 
between them. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Sisters, fourty Shillings 
sterl. apiece, to buy each of them a Ring. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto my Sister, Mary Lane, 
enough Money to purchase a couple of Slate Grave Stones, 
for her Son Jno. Snoad Lane, who lies buried in my Orchard. 

Item, Likewise, I give & bequeath unto my Friend Walley 
Chauncey, hereafter named my Executor, my black Stallion, 
wch I bought of Stephen Cade, together with my best Bridle, 
Saddle, Case of Pistols, & Gun that was my Fathers; and I 
also give & bequeath unto his Wife, my Aunt Chauncy, fourty 
Shillings sterl., to buy her a Ring, & also Five pounds sterl. 
to be disposed of (as) she shall think fit. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my Friend, James Bonner, 
hereafter named my Executor, my Gun & Sword that was my 
brother William's. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath unto William Oglesby, My Ap- 
prentice, A set of Carter's Tools, & a new Suit of Cloaths. 

Item, I give & Bequeath unto my sd. Children, John Peyton 
Snoad, Benja. Snoad, & Ann Snoad, all the remaining part of 
my Estate, wether real or Personal, to be equally divided be- 
tween them. And it is my Will & Desire, that my Executors 
hereafter named, keep my Estate together & employ the Same 
to support, maintain & educate my Children until they, or 
either of them, shall arrive to the Age of twenty one Years, or 
marry, then to be divided by my Executors, & each Childs 
portion delivered, as above bequeathed, unto them; but in 
case two of my Executors shall decease, before the time, then 
the sd. Division & Delivery to be made by the Surviving 
Executor in Conjunction with two of the Court to be ap- 
pointed for that purpose; but if none of the Executors should 
Survive then, the sd. Division & delivery to be made by three 
members of the Court, to be appointed for that purpose. It 
is likewise my Will & Desire, that what Money arises out of 
my Estate more than will maintain &"Educate my sd. Children, 
be applyed to purchase young Negores for my sd. Children. 
Likewise it is my Will & Desire that my Executors sell such 
of my Light wood Lands, as shall become useless to my Es- 
tate, both the Lands At Brush Fare, & wch I took up in con- 
junction wth Jos. Hardee, and likewise the perishable Move- 
ables, reserving the Leather Chairs & three of the best Feather 
Beds & Furniture, & also the Mill situated on the Herring Run. 
It is likewise my Will & Desire that my Executors bring up my 



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Son's to some reputable Calling, according as their Genius shall 
incline. Likewise it is my Desire that my Executors procure 
Gravestones for all my deceased Friends that ly buried in my 
Plantaion. 

And, I do hereby constitute, authorize & appoint my trusty 
Friend, Walley Chauncy, my trusty Friend James Bonner, my 
trusty Friend, John Hardee, & my trusty Friend, Edwd. 
Salter, Executors of this my last Will & Testament, hereby 
revoking all former & other Wills by me made. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal, 
This 20th day of May, 1752. 

Henry Snoad. (Seal) 
Signed, Sealed, published & 
declared by the Testator, to be 
his last Will & Testament in pres- 
ence of: 

Saml. Boutwell, 
Ann Willoubey. 
Griffeth Howell. 

Beaufort County, ss. 

At a Court held at Bath Town for the said County, at the Court house, 
on the second tuesday in December, and 12th. day of the same Month, 
Anno Dom., 1752. 

Present his Majesty's Justices. 

These are to certify that Griffith Howell, one of the Subscribing evidences 
to the within Will appear'd in Open Court and made Oath on the holy 
Evangelists, that he was present and Saw Henry Snoad Sign, Seal and 
declare the within Instrument of writing to be his last Will and Testament, 
and that the said Henry Snoad was at that time of Sound and disposeing 
mind and Memory; and that he also saw Samuel Boutwell and Anne 
Willoughby, the other subscribing Witnesses sign their names thereto 
at the same time. Then Walley Chauncy and John Hardee, Exors. of 
the said Will appear'd in Open Court and took the Oath of Exors, in due 
form. Whereupon it was Ordered by the said Court that Mr. Secretary 
have notice thereof that Letters Testamentary Issue thereupon as the 
Law directs. Test. Will Ormond, Cler Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



SETH SOTHELL'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Seth Sothel, of the County 
of Albemarle, wthin ye province of Carolina, Esqr., being 
(throug Mercy) of Perfect Mind and Memory, Doe ordaine 
and Make this my last Will and Testament in Manner and 
forme following: 

Imprs. I give and bequeath unto my Loving frien, Francis 
Hartley, the plantation where he now dwells for the tearme 
of five years, wch is to Commence from the day of my death, 



422 KoRTH Carolina Wills. 



and two thirds of my Signory, bounding on flatty Creeke and 
Pasquotank River, for and during the Naturall Live of him 
the Said, Francis Hartley, and his Wife, and after their dis- 
ease, to Anna Sothell my Wife, her heirs and assigns for ever. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to Edward Foster, Esqr., my 
father in Law, all that my Plantation at Cuscopinum, to him, 
his heirs and assigns for ever; and Thirty heads of Cattle be- 
longing to the Said Plantation, & one Negroe Man. 

Item, I Give unto WiUiam Duckinfield, Esqe., five pounds 
to buy him a Gold Ring: Item I give unto William Wilkison, 
five pounds to buy him a Gold Ring: Item I give unto Mr. 
Henderson Walker five pounds to buy him a Gold Ring. 

Item, I Give unto Edward Wade all y my Plantation where 
Mr. Thomas Evins now dwells in Little River, to him & his 
assigns, for and Dureing his Naturall life, and after his dis- 
ease to Anna Sothell, my Wife, her heirs and Assigns for ever. 

Lastly, I Give and bequeath unto my Deare & entirely well 
beloved wife, Anna Blunt, all my Lands, Plantations, Tenna- 
ments, and Hereditaments wch I Now have (in ye Province 
of Carolina Adjoining or Bounding on Salmon Creek, Kendricks 
Creeke, Little River, Flatty Creeke, and the River of Pasquo- 
tank, to her, the Said Anna Sothrel, her heirs & assigns for 
ever: excepting the Tearme of five years to Mr. Hartley, and 
that the Sd. Mr. Hartley and his Wife, and Mr. Edward Wade, 
may hold all the Lands above bequeathed to them for their 
Natural lives, and the Said Anna, my Wife, to have it in 
Reversion, and I Give and Bequeath unto the above Named 
Anna Sothell, my Wife: 

All my Personall Estate whatsoever, to witt., all my goods 
and Chatteles, Mouvables and Immouvables, Rights and 
Creditts wthin the abovesaid Province of Carolina, for ever, 
And I doe make the Said Anna Sothell, my Wife, my Whole 
and Sole Executirx of this my last Will and Testament. 

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand and 
Seale the five and Twentyeth day of January, one thousand. 
Six hundred eighty nine. 1689/90 

Seth Sothell. (Seal) 

Sealed, Signed & Delivered 
in the presence of: 

Wm. Wilkison. 
Henderson Walker. 
John Lowes. 
Wm. Wollard. 

Signum 

Sarah X Wollard. 

Proved by the oath of Sarah Wollard before mee, the Subscriber the 
3 day of February, Anno Do: 1693/4. 

William Wilkison. 



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Proved in Court by the oath of Colloll Wm. Wilkison, and Capt. Hen- 
derson Walker, ye 5th of Feb'ry, Anno Do., 1693/4. 

Attested Edward Mayo, CIr. 

Whereas Anna Sothell hath upon the 5th day of February Anno Di., 
1693, in open Court proved ye above written to be the last will testum of 
Seth Sothell, esqr., her deceased husband, and shee being thereby consti- 
tuted sole executrix of the Same, these are to empower the Said Anna 
Sothell to take into her Possession all & every the estate of the said Seth 
Sothell wherever in this govenment to be found, and the same to dispose 
of according to the import and Meaning of of the said last will and testa- 
mt. 

Given undr our hands, and the Seal of the County, the 26th. day of March, 
Ano Dim., 1693. regett the 26th of March 1693. 

W. Glover. 
Philip Ludwell. 
Tho. Harvy. Francis Jones. 

Wm. WrLKisoN. Saml. Swanne. 
Tho. Pollock Daniel Alkehurst, 

Sect. 

Copied from Recorded Copy of Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary 
of State. 



ARON SPRINGS' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, I, Aron Spring, of the County 
Beaufort, and in the province of North Carolina, Calling to 
mind uncertainty of this Transitory Life, & being well As- 
sured that all men are born to Dye, & not knowing how Soon 
it may please the Almighty God to Call me out of this present 
State of Life, Do make, ordain, Constitute and appoint this 
to be my last Will & Testament, in manner and form as fol- 
lows: 

Imprimis, I Give and Devise & Bequeath to my Son, Robert 
Spring, the plantation whereon he now Lives, & one hundred 
Acres of Land belonging to the aforesaid plantation, which 
said Land I give to my said Son, Robert, & to his heirs and 
Assigns for ever. 

Item, I Give, Devise & Bequeath to my Two Youngest 
Sons, James Spring, & Abraham Spring, four hundred & forty 
Acres of Land to be Divided between the two; that is to say, 
Abraham to have my manner plantation Up the Swamp to 
the Brink, from thence South to the Back Line; & all the Land 
on the North side of March, to my Son, James; which said 
Land I give to my Two Sons & their heirs & Assigns for ever. 

Item, I Lend to my beloved Wife, Martha Spring, my 
manner plantation During her widowhood & no longer. Also, 
I lend to my sd. Wife, Martha, one Negroe woman called 
Sew, during the Life of my said Wife & at her Decease, that 
the said Negroe Wench & her incres to be Eckely Devide 
between My Two Youngest Sons, Abraham & James Spring. 
Also, I Give to my Wife, Martha Spring, one Feather Bed & 



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Furniture, & one Whit horse, & four Cows & Calves, & one 
small Iron Pott. Also, I Lend to my well beloved Wife, 
Martha Spring, one Large Bason, & one Large Pewter Dish & 
four Pewter Plates, & one Large Chist, & one Looking Glass. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath to my Son, Robert, one Negroe 
boy called Daniel, Together with what he has allready in 
possession, to him, his heirs Assigns for ever. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my well beloved Dorter 
Dinah, which is know the Wife of William Jessor, Ninty Acres 
of Land lying upon the hed of Goos Creeck, and one Negroe 
Garl called Flory, excepting of the first Child the aforesaid 
Negro brings, to be given to my Son, James Spring. 

Item, I Give, Devise & Bequeath to my Son, Aron Spring, 
one Negroe Boy called Seasor, & one Feather Bed & Furniture, 
& Two Cows & Two Earlings, & Two Ews & Two Lambs, & 
four Sows, and pigs, & one new Gun, one Chist, & one Large 
Iron pott hooks, I give to my sd. Son Aron & his heirs & Esignes 
for ever. 

Item, I Give, Devise & Bequeath to my well beloved Dorter, 
Elizabeth Spring, one Negroe Girl called Prudence, & one 
Feather Bed & Furniture, to her my sd. Daughter, Eliz: Spring, 
& her heirs & Esignes for Ever. 

Item, I Give to my Cusen, James Magee, Two Cows & 
Two Erlings, to him for Ever. 

Item, after the deces of my Loveing Wifi, Martha Spring, 
that then the remander part of my Estate, whih is not all 
Redy Espeshely Given, I desive & Give the same between my 
four Children hereafter named, that is to say, Aron & Eliza- 
beth, and James, and Abraham Springs, Which the forsaid 
Articlkes, I Give Devise & Bequeth to my four Children here- 
two Befor mentioned & to ther heirs & Assigiis for ever. 

I Do appoint my Brother in Law, John Barrow, & my Son, 
Aron Spring, to be Executors of this my Last Will & Testa- 
ment. 

In Testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand & fixed 
my Seal this 18th. Day of April, in the Year of our Lord God 
1755. 

Aron Spring (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Pronounced, 
and Declared in the presence 
of us: Thos. Barrow. 

Littleton Eborn, Jun. 

Beuafort County, ss. 

This certifies that at a Court held at Bath Town for the said County, 
on the Second tuesday in June, Ann. Dom., 1756, 
present his Majesties Justices, 

The last Will & Testament of Aaron Spring dec'd was exhibited into 
court, & Proved by Thomas Barrow, one of the Subscribing Witnesses 



JSToKTH Carolina Wills. 425 



thereto, who swore that he saw the sd. Aaron Spring execute the same & 
that he was at the time of sound & disposing mind & memory; & that he 
saw Littleton Eborne, Jun. the other Subscribing Witness set his hand 
thereto at the same time, Whereupon John Barrow, & Aaron Spring 
quaUfied as Executors to the said Will according to Law. Ordered that 
the Secretary have Notice that Letters Testament, may Issue. 

Test. Walley Chauncy, CI. Cu. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



SAMUELL SWANN'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, I, saml. Swan, of pequimonds 
County, Being sick of Body, But of Perfect Mind & Memory, 
Thanks be to god, Do Make and crdain tlii? my last Will & 
Testament, Hereby Revoking all Other Wills heretofore By 
me Made. 

Imprimis, My Will and Desire that all My Just Debts Be 
Paid as Soon as My Exers., hereafter Namd, Can Conveniently 
Raise the Money Out of Such Part of my Estate as My family 
Can Best Spare. 

Item, the Land whereon I now Dwell, Containing Four 
hundred an Twenty fove Acres, I Devide, Dispose of In Manner 
following; I Give to my Son Inlaw, Richard Claton, And my 
Daughter Mary, the Use of The House they Now Live in, 
with Ninety Acres of Land on which the House Stands & 
going Back from the Sound Side for the Said Compliment 
of Ninety acers, that is To Say, Begining at a Large Scaley 
Bark oak on the bank to the Eastward of Richard Clatons 
house. Thence A Direct Line to A Branch, Thence Through 
the Brance to A Beech Standing on a point of Land on the 
Westward of Alferds Swamp, Thence up a Branch of the 
Said Swamp to a beech a Little Above an Old Cart Brige, 
Thence A streight Course To A beech Catch maids Corner 
Tree. I give the Use of the above mentioned Ninety Acers 
of Land to My Son in law, Richd. Claton, and my Daughter, 
Mary Claton, During their Their Natural Live; and at their 
Deaths I give the Said Ninety Acers of Land, with The Ap- 
purtenances Thereunto belonging, unto the heirs Lawfully 
Begotten of my Daughter, Mary Claton, To them their Heirs 
and Assigns forever. Item, I give and Bequeath to My son 
in law, Richard Claton, all the Land to the Westward Of the 
Afsd. Deviding Line, above the Afsd. ninety Acers, on Con- 
dition of his Paying the Same price pr. acer to my other Six 
Children, as the Remainder of my Sd. Tract of Land Will Sell 
for. To him, his heirs and Assigns forever. 

Item, My Will and Desire is that after the Death of My 
wife all the Remainder of my Sd. Tract of Land, and all my 
Stock of Cattle, horses, hog & sheep May Be Sold and the 



426 North Carolina Wills. 



Money arising, equally Devided Between My other Six Chil- 
dren, Vizt., Sarah Ann Elisabeth Martha Jane and Margaret. 

Item, I give and Bequeath Unto Jesse hendley, of Pasquo- 
tank County, one half of my allegator Land, to him. His heirs 
and assigns for ever, the other half of The Said Land, with my 
Young Black pacing Mare and My Riding horse I Desire 
May Be Sold by My Execurs. and the Money ariseing to be 
Laid out in Moving the house I now Live in, to a Certain 
Place I have appointed, and In finishing two Log houses I 
have Begun. 

Item, I Desire that all my Tools, only some for the use of 
the plantation, May Be Sold and the Money ariseing appro- 
priated to the Moving & Building the Afsd. houses, if Re- 
quired. 

Item, my Will and Desire is that my Negroes, houshold 
Goods and Stock, Remain in the Possession My wife Dureing 
her widowhood, and at her Marriage or Death, Be Equally 
Divided Between My aforenamed Six Children, Sarah, Ann, 
Elizabeth, Martha, Jane, and Margaret. 

Item, I Give to my Daughter, Mary Claton, My pickle Case 
and Bottles. 

Item, I Give To my bror. John Vail, My Silver Seal and 
Stock Buckle. And Do Hereby Nominate and Appoint my 
Brothers, Jeremiah Vail and John Vail, Executors to This My 
Last Will and Testament, Revoking all Other Wills here- 
tofore By me Made. 

In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto Set My hand & Seal, this 
Eighth Day of January, In the Year of our Lord, one Thousd. 
Seven Hundred and fifty three. 

Samuell Swann, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, pronounced and 
Delivered in presence of us: 
John Smith. Jurt. 
Susanna (huail? Vail?) 

WiLLM. X WOLLARDS, Jurt. 

mark. 

Perqumans County, ss. April Court, Anno Dom., 1753. 

Present his Majestys Justices. 

These may Certifie that the Will of Samuell Swann, Deed., hereunto 
annexed was then & there Duly Proved in Open Court by the Oaths of 
John Smith and William Woolard, Evidences thereto, and at The Same 
time Mr. John Vail was Duly Qualified thereto as Executor by taking the 
Oath by law appointed. 

Ordered that the Secretary of Said Province have Notice thereof, that 
Letters Testimentary Issue thereon as the Law Directs. 

Test. Edmund Hatch, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



North Carolina Wills. 427 



SAMUEL SWANN'S WILL. 

North Carolina. Ss. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Samuel Swann, of the 
precinct of Pequimans, Esqr., Being Sick and weak of body, 
but of Sound and perfect mind and memory, praised be God, 
Do maks, Constitute and Declare, these presents to be and 
Contain my Last will and Testmt., hereby revoaking and 
makeing void all former and other wills by me heretofore made 
or Declared. 

Imprimis, I Give and bequeath unto my Son, William Swann, 
an old Bible, and a Seale ring, which was my fathers, in full 
for his portion, haveing advanced sufficient for him in my life 
time. 

Item, I Give and bequeath unto my Son, Sampson Swann, 
the Sum of five pounds, in full for his portion, having ad- 
vanced sufficient for him in my life time. 

Item, I Give and bequeath My Land lying between Muddy 
creek and Marshey gutt, to my Sons, Henry and Thomas, and 
their heirs for ever, ye Same to be equally divided betwixt 
them, and my Son, Henry, to have his first choice. 

Item, I Give unto my said Sons, Henrey and Thomas, all 
my Lightwood, that is or shall be pick't up on Grassy pt 
Land, with reasonable Assistance of my Negroes to help burn 
ye Same, Also, the use of my Pitch Kettle (if any shall come 
in), to Boyle ye Tarr. AUso, what Pitch Tarr, as Mr. John 
Pottiver stands indebted to me by Bill. 

Item, I Give and bequeath unto my sd. two Sons, Henry 
and Thomas, All the Goods, that I have sent for from London, 
to trade with. 

Item, I Give unto my sd. two Sons, Henry and Thomas, 
what goods I have perticularly sent for, for their use, vizt., 
as much Shagathee, Shallon, Buttons & Silk as will make each 
of them a Suit. Also, 4 Shirts & two muslin Neckloaths 
apiece. 

Item, It is my Desire and I Do Earnestly recommend it to 
my said two Sons, Henry and Thomas, That the produce of 
the Lightwood and goods, which I have given them, be employed 
in a Joynt Stock for trade, as being the most likely Course to 
thrive. 

Item, I Do Give and bequeath unto my two Sons, Samuel 
and John, and my two Daughters, Elizabeth and Sarah, All 
my moneys that is due to me in England by Bills of Exchange 
or otherwise. And, it is my Earnest Desire and request 
That my Loveing Brother Richard Bland of Virginia, Esqr, 
or his Assignes Do Employ ye Same in one Joynt trading stock 
for the use and proffitt of my said Children; which said trade- 



428 North Caeolina Wills. 



ing Stock is to be Carried on Entire till such time as either of 
my said Children shall marry of Come of age, which shall 
first happen, then his or her part, to be Delivered to him or 
her, and ye remainder to be Carried on for the benefitt and 
advantage of the rest till such time as they shall severally 
marry or come of age. 

Item, I Give unto my Loveing Wife, Elisabeth Swann, 
Fifteen pound per. Annum, out of the proffitts which shall 
arise of the said trading stock, and to be Allowed the said 
Richard Bland, or his Assignes upon his Accompts. 

Item, It is my Will and Desire that the said Richard Bland, 
Esqr., or his Assignes, Do yearly make up the Accts. of the 
proffitts of said Stock to my Executrx. hereafter named. 

Item, I Give and bequeath unto my said Loveing wife, 
Elizabeth, My plantation whereon I now live, with all the 
Land and Houses and appurtenances thereto belonging, for 
and dureing the term of her naturall Life. And after her 
Decease, I Give Devise & bequeath the Same to my Son, 
Samuell, his heirs and Assignes for ever. 

Item, I Give, Devise and bequeath my Land on the Sound 
side, joyning to Normans, to my Son, John, his heirs and 
Assignes for ever. 

Lastly, All the rest and residue of my Estate, I Give, Devise 
and bequeath the Same unto my Loveing Wife, Elizabeth, 
whome I make my sole Executrx. for paymt. of my Debts, 
Legacies, and Christain Education of my Children. 

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto putt my hand & 
Seale, this Twelfth day of September, Anno Dom., 1707. 

Samuel Swann. ( ) 
(Impression of Coat of Arms on Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared In presence of: 

Elizabeth Thickpen. 
Ann Moseley. 
John Lillington, 
Fran. Foster. 
Edwd. Moseley. 

Att a Genl. Court, holden the .0th. day of Aprile, Ano. Dm. 17. ., 
the above will was proved by ye Oaths of the Hon'ble Edwd. Mosely 
& Fran. Foster, Esqr. Test. F. Knight, Secty. 

No. Carolina, ss. 

Willm. Glover, Esqr., Presid't of the Council and Command'r in Cheife 
of this Province. 

Whereas Good & Lawfull proffs hath bin made of the last will and Tes- 
tam't of Saml. Swann, Esqr., Deed., a true Coppy whereof is hereunto 
annexed, and therein hath appointed and made Elizabeth, his wife. Sole 
Executrix of ye Same. 

These are, therefoi-e, to Impower the sd. Elizabeth Swann, in and upon 
all and Singular, the Goods & Chatties, rights and Creditts of the sd. 



iS!^ORTH Carolina Wills. 429 



Samuell Swann, to Entor wheresoever 't to be found, and the same into 
her posession to take, and a true Inventory thereof to returne into the 
Sectys. Office, within one yeare after ye Date hereof, and ye Same to dis- 
pose of as by the sd. Will is appointed. 

Given und'r my hand and ye Seale of this CoUony, this 28th. day of 
May, Ano. Dm., 1708. W. Glover. 

(Official Seal) 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



THOMAS SWANN'S WILL. 

The 7th. Day of May, in ye Year, 1733. Be it rememered 
that I, Thomas Swann, of the preci't of pasquotank and prov- 
ince of North CaroHna; being very Sick of body but of Sound 
& perfect mind & memory, thanks be Given to God, therefore 
caUing to mind ye Mortality of my body, & knowing yt it is 
appointed for all men once to Dye; Do make & ordain this to 
be my last Will & testament in manner & form following, Vizt : 

1st. I will y* all those Debts or Duteys y* I owe to be well 
& truly Contented & paid in Some Convenient time after my 
Decease by my Exors. here after named. 

2d'ly, I Give & bequeath to my Son, Samuel Swann, ye Plan- 
tation were I now Dwell, to him & his heirs for Ever. 

3d'ly, I Give & bequeath to my Son, William Swann, my 
other plantation wch I bought of ye heirs of Robert Wallis, 
to him & his heirs for Ever: 

Butt in Case Either of my sd Sons shall Sell, alien, Mortgage, 
or any other way convey. Either of ye Sd Plantations hereby 
Given out of the name of ye Swanns, that then it shall & may 
be Lawfull for the other of my sd sons to reEnter & take Pos- 
session of ye Same. 

Item, I Give and bequeath to my Son, William Swann, my 
Negro boy Named Jack. 

Item, I Give & bequeath to my Son, Samuel Swann, my negro 
Girl named Dido. 

Item, my Will is yt my other plantations at Moyock and 
in ye prect: of Curratuck, be Sold for money wch I give to my 
two Daughters, Rebeca & Elizabeth Swann, Equaly to be Di- 
vided between them. 

Item, my will is yt my part of ye Sloop Swann be Sold. 

Item; I will yt a Sufficient quantity of corn be reserved for 
the family Use & Stock, & ye Remainder be Sold for money. 

Item, my will & Desire is y* my Estate consisting in negrows, 
other Creatures or whatsoever it may, be & Continue & re- 
main in ye possesion of my Dear & Loveing wife, Rebeca Swann, 
& ye Use of them for & towards the Maintenance & Chris- 
tian Education of my Children; & when my sd. Children shall 



430 North Carolina Wills. 



attain to Age, then to Draw out of my Estate there proportion- 
able part, or share of Young Negroes, as shall be raised in their 
Minority. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my Dear & Loveing wife my 
Best feather bed & furniture. 

Item, I give & bequeath to my two sons, William & Samuel 
Swann, Each of them a feather Bed & furniture. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my two Daughters, Rebeca 
& Eliz\ Swann, Each of them a feather Bed and furniture. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto my two Sons, Samuel & 
William Swann, Each of them a horse, bridle and Sadie. 

Lastly, I will that all ye rest of my personable Estate remain 
Intirely whole in the Possesion of my Wife, Rebeca Swann, 
untill my Children arrive to there respective ages, or Day of 
marrage and then to be Equally Divided among them. 

And, I Do hereby nominate and apoint my loving wife, 
Rebeca Swann and my Respected frend Colo. Edward Moseley 
to be my whole & Sole Exors. of this my Last Will and Testa- 
m't hereby Revokeing & Disanulling all other wills & Testaments 
heretofore in any wise by me made, Rattifying & Confirming 
this to be my Last will & Testam't and no Other. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seal 
the Day and Year above written. 

Thomas Swann. (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd, pronounc'd and 
Declared by Thos. Swann, as his 
Last will & Testament in the 
presence of: 

Ben.ia. Pritchard. 
Mary Edwards. 
Sam^: Wise. 

This Day personaly appeared before me Benjm. Pritchard, who De- 
clared on the Sollemn aflSrmation of a Quaker that he Saw CoUo: Thomas 
Swann, lately Deceased, Sign, Seal & Declare the foregoing writeing to 
Contain his last Will & Testament, and that he was in his full Sences and 
no Compulsion was offered; and that also he Saw Mary Edwards & Samuel 
Wise, the other two Subscribeing Witnesses set their hands thereto. Given 
under my hand at Edenton the 9th. of Augt. 1733. 

Geo. Burrington. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



FRANCIS TOMS' WILL. 

I, Francis Toms, of Pequimons, being Sick and weak of Body, 
but of Sound mind and memory. Do make this my Last will 
and testament in maner and forme following. Viz: 

I will that my Just Debts be paid by my Executors here- 
after named, 



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Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Doughter, mary Newby, 
the Plantation I Bought of James Thickpen, to her and her 
Husband for and during their Naturall Lives, and after their 
Decease to their Son, Francis Newby, to him, his heirs and 
assigns for Ever; and for want of Such Heirs to the Next of 
Kinn. And, also, to my Sd. Doughter and to her. Her Heirs 
or assignes, my Tract of Land on Usess Creek and Bounding 
on ye Said Creek and the Land he, N: Newby, bought of Wil- 
liam More; and allso, to my Said Doughter, the Labour of 
my Negro Wench named Nan two days in a week, viz: the 
Days Commonly Called Mondie and Tusday, from the day of 
the date hereof, to the full End and term of ten Years, My 
Daughter finding the Said Negro Woman a New Cotton and 
Woll Coat and Jackit duirng the above terme of ten years, 
yearly. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Doughter, Elizabeth 
Phelps, the plantation and tract of Land I had in Exchange 
from Stephen Gibbons for my Land Called ye Image, to her 
and her heirs for Ever; allso, I Give to my Said Doughter, 
Elizabeth, forty Acres of Land lying at ye head of Rachell 
Barrows Land and that which was formerly Called Clagisters, 
to her and her Heirs for ever. 

I Give and Bequeath unto my Doughter, Priscilla Jones, a 
Negro Wench named Jenney and all her futer Increse, Save 
the first Child She Shall Bring, which I Give to my Wife, wheth- 
er male or female, and when ye Said Jenney does Appear to 
be with Child, She Shall be Returned to my wife or Relict, 
and Remain with her till her Child is weanable, and the Wench 
Naney to Serve in her Stead to my Said Daughter during the 
Said time. 

Item, I Give and bequeath unto my Doughter Margret 
Tomes, my Land on Both Sides of Long Branch, as far as the 
head of Bull Branch on ye north Side, and on ye South Side, 
as far as first big Branch that Comes out Long Branch below 
Stephen Gibbons Brid, and to the head of the Said Branch 
to my Said Doughter, Margaret and to her Heirs for ever; 
Likewise, a Negro Boy Called Jack and, a young Horse Named 
Smoaker, and a feather beed and furnituer Equivlent to the 
Beed and Furnituer her Sister Pleasant had. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Doughter, Pleasant Wins- 
lowe, two hundred acres of Land on Usess Creek, Joyning on 
ye Land Given to Francis Newby by my father, which two 
hundred Acres of Land, I Give to my Said Doughter, Pleasant, 
and to her heirs or assignes for ever. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Loveing Wife, Rebekah 
Tomes my Negro man named Guy, to be disposed of at hir 
discretion; Likewise the Labour of my Negro Mingo boy, 
from the date hereof to the full End and term of twelve years, 



432 NoETii Carolina Wills. 



if my Said wife Live So Long, and at ye Expiration of ye above 
mentioned twelve years, or at my Said wifes decease which 
Shall first happen, I will the Said Boy to my Son, Francis, 
to him, his Heirs or Assigns. Likewise, I Give to my said 
Wife, one hundred Acres of Land I Bought of John Porter, and 
fifty acres out of the Tract I now live on Joyning to the Sd. 
hundred acres of Land; and the one halfe of my orchard, She 
keeping the same in Repair for and During her Naturall Life; 
and allso, I Give to my Said wife, the one third of my Moveable 
Estate, Shee taking what was Hers before our Marige in part 
of the Said third; and allso, I give my said wife all her wearing 
apparell; and allso I Give to my Said wife, the Labour of my 
Negro Naney, Save the two days heretofore in a Week Given 
to my Doughter Mary, untill my Son Francis be marryed, 
and then I will he may have the one third of the Said Negros 
Labour; and the Said Negro Naney at his Mother in laws 
Decease. And also, I Give to my said Wife the one halfe of 
my bedding the whole of my Remaining Beding to be Eaqualy 
Devided betwixt my wife and my Son francis. Allso, I Give 
to my Said Wife my horse Named Fox and Side Sadie and Bridle 
and allso my horse Named Dick. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Doughter Pleasant, my 
Negro Boy named Pompey, to her, her Heirs and assignes for 
ever. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Son, Francis Tomes, the 
Plantation whereon I now Live acording to his Granfathers 
Will; and to my Said Son, my Negro Girle named Naney, and 
One Gray maire I Bought of William Jackson, and my Riding 
Saddle, to him his, heirs or assignes for ever. 

Item, all the Remaining part of my Estate after my wife's 
part is taken out, be the Same of what kind or Quality So 
Ever, or whereEver to be found, I Give and Bequeath to my 
Doughter, Margret Pleasant and my Son, Francis, to be Eaqual- 
ly Devided amongst them, there, to be devided by the Judgment 
of Joseph Jessop, Thos. Jessop, Thomas Winslow and William 
More, or any three of them. 

Lastly, I do ordain. Constitute & appoint My Loveing wife, 
Rebekah Tomes, and my Son in Law, Nathan Newby, to be 
my Executors to see this my will full filled, Revoaking all 
former wills by me heretofore made. 

as witness my hand, this 5th. of Sept, Ano. Dom., 1729, 

Francis Toms. (Seal) 
Witness: J. Jessop. 

RiCHD. Cheston. 
Ralph Fletcher. 

Octbr. 7th., 1729. 

Proved this will by the Afferm. of Jos. Jessop. 

R. EVERARD. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of Secretary of State. 



North Carolina Wills. 433 



JAMES TURNBULL'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the Name op God, Amen. I, James Turnbull, of Tyr- 
rel County and province Aforesaid, Marchand, being in halth 
and of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and 
ordain this my last will and Tastement in manner and form 
as follows: 

Imprimis, I Give, bequeaf & divise, unto Mr. Yreot ormond 
and Mr. Thomas Barker, attorneys of this province, one half 
of my Negrows that is Keept and detaned from me by William 
Mckey or proviso, tha, the above Said Yreot ormond & Thomas 
Barber will or do Sue for & Recover the the whole Nunber of 
negroes and Deliver the Othar half according to my will and 
clear of all Coste & Charges, in that Case, I will them the above 
Said half the number of my above Said Negros & their incres, 
to tham and thair assigns for ever: I mean my Negroe Woman 
Phebe and har dafter Scotta, and her Sun London, & har dafter 
Phebe, and har dafter pege, & har dafter ianne. I beared the 
wench head one boye since. Named Charls, he is dead by neg- 
lect, &c. 

Item, I Give, Bequeaf and divise unto my Nece, Mary Pantry, 
har two Suns, Robert & James, the one half of the abovemen- 
tioned Negroes, To be Delevered by Mr. Ormond & Mr. Barker, 
to tham or thair assigns, Clear of Chargis, if tha Sue & Recover 
as Aforesaid; if the above Said Mr. Yreot ormond & Mr. Thomas 
Barker will not Exsept of the above Legasy, in that Case, I 
give, Bequeaf and divise all the above Said Negrows, to the 
above said Robart & James Pantry and thair hairs for Ever, 
and to be Sued for at the Charg of my Estate, and to be Repaid 
if the Negrows are Recovered. I likewise order, that the above 
Said Robart, James be mentaned on my Estate if tha will 
assist to Kepe the plantation in order untill they are at full 
Age; then, & in that case, tha, the Said Robart & James, Shall 
have and injoye my Two peaces of Land at Scupernung, Called 
the Brak oake Land, and the Rich Levils; & one quarter part 
of my female black Cattle; & one quarter part of my beading 
and puter; and one quarter part of my horsis. My intent & 
meaning is, that the Said Robart & James Cume from london 
hear, at lest, one of tham, or luse thare legasys, but if tha Cum 
over Sea with Capttn. Dalley, or Otharwise, my Estate must 
pay thare passage, ten pound Starling for both; if tha parform 
all that I injoyne, then I Give Bequeaf and divise to the abov 
said Robart & James Pantry, as above mentioned, to tham 
and the hairs of thare body lawfully begoten; and for wont of 
Such, to Eithars hairs; & for want of Such, to the heairs of their 

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434 NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



Sister in london; & for want of Such, to my legateas heare in 
Carolina, I dont mean Mr. Barker nor Mr. Ormond. 

Item, I-Give, bequeaf, & divise unto mary Turnbull Butcher, 
one half my parsonal Estate, after the above Legaseys are paid, 
To har and the hairs of har body lawfully begoten; & for want 
of Such, to Mary Pantry, har hairs if tha are hear, if not, to 
har Brother, Bell Butchar, or my hairs. 

Item, I give, Bequeaf, divise unto Bell Butchar, all my land 
not allredy given, I mean Bells gift and gards island, and my 
land in Edenton, and the Remainder of my Parsonall Estate, 
to him and his hires of his body lawfully begoten, and for want 
of Such, one half to the hiars of mary Pantry, and the othar 
half to the hairs of Mary Turnbull Butchar, or the Surviver of 
tham to have all. 

Item, I Give, Bequeaf and divise unto Mary Butchar, the 
use of all my Estate both real and Parsonall untill the legates 
cum to the Age of twenty one years, Exsept har dafter, Mary 
Turnbull Butchar, She ma keep har Legasy during har Ufe 
if She pleasis, and the one half of Bells gift land &c , to har use 
during har life, my intent is that non of the legates Shall have 
thare legaseys, untill untill, tha are twenty one years olde. 

Item, I order & direct that all mu Just debts, be paid by the 
Sails of my Scooner & paryagor & Conews, and marchanddiz, 
at vandue for Redy money, or private Sail as my Executrix 
& Trustte pleasis as Soon as posable, and Collecting my Debts 
or Sue derectly all that will not Pay on Sight of the list of Debets 
or the accounts, Since. 

My, Will and Desire is that Mary Butchar doth mantain 
and Edecate all the minors above mentioned as well as She 
can aford with the use and Intrest above Given Har; if She 
make any waste of my Estate the County Court is Required 
to make har give Securyty or tha are derected to appoint 
gardians for the children or tha chuse them if of age. 

Item, I order that nomoney be paid to any parson but Mr. 
Hanry Jordan that his mothar, Elizabeth Hanmore, left 
him, nor to him untill my hairs be indamnified from danel 
Hanmore & his hairs. 

Item, I order that the ballance due to the hairs of Mrs. Ann 
Mountgumry be paid as it Now stands, deducting the quit- 
rents since paid. 

Item, I order that the title and bounds of the land that I 
now Live on be defended according as the Survaer hath made 
out a plott and Sartificate agreeable to my deed, which I naver 
Rec'ved, any consideration for of any Parson, all the foregoing 
legates Shall beare thare proporationable part of the Charg 
if Accation, And on thare Refusall, forfit thare Legasey to the 
Rest of the Legatyes. I order the quitrents of all my land to 
paid yearly. 



North Carolina Wills. 435 



I order that my Cloths be made up for Bell Butchar and 
Robartt & James pantry, if tha are hear as tha want Cloths; 
likewise, my books and instruments to be divided amoungst 
tham three boyes. 

My will is if my Neace, Mary Pantry should Cum over sea 
to see me, I order her the Use of my dweling House in Edenton 
and the Smoke house & oven during har and har huseband, 
Phillip Pantry, thare natral lives, Rent free, but must Keep 
the same in good Repare &c.; my intent and meaning is, that 
my Executrix shall do & parform Every thing and things that 
I have given, bequeafed, devised, willed ordered and derected 
as much as lyes in har power, with the advice and concent of 
my truste hearafter Named. My Truste must be wall paid 
Every Year for his Truble. 

Lastly, I Nominate and appoint Mary Butchar to be my 
Executrix and William gardnar, Esqr., to be a truste to this 
my laste Will and Testament. 

In witness hear of, I have hear unto Sett my hand and Seal, 
this twenty Sixth day of September, one thousand, Seven hun- 
dred and fifty three. 

James Turnbull. (seal) 

Signed and delivered in public 
presence of : (interlined before 
signed, bove) 

Ann Denem. 
John Mathews. 
Charles Denem. 
James Tatterton, Jurat. 

North Carolina, Tyrrel County, ss. June Court, 1754. 

Present his Majesty's Justices: 

These may Certifie that John Mathews & Ann Denam, Two of the Sub- 
scribing Evidences to the Within Will, came into open Court and made 
Oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that they Saw James 
Turnbull Sign, Seal, publish, pronounce & declare the Within Writing 
to Contain his last Will and Testament; & That he was at the same time 
in perfect sound mind and disposing memory, and that they also at the 
Same time, Saw James Tatterton & Charles Denon Sign their Names as 
Evidences to the said Will. Then also Appeared Mary Butcher, Execu- 
tric & Quallified herself by taking the Oath as the Law in such Cases 
Directs. 

Ordered, that the Hon'ble James, Murray, Esqr., Secretary of this 
Province, have Notice thereof, that Letters Testamentory Issue Ac- 
cordingly. Test. Evan Jones, Cler. Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



436 North Carolina Wills 



HENDERSON WALKER'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, Henderson Walker, being 
well in body and of perfect mind & memory, Considering the 
uncertainty of this life Doe make & ordeyne this my Last Will 
& testam't. 

Impri., I Surrender up my Soul to God yt gave it, believing 
that through ye prehous death & passion of my Saviour, I 
shall have full pardon of my Synns, and my body I comitt to 
ye earth from whence it came to be Interred; and for my 
Estate, I give as folt: 

Imps. I give to Elizabeth Walker, now w'th me, and to her 
heirs for ever, my Plantation at Yawpim, as alsoe Six Cowes, 
& Calves, Six Sowes, Six Yewes, one Young Mare, one good 
Feather Bed, bolster, Hooks, Rugg, Blankett, one Larg Iron 
Pott & frying pan, two pewter dishes, two plates, and my Negro 
Frank, all to be delivered her at ye sd. plantation at age or 
Marriage, but if She dyes before, I give sd. Land to my Execu- 
trix & her heirs. 

I give to Maj. Swann, my Swoard, and to Samll. Swann, my 
Scale Ring, and to tenn poore people tenn Barrells of Corne; 
and Five Pound to ye building of a Church, and Five Pound to 
ye Minister who preaches my Funerall Sermon. And to John, 
George, & Sarah Lillington & ye sd. Elizabeth Walker, each of 
them, a Silver spoone. 

And all ye rest of my Estate, bothe reall & personall, what- 
soever, I give my wife, Ann Walker, and to her heirs; and this 
my Will to be taken & looked upon as firme for ye guifts above- 
said as if it were made in ye ample manner as ye law ran. 

I devise and I make my said wife Ann, Executrix thereof. 
Do revoake all others by me made. 

Witness my hand & Scale, the 27th. of Octor. Anno. 170L 

Henderson Walker. (Seal) 

Sealed, published & delivered in 
presence of: 

P. Godfrey, 

The niarke of 

RoBT. O Harman, Senr. 
George Chambers 

I, the Subscriber do Declare in ye Presents of god & under ye Peanallty 
of Perjary, that I saw the Hon'ble Henderson Walker, Esqr., Sign, Scale 
& Publish the within written to be his Last Will & Testament, & that he 
was then in Perfect Sence & Health to ye Best of my Judgment. 

Sign. 

RoBT. O Harmon 
Proved in Court, July 4th, 1704. . 

By ye Oathe of Mr. Peter Godfrey & Geo. Chambers and ye Subscri- 
tion of Robt. Harmon, Senr. Test: Nath. Chevin, CI. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of Secretary of State. 



NoKTH Carolina Wills 437 



ABRAHAM WARREN'S WILL. 

In the name of God amen, the 26 Day of Octobr., 1739. 
I, Abraham Warrin, of ye Provence of North Carohna, in the 
County of Perquimanes, Planter, being vary Sick and weak in 
Body, but of Perfect mide and memory, thanks be given unto 
God therefore, Calhng unto mide ye mortaUty of my Body, 
and Knowing yt It is appointed for all men Once To Dye, do 
make and Ordaine this my Last will and testament, yt is to 
say, Principally, and first of all, I give and Recommend my 
Soule into ye Hands of God yt Gave It; and my Body I Recom- 
mend to ye Earth to be buryed in a Decent and Chrisan mannar 
at ye Discretion of my Exesetricks, nothing Doubting but at 
ye General Resurrection I Shall reseive ye Same Again by the 
Almighty Power of God: and as touching Such worldly Es- 
teate wharewith It hath Pleased God to Bless me in this Life, 
I Give, Demise and Dispose of ye Same in ye following manner 
and form: 

Imprimis, I Give and Bequeath to my well beloved wife, 
Sarah Warrin, my Rideing Hors, bridle and Saddle, and three 
Cows and a bull Stag, ye names of ye Cows are as followeth, 
winter, red head and pinck; also, I give unto my wife, Sarah 
Warrin, Six three yeare Old Stares and all my Stock of Hoogs, 
als, all my Eiarn tools: yet It is true Intent and meaning of 
this My Last will and testament yt my wife, Sarah Warrin, 
Pay out of my Stock of hoogs, what hoogs I Oeth to Sarah 
Sutten and Suseanah Sutten; also, to pay what Pork I Oeth to 
Jeames Sumner. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto mj^ Son, Henery Warrin, my 
Plantation and tract of Land I now Live on; also my Little 
gunn, and Stone Colte. 

Item, I give unto my five Children now Born my Rideing 
mare and my young mare at ye Sound Side, them and there 
Increce, To be Equally Devided betwen my five Children. 

Item I give unto John Chesson and Jeames Chesson three 
Pound in Provence bills to be paid them when they Com of 
age: 

Item, I give unto Christopher Denman twenty Shillings, in 
Provence bills. 

Lastly, after all my Just Depts are paid, I Give all ye rest 
of my Estate to be Equally Devided betwen my Wife and 
Children; also, It is ye true intent and meaning of ys my Last 
will and testament, yt If my Wife be now with Child, yt ye 
Childe have an Equal part of my Estate with ye rest of my of 
my Children; also I Doo Constute and ordain my well beloved 
wife, Sarah Warrin, and my trusty frind, Richard Skinner, 
Senr., my Sole Exsetrick and Executor of ys my Last will and 



438 NoKTH Cakolina Wills. 



testament: and I Doo Likewise give and request My trusty 
and well beloved frind, John Stepney, to be an adviseer and 
a trustee to my wife and Children. And I Do heareby utterly 
Disallow, revoke and Disanul, all and Every other formar 
testaments, wills, bequests, And Executors, by me in any ways 
named. Willed, and Bequeathed; Ratifying and Confirming this, 
and No other, to be my Last will and testament. 

in witness whareof I have heare unto set my hand and Seal 
the Day and yeare above Written. 

his 

Abraham A Warrin (Seal) 

mark 

Signed, Sealed, Published, Pro- 
nounced and Declared, By the 
Said Abraham Warrin, as his 
Last Will and testament in the 
Presence of us the Subscribers: 

his 

John X Creese, Juret. 

mark 
her 

Mary X Creese. 

Mark 

John Stepney, Juret. 

Perquimons County ss. July Court, 1740. 

Present His Majestys Justices: 

Came before them in open Court John Creasey and John Stepney, and 
made oath on the holy EvangeUsts that they saw Abraham Warren Sign, 
seal & pubhsh the above as his last will & Testament, and that he was of 
sound & disposing mind & Memory at that time; & that these deponants 
Subscribed as Witnesses thereto; at the Same time Sarah Warren took 
the Oath appointed by Law to be taken by Executors. 

Test. James Craven, Clr. Cur. 

Sarah Warren Quallified as Exx. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



THOMAS WATKINS' WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the Name of god Amen. I, Thomas Watkins, of the 
County of Perquimans, Being of sound mind and memory, 
thanks be given to god for the same, and Calling to mind the 
mortality of my Body, and Knowing that it is appointed for 
all men once to Dye, Do make and ordain this my Last Will 
and Testament, that is to say. Principally, and first of all, I 
Recomend my soul to god that gave it, and my Body to be 
Buried in a Decent Christain Manner at the Discretion of my 
Executors; and for what Temporall Estate it hath Pleased 
god to Bestow upon me, after all my Just Debts is Paid, I 
give and Bequeath the use as folioweth: 



NoKTH Carolina Wills. 439 



Imprimis, I give to my Friend, John Whedbee, all the Ditch- 
ing that I Cutt for him, and An four Pound, Seven Shillings, 
and Six Pence, Virginia money, to him and his Heirs. 

Item, I give to Richard Whidbee all the Ditching I Cut for 
him. 

Item, I give to John Morris all my wearing Close. 

Item, I give all the Remaining Part of my Personall Estate 
to Samuel Newbey, being near Little River Bridge in Pasquo- 
tank County, and I hereby Nominate, Constitute and apoint 
my loving friend, John Whidbey my Executor of this my last 
Will and Testament, Holden for Firm this and no other to 
be my last Will and Testament. 

in Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal 
this 3rd Day of January 1740(?) 

his 

Thomas X Watkins (Seal) 

mark 

Signed, Sealed, Pronounced and 
Declared by the said Thomas 
Watkins as his Last Will and 
Testament In Presence of: 

William Foster, Jurt. 

PoTSEFULL Pierce. 

Mary Whedbee. Jurt. 

North Carolina, Perqm. County. Janury Coui-t Anno Dom. 1754. 
Present his Majesty's Justices: 
Then was the within Will proved in open Court by the Oaths of Willm . 
Foster & Mary Whedbee in due Form of Law, at the Same Time John 
Whedbee, Exor, to the within Will was duly Qualified by taking the Oath 
by Law appointed. Ordered that Letters Testamentary Issue thereon as 
the Law directs. Test. Edmund Hatch. Cler. Cur. 

Recorded in Will Book 6, page 225. 



WILLIAM WATKINS' WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, WiUiam Watkins, of Pitt 
County, in the Province of North Carolina, Planter, being in 
a Week low State of health & calling to mind the uncertainty 
of this life, Do therefore make this my last Will & Testament, 
Revokeing & disannulling All other & former Wills by me here- 
tofore made; And first, I Recommend my Soul into the hands 
of Almighty God that gave it me, hopeing through the Merrits 
of Jesus Christ to Obtain everlasting Salvation; And my Body 
I desire to be buried in a Christian like manner; And as to my 
Worldly Estate, I dispose of it in manner & form following, 
to wit: 



440 North Cakolina Wills. 



I give & bequeath unto my beloved Wife, Christian Watkins, 
& to my two Sons, John Watkins & William Watkins, & to my 
four Sons in Law, Francis Buck, James Cason, William Or- 
mond, & James Jones, all my Ready money that I leave at 
the time of my Death, to be Equally divided betwean them, 
Share & Share alike. 

And, Whereas, I have Some time ago made & Executed in 
an open & lawful manner. Deeds of Gifts to my Sons & Sons 
in Law, for my Land & Plantation & all my Negroes & my 
Still & Worm, which was then immediately before the Execu- 
tion of the said Deeds, my Right & Property, & which was 
done Agreeable to & by & with the free & mutual Consent & 
Agreement of my aforesaid Wife, & Sons, & Sons in Law, And 
my said Wife, as I married her a Poor Woman without any 
Estate at all, at the same time Agreed & Concluded to Re- 
nounce & quit all manner of Wright or Dower in, or to, the 
said Land & Plantation in two of the aforesaid Deeds men- 
tioned, either in law in equity, or any other ways howseover, 
on Condition that I would leave her at the time of my Death 
the one third part of all my Personal Estate, except the Ne- 
gros, the Still, & the Worme; Therefore, I do hereby Give & 
bequeath in behalf of the said Agreement as also for the love 
that I bear unto my said Wife, Christian Watkins, to her & 
her heirs for ever, The one third part of all my personall Es- 
tate, of all kinds whatsoever, except the Ready money al- 
ready Given, (and) 

And, I do hereby Give & bequeath unto my said Sons in 
law, Francis Buck, & James Cason, the other two thirds of all 
my personal Estate of all kinds whatsoever (except the ready 
money already given), to be equally divided between them. 
Share & Share alike. And the reason why I Give no more 
to my Sons, John & William Watkins, and to my Sons in Law, 
William Ormond & James Jones, is because I have heretofore 
provided for them in the before mentioned Deeds of Gifts. 

I give & bequeath unto my Daughter, Sarah Buck, one 
Shilling, lawful money of Great Britain. 

I give & bequeath unto my Daughter, Elisabeth, one Shilling. 

I give & bequeath unto my Daughter, Ann, one Shilling. 

I give & bequeath unto my Daughter, Rachael, one Shilling, 
And the Reason is because I have provided for them in the 
name of their Husbands in the aforesaid Deeds of Gifts. 

Lastly, I appoint my beloved Wife & my Son in Law, 
James Cason, Executrix & Executor of this my last Will & 
Testament. 

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto put my hand & 
Seal, this Ninth day of November, Anno Domini, 177 L 

Wm. Watkins (Seal) 



NoKTH Carolina Wills. 441 



Signed, Sealed, published & 
declared by the Testator to be 
his last Will & Testament in the 
presence of us: 

Catherine — Crofton. 

her mark. 

John Salter. 
Randel McDaniel. 

The within last Will and Testament of William Watkins was proved 
Before me, this fourteenth day of October, 1773, by the Oath of John Salter 
one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto, who swore that he was present 
and did see the said Testator, sign, seal, publish and declare the same to 
be and contain his last Will and Testament; and that at the time thereof 
he was of sound and disposing Mind & Memory. 

And James Cason, the Eexcutor therein named, having taken the Oaths 
of Executors and qualified as the Law directs, It is Ordered that Letters 
Testamentary be granted thereon accordingly. Jo. Martin. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



BINGMAN WEEKS' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, ys. Ninth Day of November, 
in the Year of our Lord, One thousand. Seven hundred & 
Forty Four. I, Bingman Weeks, of Cartwright County, in 
North Carolina, being very sick & weak of Body, but of Per- 
fect Mind & Memory, Thanks be given unto almighty God 
for it, & Knowing it is appointed for all Men Once to Die, Do 
make & Ordain this to be my last Will & Testament, that is 
to say; First of all I give my Sold into the Hands of God that 
gave it ; & for my Body, I recommend to the Earth to be buried 
in a Christian like manner at the Discretion of my Executors, 
Nothing Doubting but at the General Resurrection I shal 
receive the same again by the mighty Power of God that gave 
it; And as for Touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it 
has pleased God to bless me with, I give & Dispose of the same 
in the Manner & form following. 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my two Sons, Isaac Weeks & 
Jabas Weeks, the Tract of Land that I now dwell on with the 
Marsh thereunto belonging, to be Equally divided between 
them and their Heirs & Assigns for Ever. That is to say, my 
Son Jabas to have that Part of the Land that the Plantation 
& Houses is on, and Isaac to have the other Part with half the 
Marsh. 

Item, I give to my Son, Theoflis Weaks, on Shilling, Sterling. 

Item, I give unto my Son, Archelas, One Shilling, Sterling. 

Item, I give to my Son, Bingmam, One Shilling Sterling. 

Item, 1 give to my Daughter, Lidde Witton, One Shilling 
Sterling. 



442 NoKTH Carolina Wills, 



Item, I give to my Dafter, Mary Williams, One Shilling, 
Sterling. 

Item, I give to my Dafter, Christian Weake, One Shilling 
Sterling. 

Item, I give to my Dafter, Thankful Hicks, One Shilling 
Sterling. 

Item, my Will & Desire is for my Wife to have the Planta- 
tion in her Lifetime. 

I give to my Dafter, Elizabeth Weake, one Shilling Sterling. 

Item, my Will & Desire is that my two Sons, Isaac & Jabas, 
do Each of them pay unto my Grand Son Edward Weaks, the 
Sum of Ten Pounds, current Money of Carolina, & upon 
Failure thereof to be JDispossessed of the Land before given. 

Item, I give unto my well beloved Wife, Mary Weake, Two 
Beds & Furniture, Two Cows & , and all other Hous- 

hold Goods & all the Remaining Part of my Estate that is not 
yet given During her Widowhood, She paying all my Lawful 
Debts. I also Depute and apoint my sd. Wife to be my whole 
& sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament, Ratifying 
and alowing this & no other to be my last Will and Testament. 
Disanulling all other Will formarly by me made. 

In Testimony hereunto I have Set my Hand & Seal the 
Day & Year above -written. 

his 

BiNGMAN B Weaks (Seal) 

mark 

Signed, Sealed in the Presence of us, 
Jehosaphat Holland. 
Francis Burns. 

his 

Thos. T Person. 

mark 

Carteret County, North Carolina. June Court, 1745. 

These may certify that Thomas Person, One of the Evidences to the 
Within Will, in open Court made Oath that he Saw Benjamin Weeks, 
Deed., Sign & Seal the same; and that he also saw Jehosaphat Holland & 
Francis Burns, Evidence the same. And Mary Weekes, Widow, hath 
taken the Oath of an Executrix, and by the Court admitted to Record. 
Dated at the Court House the 6th. Day of June, Anno Domini, 1745. 

Tess. Geor. Read, Clk. Cur. 

Recorded in Will Book 6, page 62. 



THOMAS WEST'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Thomas West, of Bertie 
County and Province of North Carolina, Yewman, being very 
sick and Weak in Body, but of perfect mind and Memory, 
thanks be to God for it. Do hereby make this my last Will & 
Testament, first and Principally I Commend my Soul into 



NoKTH Carolina Wills. 443 



the hands of Almighty God, hoping for Remission of all my 
sins thro' the Merits of Jesus Christ, my blessed Saviour and 
Redeemer; and my Body to the Earth to be decently buried 
at the discretion of my Exors: and as for sutch Worlly Estate 
and Effects as it hath pleased God to bless me with I Give 
and bequeath as foUoweth: 

Item, I Give and bequeath to my loving Wife, Elizf West, 
three Negroes. Harry, Tom. Amey, with one third of all my 
Personal Estate. 

Item, I Give and bequeath to my Daughter, Elizabeth 
West, Merear & Melenor, with one third part of my Estate 
that is not already given, to her and her heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give and bequeath to my son, William West, Bess 
and Taffy, with all my lands, to him and his heirs for Ever; 
also, with one third part of my Estate that is not already 
Given in this Will. 

I do here appoint my loving Wife Executricks, and my 
Brother Robert West Executricks of this my last Will and 
Testament, and I Do hereby disallow, Revoak and Disannul 
all and every other former wills, Testaments, by me made, 
willed or bequeathed, Ratifying and Confirming this and no 
other to be my last Will and Testament. 

in Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and 
fixed my Seal, this six Day of November, one thousand. Seven 
hundred and fifty six. 

T. West. (Seal) 

Sign'd, Seal'd, published, and 
declared in the presence of: 

John Corbert, Jurat. 

Joseph White, 

Wm. Fleetwood, Jurat. 

Bertie County, ss. April Court, 1757. 

The above written Will was Exhibited into Court by Elizabeth West, 
Widow, Rehct & Exx. of said Will, and Robert West, Exr. thereof, and 
proved by the Oaths of John Corbert & William Fleetwood, two of the 
Subscribing witnesses thereto, and at the same Time the same Exx. & 
Exor' was Qualify'd for said office in due form of Law, which was ordered 
to be Certifyed. Test. Benj. Wynns, CI. Cur. 

Copied from Oiiginal Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



THOMAS WHITEHURST'S WILL. 

North Carolina. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Thomas Whitehurst, Lieu- 
tenant in the Royal Navy, being Weak in Body, but of Sound 
Mind, Memory and Understanding, Do make and Ordain this 
to be my last Will and Testament in Writing, in Manner and 
Form, following, that is to say: 



444 North Carolina Wills. 



First, I Desire that all my Just Debts and Funeral Expences 
be first Discharged. 

Also, I Give and Bequeath the Sum of fifty pounds, Lawful 
money of Great Brittain, belonging to me in the hands of my 
Agent, Mr. George Marsh, of Savage Gardens, Tower Hill, 
London, unto William Grenfell Lobb, Youngest Son of Jacob 
Lobb, Esquire, Commander of his Majesty's Sloop, the Viper. 

Also, I Give and Devise all that peice of Land, Commonly 
known by the Name of Styles Copp, within Six Miles of the 
Town of Stafford, in the County of Stafford, in the Kingdom of 
Great Brittain, (Subject to a Lean made from me unto my Uncle, 
John Whitehurst), unto My Sister, Ann Whitehurst, her Heirs 
and Assigns for Ever. 

And Whatever Estate, Real and personal, not heretofore 
bequeathed, I dye Possessed of; I Give, Bequeath and Devise 
unto my said Dear Sister, Anne Whitehurst, her Heirs and As- 
signs for Ever. 

And I do hereby publish and Declare this to be my last 
will and Testament and appoint my said Sister, Executrix and 
the said Jacob Lobb, Executor of this my last Will and Testa- 
ment, hereby Revoking all other wills by me heretofore Made. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal 
this Twenty second day of March, in the year of our Lord, One 
thousand, Seven hundred and Sixty five. 

John Whitehurst. 
(Impression of Head on Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published and 
Declared by the Testator in the 
presence of us, who have subscrib- 
ed our Names in his presence, and 
in the presence of Each other: (the 
words "not heretofore bequeath- 
ed" being previously inserted in 
the Seventeenth line from the 
Top). J. Eustace. 

Thos. Cobham. 
Thos. McGwire. 

North Carolina, Brusnwick, the 23, June, 1766. 

Then personally Appeared before my Thomas Cobham, one of the sub- 
scribing Witnesses to the foregoing Will, and Made Oath on the Holy 
Evangelists of Almighty God, that he saw Thomas Whitehurst, sign, seal 
and Publish the foregoing as and for his last Will and Testament; and that 
the said Thomas Whitehurst was at the same Time (to the best of His 
knowledge and Belief) of a sound and disposing Mind and Memory, and 
that he, the said Thomas Cobham, together with John Eustace, and Thomas 
McGwire, subscribed their Names as Witnesses thereto in the Presence of 
the Testator. Wm. Tryon. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



North Carolina Wills. 445 



THOMAS WHITMELLS' WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I, Thomas Whitmell, of Bertie 
precinct, being Sick of Body, but of Perfect memory & Judg- 
ment, first Recommending my Soul to God that Gave it and 
my Body to be buried at the discretion of my Executors, doe 
make this my last will & testament, this 23d. Day of November, 
one thousand, Seven hundred & Thirty five. 

Imprimis, I will & bequeath to my Dutyfull Son, Thos. 
Whitmell & his heirs for ever, my Plantation where I now live, 
on Kesia River, which Contains three hundred & Sixty acres 
of Land as by Deeds past to me by Gardner, as also three 
hundred & twenty acres of Land Lying on Buck, it being of a 
survey by pattent. Dated in Aprill, one thousand. Seven hundred 
& twenty six; as also half of all my Stock of horses. Cattle & 
Sheep as also two negro boys (viz.), Jupiter & Caloe, as also 
one fether Bed and furniture & one Desk; and whereas, there 
is a Stock ye Original of which was one hundred & fifty pounds. 
Sterling, Imployd in ye Indian trade by my Son, Thomas, one 
half of ye sd. Stock I further will and bequeath unto him, with 
one half of the profits arising from ye sd. Stock, one negro 
mand Called peter, to him & his heirs for ever. 

2d., I will & bequeath to my loving wife, Elizabeth Whitmell 
all my houshold furniture of what sort so Ever thereunto Be- 
longing, viz., Deds, Sets &c. She * * * (Illegible) my 
Daughter Martha Whitmell, fifteen pounds. Sterling, Money, 
at ye Day of her Mrrriage, or when at age By law, and after 
ye payment of the above Sums, I further will and Bequeath to 
her, the one half of my Trading Stock in ye hands of my Son, 
Thos. Whitmell, & one half of the Profits arising from ye sd. 
Stock, and half of all stocks of Cattle, horses, Sheep, belonging 
unto me, to her and her heirs for ever, & further, I Leave unto 
her, for her naturall Life, the use of my plantation where I 
now Live, & ye Use & Labour of three negro Slaves, Called 
Mingo, Bess & Peter. 

3rd., I will a Bequeath to my Second Son, Lewis Whitmell 
one hundred & fifty Acres of Land Joyning to my Son, Thomas 
and John Grays lines; & Three hundred & Twenty acres of 
Land Lying on Buck Swamp, Being ye other half of the tract 
of Land bequeathed to my Son, Thomas; & one negro Boy 
Called BristoU & one fourth of ye Increase of A negro Woman 
Called Bess, her first Child Excepted, as also the fourth part 
of two negro Girls, Called phillis & penney, and one fourth 
of their increase, to him & his heirs for ever. 

4tly., I will and bequeath to my Infent Son, to Be Baptized 
William, the fourth part of ye Increase of one negro wench. 
Called Bess, the first Child Excepted & one fourth part of two 



446 IsToETH Caeolina Wills. 



negro Girls, Called phillis & penny & their Increase, to him & 
his heirs forever. 

5'hly. I will and bequeath to my loving Daughter, Eliza- 
beth Pollock, one Shilling. 

6thly. I will and bequeath to my loving Daughter, Sarah 
Whitmell, thirty pounds, Spanish Silver money at fifteen penny 
weight to the ounce, to be pd. by my loving wife, Ehzabeth 
Whitmell, & one negro Woman Called Bess, her increase Ex- 
cepted untill Devided, to her and her heirs forever. 

7thly. I will & bequeath to my loving Daughter, Martha 
Whitmell, fifteen pounds Sterling money, and one negro Man, 
Called Mingoe, to her & her heirs for ever. 

8thly. woman called Bess, alive Otherwise, 

ye first Child that shall be born alive of the sd. Bess, & one 
fourth part of two negro Girls Called phillis & penny, & their 
Encrease, to her & her heirs for ever. 

9th., I will a bequeath to my Loving Daughter, Mary Whit- 
mell, one forth part of two negro Girls, Called philis & penny 
& their Encrease, to her & her heirs forever. 

Lastly, Constituting my Duty full Son, Thos. Whitmell, & 
my loving Brother, John Gray, Joynt Executors & my loving 
wife, Executrix, of this last my will & Testament, Declaring 
all former wills to be void I doe pronounce & Declare this to be 
my Last will & Testament &c. 

^ his 

Thomas T Whitmell (Seal) 

mark 

Signed, Sealed & Delivered in 
the presence of: 

Simon Gale. 

Garrad Van Upstall. 

her 

Mary U Cannaday, 

mark 

North Carolina. 

Before his Excelly., Gabriel Johnston, Esqr., Govr., and Ordinary of 
the sd. Piovince: 

Personally appeared before me Simon Gale & Garrard Van Upstall, 
two of the Subscribing Evidences to the within Will & made Oath on the 
Holy Evangelists, that he was present and Saw Thomas Whitmell, Sign, 
Seal, publish and Declare this to be his last will & Testament; & that he 
also Saw Mary Cannaday sign her name thereto at the same time; he was 
of Sound mind & disposing Memory at the time he Executed the Same. 

And at the Same time, Thomas Whitmell, one of the Executors to ye 
within will took the Executors Oath in Due form of Law. 

Given under my hand, this 17th of Deer., 1735. 

Gab. Johnston. 

Recorded in Grant Book 4, No. 22, Office of the Secretary of the State 



North Carolina Wills. 447 



WILLIAM WICKLIFFE'S WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen, I, William Wickliffe, of the 
County of Craven, in the province of No. Carolina, Being of a 
Sound & perfect Memory, thanks be to God. I Make & Ordain 
this to be my Last will and Testament, In Manner & form 
following, that is to Say first. 

No. 1, I Give to my God who gave it, & my body to the Earth 
from whence it Came to be Decently Buried at ye. Discretion 
of My Executors Hereafter Named; and as following what 
Worldly Estate God of His Mercy hath Been Bestowed upon 
me, I Give and Bequeath in Manner & form following: 

Imprimis, I Give and Bequeath unto my Loving Son, Wil- 
liam Wickliffe, and his heirs. One Negroe fellow Named peter. 
And one Wench Named Jenny, with her Increase. Likewise, 
I Give unto my Son, William, all my Wareing Apparel, both 
woolen & Linnen, and What Silver & Gold I wear in Apparell; 
all my books, Riding Horse, Bridle and Saddle; Two feather 
beds with beding and Bolsters; One Desk, one Black Walnut 
Table that is in House. Likewise to give unto my abovesaid 
Son, William Wickliffe, the One forth Part of all my Cattle 
and Horses, mares and Colts, The One forth Part of all the 
Moneys, household Goods, Merchant Goods, and wares I have, 
Both at home and aBroad, after my just Debts and Legacies 
Paid, Exclusive of a Bond Indorsed Over to Jas. Hannis for 208, 
Two Hundred and Eight Pounds, Proc, and another of £20ulk 
8 proc, April 30th. 1754. Dosed. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Loving Daughter. 
Eliz*. Wickliffe, which is now Eliza Franks, to her and her 
Heirs, One Negro Fellow named Pompee, One Bed, Bolster and 
Beding, her Mother Pounk, Likewise, I give unto my afore- 
said Daughter, Eliz''. the Oneforth Part of all my Cattle and 
horses, mares and Colts, the One forth Part of all the Money's, 
Household Goods, Merchts. Goods, and wares, both at home 
and abroad, after my just Debts and Legacies Paid. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Alee Wick- 
liffe, and to her Heirs, Three Negros: One Negro fellow Named 
Adam, One Negro wench Named Hannah, And One Negro 
Girl Named Phillis. Likewise, I give unto my aforesaid Daugh- 
ter, One Desk with four Draws, One Feather bed, Beding and 
Bolster, One Chinee Gown and a Blue Mantle which was her 
Mother, One Lining Wheel ; the One forth Part of all my Cattle 
and Horses, mares, and Colts; the One forth Part of all the 
Money's, Houshold Goods, marchts. Goods and wares, have 
Either at home or aBroad, After my just Debts and Legacies 
Paid, Exclusive of a Bond made Oyer of Mr. Jno. Rice for One 
Hundred and Forty Pounds, Sterling, and Another of Docter 



448 North Caeolina Wills. 



Bryan, for Two Hundred and Twenty Pounds Sterling, Be- 
tween Alice and Katharine Wickliffe. 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Loving Daughter, 
Katharine Wickliffe, and her Heirs Three Negroes, (to wit) 
One Negro Fellow Named Will, One Negro wench Named Moll, 
and her Child Named Grace. Likewise, I give unto my afor 
Daughter Katherine, all her Mother Wearing Cloath's, with 
all the Table Lining, One Chester Draws, One Bed, Bolster, and 
Bedding, One lining Wheel and Wooling Wheel. Likewise, I 
give unto my said Daughter, the One forth Part of all my Cattle 
and Horses, Mares and Colts; the One fourth Part of all the 
Money's, Household Goods, Merchant Goods and wares, I have 
Either at home or abroad. After my Just Debts and Legacies 
paid. Exclusive of a Bond of Mr. John Rice for One Hundred 
and forty Pounds, Sterling, and Another of Doctr. Bryan, for 
Two Hundred and Twenty Pounds, Sterling, Between Alee 
& Katherine 

Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Grandsones, which is 
Sons to my Son, William Wickliffe, which is Truly Begotted 
After Mariage, Equally to be Divided Amongst them all, my 
Lotts, Lands, Houses and Tenements that is in the Province of 
North Carolina, or in any Other of his Majesty's Dominions, 
to them or their Heirs forever. But if in Case my aforesaid 
Son William, Should die without issue as foresaid, then, I give 
And Bequeath unto my Grand Children, which is Children to 
my Children, Eliz*., Alee & Katherine Wickliffe, which is 
Truly Begotten after Mariage, all my Lotts, Land's, Houses, 
and Tenements as above Mentioned, Equally to be Divided 
Amongst them and their Heirs for Ever. 

Item, All the remainder Part of my Estate, not before Given 
of what kind and Nature soever, I give and Bequeath unto my 
Loving Son, William Wickliffe, and my Daughters, Alee and 
Katherine Wickliffe, Equally to be Divided amongst them, 
their Heirs and Assigns Forever, But in Case any of my Chil- 
dren should Die in their Minority, that then, their Part of my 
Estate Divided to them shall Equally be Divided Amongst the 
Survivors of my above Mentioned Children, William, Alee & 
Katherine Wickliffe. 

Item, I Constitute, Ordain and appoint my well Beloved 
friend, my Loving Son, WiUiam Wickliffe, and Son in Law, 
John Frank's, all also my Loving Friend, John Starkey, in 
Craven County and Province of North Carolina, to be my 
Exors. to This my Last Will and Testament. Revoking all Other 
Wills by me Before made. Ratifying and Confirming this and 
no Other to be my Last Will and Testament. 

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto Set my Hand and 
fixed my Seal this 30th, day of September, In the Year of Our 
Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and fifty three. 

Wm. Wickliffe, (seal) 



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Signed, Sealed, Published, and 
Declared in Presence of: The words 
in the Original Will (my Loving 
friend Jno. Starkey being first In- 
terlined and Samuel Hatch Scratcht. 
Out.) 

Je. Vail. 

Daniel Dupee. 

SOUTHY ReW. 

The above Will was Proved before me by the Oath of Jeremiah Vail, 
who also made Oath that he Saw Daniel Dupee and Southy Rew, Sign 
the Same as Concuring Evidences thereto. Let Letters Testamentory 
Issue Accordingly. 

Deer. 16th. 1754. Arthur Dobbs. 

Att the Same time William Wickliffe and John Frank's were Qualifyed 
as Exors. as the Law Directs. Arthur Dobbs. 

Recorded in Will Book 8, page 127, 



THOMAS WILLIAMS' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, I, Thomas Williams, of Beau- 
fort County, in North Carolina, Mariner, Do make, ordain 
and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, being at 
the same Time of sound mind and Memory. 

Imprimis, I Give & devise unto my Wife, Ann Williams, 
during her Natural Life, half a Tract of Land containing Two 
hundred Acres Lying on the East side of the Mouth of Bath 
Town Creek, being the Land that I bought of Wm. Baker, 
which formerly belonged to Benjamin Forbes. I also give 
and bequeath unto her, two Negroe Men Slaves, named Chep- 
stow and Cezar, for her use and behoof for Ever. 

Item, I Give unto my Eldest Son, Thomas Williams, the 
other half of the said Tract of Land I have given his Mother 
during her Life: after her decease I give the same Land unto 
my Son, Thomas, his Heirs and assigns; and I likewise give 
and devise unto him one Lott of Land in Bath Town, Known 
by the number, 39; and my Silver Watch. 

Item, I Give one Tract of Land, containing Two hundred 
and twenty five acres, that lyes in the Fork of Cuckolds Creek, 
unto my two Youngest Sons, Charles and John, to be equally 
divided between them, their heirs or assigns. 

Item, As I have given unto my Daughter, Temperance, a 
Negro Boy Named Quamino Ever since he was born, so that 
She may have no Greater share than the rest of my Daughters, 
I Will & bequeath unto her only one Bedd and Furniture of 
the Fourth Choice, and all the Cattle that I have formerly 
given her, and that she has no further Share with the rest of 

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450 JSToRTH Carolina Wills. 



my Children, In my Estate in North Carolina, the said Legacys 
to be given her at the Age of Twenty one. 

Item. And all the remaining part of my Estate, both real 
& Personal, may be Equally divided between my wife, Ann 
Williams, and all of my Children, (Excepting Temperance, my 
third Child, unto whom I have given certain Share of what I 
possess in North Carolina as aforesaid, (vizt) Elizabeth Pritch- 
ard, Thos. Williams, Ann, Mary, Robert, Charles, Sarah, 
Hanah and John Williams, unto which Children my desire is 
that they have them respective their shares when they are 
Married, but not before they are of Twenty one Years of Age. 

and my Will and desire is that my lawful Debts & Funeral 
Expenses be first paid before my Legacys are paid or any 
division made of any part of my Estate 

Item, And as for what Estate I have belonging to me in 
England Or Wales, I do Will and bequeath them to be equally 
divided between my Wife and all my Children as aforesaid, 
only prefering my Eldest Son, Thomas Williams, to whom I 
Give a Double Share of my afd. Estate in England or Wales. 

Item, I have given my certain Attys. my Wife Ann Williams, 
and Wyriott Ormond, Esquire, orders to purchase a Tract of 
Land in the Fork of Nevils Coak, formerly Nichols Garganers, 
which I give and devise unto My Son, Charles, his heirs and 
assigns. And the Tract of Two hundred and twenty five acres 
I have before devised to my son Charles and John (if the sd. 
Purchase is made) I give to my son John, his heirs and Assigns. 

And if please God my wife should be with Child with any 
more Children by me begotten, not now Born, I bequeath 
unto it, or them, an Equal share of all my Estate in North 
Carolina or Else where (Excepting as aforesaid. 

And for the Executing of this my last Will and Testament, I 
do hereby appoint my wife, Ann Williams, Executrix, Wyriott 
Ormond Esqr., James Ellison, Esqr., Mr. Coleman Roe, & 
Thomas Williams, my son, Exrs. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and scale 
this 17th. Day of Feb'y, 1757. 

Thomas Williams. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed & declared to be 
the last Will & Testament of the 
Testator in the Presence of us the 
Subscribers: 

William Dowd. 
Jacob Nevil, Jun. 

Mark 

Moses Nevil. 

his 

Beaufort County, ss. March Court, 1758. 

Present his Majesties Justices: 
This Certifys that the Last Will & Testament of Thomas Williams, 
Deceased, was Exhibited into Court and proved bj' the Oath of Jacob 



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Nevil, Jun. , who swore that he was of sound and disposing mind and Memory 
at the time he Executed it, and that he saw WilUam Doud and Moses 
Nevil, the other Subscribing Witnesses set their hands thereto: at the same 
time Ann WiUiams and Thomas Williams Qualified as Exrs. thereto, by 
taking the Oath by Law appointed, ordered that the Secretary have notice 
that Letters Testry. may issue. 

Test. Walley Chauncy, CI. Cur. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



WILLIAM WILLIAMS' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, the 2d. Day of Feb'y, Anno, 
1724/5. I, William Williams, of Currituc precinct, In the 
County of Albemarle, and In the province of North Carolina, 
Being Very Sick and weak of Body, But of Sound and perfect 
mind and Memory, praise Be therefore given to almighty 
God for it, and Calling to Mind the mortality of my Body, 
and Knowing that Itt is appointed for all men once to Die, Do 
Make and ordain This my present Last Will and Testament, 
In Manner and form following: That is to say, first and prin- 
cipale of all, I Give and Recommend my Soul In to the hands of 
almight God That gave it hopping through my Blessed Saviours 
Death and passion to have full and free pardon of all my sins 
which I have Committed In this wicked world; and my Body 
I Commit to the Ground to Be Buried In Such Decent Chris- 
tian manner as my Ex'rs hereafter named Shall Think fitt: 
and as for all Such Worldly Estate as In hath pleased almighty 
to Bless me in this Life, I give and Dispose thereof as follow- 
eth: 

First, I will that all my Debts Be paid and Discharged. 

Imprimis, I give and Bequeath unto My Son, Thomas 
Williams, That Tract of Land where I formerly Lived Up 
Tulls Creek, to him and his heirs for Ever: and also, one Negro 
Garle I give unto my Sd. Son, Thomas, Called Sew and all 
her Increase, to him and his heirs and assigns for Ever; and 
also, my Will and Desire is that my wife Mary Williams, 
have the profit. Use and possison of the plantation I now Live 
on During her Widowood, only the New ground. Item, I 
except for my Son, Stephen williams, and one of the houses to 
Dwell in; and after my Wife, Mary Williams, marries, my 
will and Desire is, that she have one third of the plantation 
aforesaid, and other Two Thirds to my son, Stephen, and after 
my sd. Wife's Decst. 

Item, I give and Bequeath all my plantation and Land Be- 
longing to Itt That I now Live on at the moth of Tull's Creek, 
Exc'pt part of the Island Called In-the-Woods, at the heacl 
Line, Joyning to the Land I bought of Mr. William Swann, 
to him and his heirs and assigns for Ever; and if my Son, 



452 NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



Stephen, Should Die without Isue, then to fall to my Son, 
Tulle Williams; and also, I give to my Sd. Son, Stephen, one 
Negro woman Call'd Bess and all her Increase, to him and his 
heirs and assigns for Ever, only excepting to my wife her 
Service During her widowood ; and further, my will is that my 
Son, Stephen, have the Sorrell horse cal'd whipster. 

Item, I give and Bequeath to my son, Tulle Williams, Two 
hundred and Ninty Seven akers of Land that I Bought of 
Mr. William Swann; and the part of That Island Excepted 
In the Land given to my Son, Stephen, to him and his heirs for 
Ever; and if my Son, Tulle, Should die without Isue, to fall 
to my Son, Stephen, him and his heirs for Ever; and also, my 
will is. That my Son, Tulle Williams hath one Negro woman 
cal'd Sylvia and al her Increase, only wife to have her in possion 
During her Widowood, Tell my Son, Tulle Williams Comes to 
the age of one and Twenty Years, Then to him and heirs and 
assigns for Ever: But if my wife shoul Die or marie. Then, my 
will is That my Son, Tulle, Should medeaintly take her Into 
his own possison, and all her Increase for Ever; and also, I 
give to my Sd. Son, Tulle, one young Rone mare Coalt, with 
a Stare in her face and all her Increase, to him and his Heirs 
for Ever. 

Item, I give and Bequeath to my Three Sons, Thomas, 
Stephen and Tulle one hundred and fifty akers of timber Land 
Lying up Tuls Creek cal'd Long Leet, to Be Eaquailly De- 
vided amongst them. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Jann Brent, 
the Use of My Negro Garle Cal'd moUe, and the Use of al her 
Increase, During her Natural Life, only, I Except the first 
Child the Sd. Negro Garle Brings, for My Grand Son, Joha- 
than Brent, and his heirs for Ever; and after my Daughter, 
Jann Brents decs. I give and Bequeath to my grand Daughter, 
Mary Brent, the Sd. Negro Garle, and al the Rest of her In- 
crease, to her and her heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Abigarle Philips, 
one Negro Boy, cald Jack, and to the heirs Lawfully Begotten 
of her Body, Body; and for want of Such heirs to fall to Tulle 
Williams and his heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give and bequeath to my Two Sons, Stephen and 
Tulle, one hundred accores of marsh Lying In the Island Cal'd 
Gibeses Island, to them and their heirs for Ever. 

Item, I give and Bequeath to my Loving Wife, mary Williams, 
one Negro Man cal'd Glasso, to her and her heirs for Ever, and 
also the horse cal'd Dick & al my parsonalle Estate, During 
her Widowood, only, I Except five pounds to pay for my son 
Tulle's Schooling one year; and further, my Will and Desier 
is. That if my wife, mary, should marrie or Die that Then, my 
Two Sons, Stephen and Tulle, Should Each of them, have 



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one Cow and Each two Yeows, a peace, out of my Estate, and 
Then to be Eaqually Devided amongst them all; and also, I 
will that a True Inventory of al my Estate, persionalle and 
that None be Imbasaled. and also I make, ordaine and appoint 
my Loving wife, Mary Williams, True, Sole and Lawful! 
Exetrix with my Son, Tulle, of this my Last Will and Testam't. 

As witness my hand and Seale, this 2d. Day of feb'y. Anno (?) 
Domini, 1724/5. 

William Williams. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed and Delivered 
In the pres. of: 

William Davis, 

his 

Charles C Brent 

mark 

Robert Ervin. 
L'res. Granted 7 Jan'ry, 1725. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 

ANN WINRIGHT'S WILL. 

In the Name of God, Amen. I, ann Winright, Of Neuport 
River, in the County of Carteret, widdow, being of Sound Mind, 
do make and Ordain this, my last will and Testement in Menner 
and form following; that is to Say, first I commend My Soul 
into the hands of Almighty God, and my body I commit to 
the Earth, to be desently buried, at the discretion of My 
Executors hereafter Named; and as thouching the disposition 
of all my Temporal Estate, I give and dispose thereof as Fol- 
loweth : 

Imprimis, I will that my debts and funeral Charges Shall 
be Paid And Discharged. 

Item, I give and bequeath unto Sarah Lovick, and Betsey 
Lovick, daughters to Thorns. Lovick, the ten Pounds, Sterling, 
left me by the will of My late husband, James winright, de- 
ceased, to be equelly Divided between them. 

Item, I give unto Sarah Lovick, that is now wife of Thoms. 
Lovick, my Gould Rimed Snuff Box, the large loocking Glass 
and all my Sheep. 

Item, I give unto Mary Lovick my large Oval table, and 
ahalf Dozen of Black Chairs, and a bed, and one Silver Spoone. 

Item, I give unto Penelope Lovick, my Second best table, 
ahalf Dozin of my best Chears, and one of my Best Beads, 
and two Silver Spoones. 

Item, I give unto Sarah Lovick, the Daughter of Thoms. 
Lovick, My Desk, one Bead, and one Table, and the Small 
loocking Glass. 

Item, I give unto Sarah Benners, And Penelope Lovick, 



454 North Cakolina Wills. 



the Silver that is in John Davisis hands to be made in two 
large Silver Spoones to be Aquelly divided between them. 

Item, I give unto Mary Lovick, Penelope Lovick, and Sarah 
Lovick, the Remainder of My house and Goods to be Aquelly 
Devided between them. 

Item, I give unto Mary Lovick, Penelope Lovick and Sarah 
Lovick, all my wearing Aperrell, to be Aquelly Devided be- 
tween them. 

Item, I give unto my Molattah Whinch Named Judy her 
Freedom after my Desces. 

Item, I give unto Thoms. Lovick, My Molatah Boy Named 
Thomas Harris, to sarve him till the said boy Comes to the 
Years of one and Thirty, And if the Said Thoms. Lovick 
should desces before the Said Boy Comes to that eage, the 
Said Thoms. Lovick Shall leve him to his Daughter, Betsey 
Lovick. 

Item, I give unto Sarah Benners, My Molatah girl Named 
Cathrin Zift, to Sarve her till the Said Catherin Zift, is of 
the Eage of one and Thirty, And if Sarah Benners Should goe 
out of the Cuntry to Carry the Girl with her, if not to leve 
her, to her mother Sarah Lovick, the wife of Thom's Lovick. 

Item, I give unto Sarah Lovick, the wife of Thoms. Lovick, 
And thair Daughter Betsey Lovick all my hoggs to be Aquelly 
Devided between them. 

Item, I give unto George Phen'y Lovick, my hors. 

Item, I give unto John Benners, my Spey Glass. 

Item, I give unto Penelope Lovick, My white handle knives 
and forcks, My Welnitt hood, And all the Tea Spoons. 

Item, I give unto Thoms. Lovick, all my Cattle, And all 
the Rest and Residue of my Personell Estate, goods and Chat- 
ties whatsoever, whome I do hereby Make and Appoint Joint 
Executrixes, with Sarah Lovick, wife to Thoms. Lovick, And 
Penelope Lovick, of this My Last will and Testament, And I 
do hereby revoke, disannal and Make Voyd all former wills 
and testaments by me heretofore made, either by word of 
Mouth or in Writing. 

In witness whereof, I, the Said Ann Winright, to this my 
last will and Testament, Contained on three Sides of Paper, 
have Set my hand and Seal this 7 Day of March, 1751. 

her 

Ann X Winright 

Mark 

(Impression of Coat of Arms on Seal) 
Signed, Sealed, Published and 
Declared by the Testator in the 
Presents of us, and attested by us 
in the Presents of the Said Tes- 
tator. John Benners. 
David Evans. 



North Cakolina Wills. 455 



Carteret County, 

At a Court of Common pleas, begun and Held at Beaufort Town on 
the first Tuesday in June, 1751. 

Present his Majesties Justices: 

These are to Certify, that Mr. John Benners in Open Court made Oath 
that he Saw Ann Winright, deceased, Sign, Seal, Pubhsh and Declare 
the Within Insturment of Writing to be her Last will and Testament, & 
that David Evans were present at the Signing of the said Will and that 
Thomas Lovick, Esqr., Executor therein Appointed, Qualifyed himself 
as the Law Directs. Test. Geo. Read, Clk. Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 

State. 



JAMES WINRIGHT'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen I, James Winright, of Carteret 
County, in the Province of North CaroHna, Gentln. Do make 
and Ordain this my Last Will & Testament, In Manner and 
form following, (Vizt). 

Imps. I Will and Desire that my Just Debts and Funeral 
expences be first paid and Discharged. 

Item, I Will and Desire that all my Lands & Tenements 
on the North east side of New Port River (lying between Col. 
Lovicks & Mr. David Shepards Cow pents) with the Stock 
of Neat Cattle thereon be sold as soon as Conveniency will 
permit, and That My Beloved Wife, Ann, Shall be paid the 
Sum of Ten pounds. Sterling, out of the Money Arising thereby, 
and the Residue thereof Shall be Apply ed to the Several Uses 
hereinafter Mentioned. 

Item, I Will and Desire that my Beloved Wife, Ann, shall 
have the Labour of my Negros During her Widdowhood & 
not be sold or any other Ways disposed off by her or any person 
Intermarrying with her, But if so Happen that my sd. Wife 
should Marry, than Immediately the said Negros be Sold by 
my Executors and the Moneys Arising thereby to be Applyed 
as is hereinafter Mentioned. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my said Wife & her assignes 
The Mulatto Girle Called Judy, also all my Houshold Goods, 
Horses, Sheep and Hoggs. 

Item, I Will and desire that my said Wife may have the 
use & Yearly profitts of a P'cel of Land on Newport River 
Called NewfoundLand, with the Yearly profitt of the Stock 
thereon, During her Natural life; and after her decease I 
give and Bequeath the said Land and Stock Which Shall 
Consist of Twelve Cows and Calves unto my Nephew, James 
Malin, & to his Heirs & assignes for Ever; the aforsed. James 
being the Son of my Sister Sarah, Now in London. 

Item, I Will and Desire that my said Wife During her 
Natura , May have the Use and Yearly profitts 



456 NoETH Carolina Wills. 



of all my Lands & Houses in Beaufort Town which I bought 
of John Pindar. 

Item, I Will and Desire that a Likely Negro Boy, of the age 
between Twelve and Twenty, be purchased as soon as Can be 
after My Decease, to be paid unto Charles Cogdell being the 
Consideration money due for the Negro Malborough, if not 
paid before my Decease. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Sister EHzabeth White, 
now in Boston, the Summ of Ten pounds, Sterling, to be paid 
as soon as it Can be raised out of my estate. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto Elizabeth and Susannah 
Mabson the Sum of five pounds. Sterling, each, to be paid as 
soon as it Can be Raised out of my estate. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto Mrs. Ann Blount, ye Wife 
of Mr. James Blount, the Sum of Five pounds. Sterling, to be 
paid as soon as it Can be Raised out of my estate. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto Thomas Flybus, junr., the 
Son of Thomas Flybus, so much money as shall be Sufficient 
to pay & Defray the Costs and Charges of Taking up and 
patenting of One Hundred Acres of Land, Where he may find 
it in the Province aforesaid. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto each of my Executors & 
their Heirs the Sum of Ten pounds, Sterling, after their Lawful 
Charges are paid. 

Item, I Will and Appoint that the Yearly Rents & Profitts 
of all The Town land and Houses in Beaufort Town, Belonging 
unto me, with the other Land Adjoining thereto (Which I 
purchased of John Pindar), after the Decease of my wife Ann, 
to be Applyed to the Uses hereinafter Mentioned for Ever, 
(to Wit) for the encouragement of a Sober, discreet, Quallifyed 
Man to teach a School at Least Reading, Writing, Vulgar & 
Decimal Arithmetick, in the aforesd. Town of Beaufort, wch. 
said Man Shall be Choosen and Appointed by the Chair Man 
(& the Next in Commission) of Carteret County Court, and 
one of the Church Wardens of St. John parish in the aforesd. 
County and Their Successors for Ever. Also, I Give and 
Bequeath the Summ of Fifty pounds Sterling (provided that 
my estate Shall be Worth so much after my Just Debts and 
other Legacys are paid and Discharged) to be Applyed for 
the Building and finishing of a Creditable House for a school & 
Dwelling house for the said Master to be Erected and Built 
on Some part of my Land Near the White house Which I 
bought of the aforesaid Pindar, and my True Intent and Mean- 
ing is, that all the Yearly profitts & advantages Arising by the 
aforesd. Town Lotts and Lands thereunto adjoining as aforesd., 
with the Use of the sd. Land for Making & Improving a plan- 
tation for the planting & Raising of Corn &c. (if the aforesd. 
Master or teacher of sd. School shall think proper to plant & 



ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 457 



Improve the Same) be entirely for the use & Benefitt of ye sd. 
Master and his Successors During his and their Good Be- 
haviour. Also, that the sd. Master shall not be obliged to 
teach or take under his Care any Scholar or Scholars Imposed 
on him by the Trustees herein Mentioned, or their Successors, 
or by any other person, But shall have free Liberty to teach 
& take under his Care, Such, and so many Scholars, as he shall 
think Convenient and to Receive his Reward for the Teaching 
of them as he and the persons tendering them Shall agree. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto Col. Thomas Lovick my 
Shooting Gun. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto Robert Read the Sum of 
Five Pounds Sterling, to be paid as soon as it Can be raised 
out of my estate; and My Rifelled Gun. the sd. Robert being 
the Son of George Read. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto George Read all my Books 
in my Librya. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto Capt. Arthur Mabson my 
large Case with the Bottles Therein. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my Brother ih Law, William 
White, My Boat and Sails thereto Belonging, 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto George Read my Watch 
which I now Useth, being a Silver Watch. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto George Read my Cedar 
Desk (or Duroe). 

Item, I Will and Desire that a P'cel of Land on the West 
side of Suttons Creek, on Perquimon River, in Perquimon 
County, be Sold and the money Arising thereby to be Applyed 
to the Uses of my Legacys. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath unto my aforesd. Nephew, 
James Malin, his Heirs and assignes for ever, all the Rest, 
and Residue of my Estate, Both Real and personal, (not herein 
before Devised) When he Shall Arrive to the Age of Twenty 
one Years. 

Lastly, I Appoint my Trusty Friends, Col. Thomas Lovick 
and George Read, of Carteret County aforesd.. Executors of 
this my Last Will and Testament; and I do hereby Revoke, 
Disanul & make Void, all former Wills and Testaments by me 
heretofore Made. 

In Witness Whereof, I, the said James Winright, to this my 
last Will and Testament have Set my Hand & Seal the Thir- 
teenth day of August, in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand 
Seven Hundred and forty four. 

Jas. Winright, (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, published, & 
Declared in the presence of us: 

David Shepard, Jur. 
David Shepard, Younger. 
William X Dennis 

mark 



458 North Carolina Wills. 



No. Carolina Carteret County March Court, 1744. 

David Shepard, Junr. and David Shepard, younger, made Oath that 
they Saw James Winright, deced.. Sign & Seal the same and by that Court 
ordered to be Recorded. Test. Geo. Read. Clk. Cur. 

Copied from the Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of 
State. 



JAMES WOOD'S WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen, this 25th. day of June, in the 
Year of our Lord Christ, 1751. I, James Wood, Sener, of the 
North wess Parish in Northampton County, in the Province 
of North CaroUna, being of perfect mind & memory, Thanks 
be given to almighty God therefore, calHng into mind the 
mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for 
all men once to die, I do make & ordain this my Last will 
and Testament, that is to say, Principally & first of all, I 
give & recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave 
it me; & my body I recommend to the Earth to be Buried in a 
decent Christian Buriall at the discretion of my Executors 
hereafter named, nothing doubting but at the generall resur- 
rection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power 
of god; and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it 
hath pleased god to Bless me in this life, I give, demise & 
dispose of the same in the following manner and form: 

Imprimis, I Lend to my beloved wife, Elezabeth wood, two 
Negros Named Pompy & Hanner, induring her widowhood, 
and after her marriage, I give pompy to my Daughter, Eleza- 
beth Wood, & hanner to my Daughter, Susannah Wood; and 
I give unto my Wife all my share of the stock of hogs that 
John Parker leves for me and the rent of that Plantation 
whereon he now Lives. I likewise Lend to my Wife, Eleza- 
beth Wood, one bed and furniture, one Iron pott & pott hooks, 
one peuter dish & Bason, two Plates, Six Spoons & five cows 
& calves, Induring the time of her Naturall Life; & after her 
decease I give it to my Youngest Daughter, Mary Wood. 

Item, I Give unto my beloved Son, Jame Wood, the Plan- 
tation whereon he lives, with all my Lands lying upon the 
North Side of Cutto whisky marsh & half the pasture; & I 
give unto my Son, James wood, another tract of Land lying 
upon Cuttowhisky Swamp, begining at the mouth of tare 
arse Branch, and runing up the swamp to the head Line, the 
down the branch to the first Station, containing 250 acres, be 
the said more or less; and I give unto my Son, James Wood, a 
Plantation lying on the head of Tar River, on both sides of 
the river, with all the Land belonging thereto; & five Negros 
named will and tony & Bob and dick & young peter; and one 
Shilling Serling. 



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Item, I give unto my daughter, Mary Outlaw, one Shilling, 
Sterling. 

Item, I Give unto my Daughter, Sarah Duffield, one Shilling, 
Sterling. 

Item, I Give to my Son, Moses Wood, one Shilling, Sterling. 

Item, I Lend to my Daughter, Rosannah Bond, one Negro 
Girl named Jude she and her increase, during of her Naturall 
Life, then to the lawfuU Heirs of her Body; & for want of such 
heirs shall return & be equally divided between my three sons 
here named, James, Joseph & Jonas; & I give to my Daughter, 
Rosannah Bond, one Shilling, Sterling. 

Item, I Give unto my Son, Joseph Wood, a tract of Land 
lying upon Cuttowhisky Swamp, containing 650 acres of 
Land, be same more or less, begining at the mouth of the hog 
pen branch and runing along a hne of markt trees to horsky 
marsh, & the including all the lands up the said marsh and 
swamp to tare arse branch; and Six Negroes, old peter and 
Cader, roben & rose, pat and fillis, they, and their increase 
for ever; and twenty pounds in cash; and one Bay horse and 
my great trooping Saddle. 

Item, I give unto my Son, Jonas Wood, Plantation whereon 
I now Live, bounded as followeth: begining at the mouth of 
hog pen branch, runing aforesaid line of marked trees to ahorsky 
marsh, and all my land on the South side of Cuttowhisky 
marsh, and half the pasture; Likewise, Six Negros, named 
Cudger & Venus, & Jack, & pegg, nead & nan, they, and their in- 
crease for ever; and one Horse, & my rifield gun, and my still; 
& if either of my sons, Joseph Wood or Jonas Wood, dies with- 
out heir, the Land to fall to the other. 

Item, I give unto my Daughter, Elezabeth Wood, two Negros 
named Tom & Jenny, they, & there increase for ever. 

Item, I give my daughter, Susannah Wood, two Negros 
named hardy & Cate, they, & there increse for ever. 

Item, I do leave my Plantation and land at the head of 
Coniritratt to the use of my three sons, James, Joseph and 
Jonas. 

Item, I give unto my daughter, Winny Wood, 50 Pounds 
in Cash, and two Negros Nel & Scipio, the, & there increse 
for ever. 

Item, I give unto my Youngest daughter, Mary Wood, 50 
Pounds in Cash, and two negros named wicket & lucia, they, 
& there increase for ever. 

Item, I lend unto my sister, Sarah Killings worth, one negro 
Girl named dinah During her naturall life, she and her in- 
crease; and after her decease I give the said Girl to her two 
Youngest Daughters, Ann & Charity, to be equally divided 
bet wen them. 

and all the rest of my Estate, Stock of Creatures, Household 



460 North Carolina Wills. 



Goods, Debts & moveable effects, I leave to be equally di- 
vided amongst my Children here named: Joseph & Jonas, 
Elezabeth & Susannah, by my Executors which are my two 
Sons, Joseph Wood and Jonas Wood, whome I constitute & 
make and ordain Sole Executors of this my Last Will and 
Testament, and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and dis- 
annull, all and every other former Testaments, wills, leagaces, 
bequeaths and Executors, by in any ways before named, 
Willed and bequeathed, ratifying and confirming this, and 
no other, to be my last Will and Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I hereunto set my Hand and Sealed, 
the day and year above written. 

his 

James Wood W (L S) 

Mark 

Signed, Sealed and Delivered 
by the said James Wood as his 
Last Will and Testament in the 
Presents of us the Subscribers: 

his 

Barnaba X Baggott. 

mark 
his 

John X Perker. 

mark 

Wm. Fryer. 

In Obedience to your Excellency's Command I went to the Hous of 
William Fryer and took the Deposition of his Oath as followeth; William 
Fryer, aged about forty five years, first sworn, and then saith: I was at 
the hous of James Wood in July or August, in the year one thousand, seven 
hundred & fifty one, & James Wood was in a Low State of health and he 
told me he had made his will and he desired me to Witness it, he told me 
he had two witness to it and they never had heard it read, and he ordered 
his son to fetch the will and Read it to me, and to the houshold, and after 
it was Read he takes the Will and Laid it down and took the pen and said 
to me that was his Last will and testament, and in the presents of the 
said Fryer he signed, Sealed and acknowledg this to be his last will and 
testament, and that he see Barnaba Baggotts mark and John Ferkers 
mark before he witnesseth, and then he witnesseth underneath and that 
he acknowledged that to be his hand, and further saith not. March 18, 
1752. Taken before me, John Alston. 

North Carolina, Edenhouse, 26 March, 1752. 

I, Gabriel Johnston, Esqr., Governor and Comander in Chief, &c., in 
and over the sd. Province of North Carolina, do hereby Certifie that tliis 
day Personally appeared before me John Perker, one of the Subscribing 
Evidences of the within last Will & Testament of James Wood, late of 
Northampton County, Deed., and made Oath that he saw the sd. Testator 
sign, Seal & deliver the same as & for his last Will & Testament, and that 
at the signing thereof he was of sound and disposing mind & memory; 
and likewise at the same time the annexed Deposition of William Fryer, 
taken by Virtue of a Dedimus to John Alston, Esq., of Chowan County, 
directed was produced to me as farther proof of the sd. last Will & Testa- 
ment of the sd. Testator, the sd. William Fryer being another of the Evi- 



North Carolina Wills. 461 



dences thereto; and likewise at the same time Joseph Wood one of the 
Executors appointed by the said Will, qualified himself as Executor, by 
taking the Oath appointed by Law for that purpose. 

Gab. Johnston. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



LOVICK WORLEY'S WILL. 
North Carolina, ss. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, Lovick Worley, of the 
County of Tyrell, being Sick and weak in Body, but of Perfect 
Memory and Judgment, thanks be Given to God, Therefore 
do make and Ordain this to be my Last Will and Testament, 
First of all I Recommend my Soul to God that Gave it; and my 
Body to the Earth, to be Buried in a Christian Like Manner 
at the Discretion of My Executors hereafter Mentioned; And 
as for my Worldly Estate, I Dispose of the same in Manner 
and Form as followeth, Viz: 

Imprimis, my Will is that my Two Negro Girls (Viz.) Moll 
and Bess and their Increas (If any they should have), be not 
Divided untill my Loving Daughter, Ann Gray Worley, be 
Twenty One Years Old or Married, &c. 

2d'ly, I Give and Bequeath to my Loving Wife, Ann Worley, 
after My Just Debts are paid, the One Half of all My Personal 
Estate, to her, her heirs and Assigns for ever. I also lend to 
my Said Wife the use of My Lands and Plantation whereon I 
Now Live During her Natural Life. 

3d'ly, I Give and Bequeath to my Loving Daughter, Ann Gray 
Worley, (after my Just debts are paid) the one half of all my 
Personal Estate in case she Lives to be Twenty One Years of 
Age or is Marryed; and if in Case my sd daughter should die 
before she is Twenty One Years of age or Marryed, I Give and 
Bequeath to my Loving Brother, John Worley, his Heirs and 
Assigns, Ten Pounds Lawful Money of great Brittain, to be 
raised Out of that Part of my Personal Estate I have Given 
to My sd Daughter ; and the Remainder of that Part of My Per- 
sonal Estate, I Give and Bequeath to my Loving Brother in 
Law, William Gray, and my Loving Sisters in Law, Lucretia 
Gray, Amelia Gray & Louisa Gray, to be Equally Divided 
Amongst them Share & Share alike, to them, their heirs and 
assigns for ever. 

4thly. I Give and Bequeath to my Loving Daughter, Ann 
gray Worley, all my Lands that I am Now Possessed of, on 
Proviso she lives to have a Lawful Heir begotten of her body 
and her said heir lives to the Age of Twenty One Years or is 
Marryed, On such Provisoes, I Give her the sd. Lands; Other- 
wise, I Give and Bequeath unto my Loving Brother, John 
Worley, all My sd Lands, to him and his heirs forever. 



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Lastly, I Constitute and Appoint My Loving Wife, Ann 
Worley, My Executrix, and My Loving Brother in Law, William 
Gray, my loving Uncle, James Blount, and My Loving friend, 
Thomas Whitmell, My Executors to this My last Will and 
Testament, Revokeing and DisanuUing All former Or Other Wills 
by me made, acknowledging and Ordaining this to be my last 
Wil and Testament. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed 
my Seal, this 24th. Day of January, Anno Dom:, 1754. 

LoviCK Worley. (Seal) 

Signed, Sealed, Pronounced and 
Declared by the said Lovick Wor- 
ley to be his last Will and Testa- 
ment Before us : 
Test. David Jernigan. 

Thomas Kinsy, Jurat. 
David Canaday, Jurat. 

Tyrell County, ss. March Court, 1754. 

Then was the within Will duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of 
Thomas Kimsey and David Canady, Two of the Subscribing Witnesses 
thereto; and at the same Time William Gray & Ann Worley was duly 
Qualified as Exor. and Exrx. thereto as the Law Directs. Ordered that the 
JHonble. James Murray, Esqr., Secretary, have Notice, that Letters Testa- 
mentary Issue thereon accordingly. 

Test. Evan Jones, Clk. Cu. 

Copied from Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



WILLIAM YEATES' WILL. 

In the Name of God Amen. I, William Yeates, of the 
County of Bertie, & Province of No. Carolina, being sick and 
weak in Body, but of sound & perfect sence and memory, 
thanks be to Almighty God for it, and calling to mind the 
uncertainty of This Transitory life. Do Make and Ordain this 
to be my last Will and Testament, in manner & form follow- 
ing, that is to say, first I give and Bequeath my Soul to Almighty 
God that gave it; and my Body to be buryed in a Decent maner 
by my Exctr. hearafter named. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter, mary Yeates, 
one negro Boy calld. Jupiter, to Hir & Hir Heirs for ever, only, 
if my sd. Daughter Mary should Dye Before She Marreys, 
then, the sd Negro Jupiter to Belong to my Son, Richd. Yeates. 

Item, I Give to my Daughter, Susanah Pipkin, one negro 
Boy Named Nearo, to Hir & Hir Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath to my Son, William Yeates, five 
Pound, Currt. money of Virginia, to be Paid him by my Exctrs. 
hearafter Named. 



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Item, I Give & Bequeath to my Son, Robert Yeates, One 
Hundred Acres of Land lying in Bertie County, Begining at 
Pottecasie Creek, at a high Island; from Thence Runing Up A 
flat Branch to a small marsh; from thence up a little Branch 
to a markd white Oak; from thence to a small Branch runing 
out of the Indian marsh to where Bryan Hare's path Crosses; 
from thence along the sd. Path to Bryan Hares Line, to him 
and to his Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Martha Langs- 
ton, one Negro Boy Named Joe, to Hir & Hir Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath to my Son, Richard Yeates, One 
Hundred Acres of Land Lying in Bertie County, Begining Att 
Blew Water Branch at the old Bridge ; from thence Up A Little 
Branch to a marked white Oak standing On the Chapel Path; 
from Thence Runing to a Little marsh call'd the Rackcoon 
Marsh; from Thence to Bryan Hares Corner Tree. Allso, 
one negro man called Pompy after the Death of his Mother. 
Allso, One Gray Horse Calld Daulphin, his choice of my Guns, 
and a feather Bed and furniture to it. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath to my Son, Charles Yeates, one 
hundred Acres of Land Lying in Bertie County, Begining On 
Cuttewhiske Swamp at A Little Branch; from Thence Runing 
Lip the sd. Branch to a Marked Pine, then to a Red Oak Stand- 
ing On Carters Path, then Along the sd. Path to Bryan Hares 
Line. Allso, One feather bed and furniture to it, One Gray 
Coult Runing with his Dam calld. Tibb, two Cows & Calves, 
one Gun, one Iron Pott, two pewter Dishes & three pewter 
Plates. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Son, Daniel Yeates, My 
Plantation I Now Live Upon, with All the Remainder Part 
of my Land Undisposed; One feather Bed & furniture to it; 
One Bay mare calld. Jone, One Iron Pott, two pewter Dishes 
& three Pewter plates, & all my Cooper's Tools. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Judith Yeates, 
one negro Boy named Catoe, and two Cows & Calves, to Hir 
& Hir Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give & Bequeath to my Daughter, Amy Yeates, 
one Negro Boy named Seesar, two Cows & Calves, two Pewter 
Dishes and three Pewter Plates. 

Item, my Will is that if my Daughter Judith, or Amy Yeates, 
Or Either of them, should Dye Before they. Or Either of them, 
should Marrey, then there. Or Either of there Negros Given 
to them by me, shall fall to & Belong to my son, Robert Yeates. 
Likewise, if my Daughter Mary Yates, Should Dye Before She 
Marreys, then the Negro Boy Given to her by me Shall fall 
to and Belong to my Son, Richard Yeates. Likewise, if My 
Sons, Richard, Charles Or Daniel Yeates, Should Dye Before 
they come to Lawfull Age, Or Without Issue, then the Land 



4G4 North Carolina Wills. 



given to them, Or Either of them, By Me is to fall to and Belong 
to the Surviveung Brothers and So To Redown to them As 
Long as Either them Lives. 

Item, I Lend to my Beloved Wife, Mary Yeates, the Use of 
One negro Man Named Pompy, & One Negro Woman named 
Venus, dureing hir Natural life, and after hir Death, my sd. 
Negro Pompy to Belong to my Son, Richard Yeates; and my 
Negro Woman Venus and hir Increase to Belong to my two 
Sons, Charles and Daniel, and there Heirs for Ever. 

Item, I Give and Bequeath to my Beloved Wife, Mary Yeates, 
All the Rest of My Personal Estate, Both Moveable and Un- 
moveable. I Allso Appoint my Beloved Wife, Mary, and my 
Son, Richard Yeates, my Whole & Sole Executors of this my 
Last Will & Testament. Hearby Disannulling all Other Wills 
by me Made Or Directed to Which Said Last Will and Testa- 
ment I have Hearunto Sett my Hand and fixt my Seal, This 
Twenty third day of December, Anno Domini, one Thousand, 
Seven hundred and fifty one. 

William Yeates (L S) 

Sign'd, Seal'd, Published, & de- • 
Glared in Presants of Us : 

Jno. Brickell. 
Isaac Carter. 
Bryan Hare. 

Beetie County May Court, 1752. 

Present his Majesty's Justices 
The last Will & Testament of William Yeates, Deed., exhibited into Court 
by Mary Yeates & Richard Yeates, Executx. & Executr. of the sd. Will, 
& proved by the Oaths of Jno. Brickell, Isaac Carter & Bryan Hare, the 
Evidences thereto; at the same Time the sd. Executx. & Executr. quaU- 
fied themselves by taking the Oath appointed by Law for that Purpose. 
Ordered to be Certified By Order of Court 

Test. Saml. Ormes, CI. Cur. 

Copied From Original Will, filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. 



ISToKTH Carolina Wills. 465 



JOHN HARDY'S WILL. 

In the name of God Amen. I John Hardy of Chowan in 
the Collony of North Carohna &C Being weak in body Butt 
in perfect & sound mind and memory praise be therefore given 
to all mighty God Do make and ordain this my present last 
will & Testam' in manner & form following (That is to say) 
first & princapally I commend my Soul into the hands of All 
mighty God hopeing through the merritts death & passion of 
my Saviour Jesus Christ to have full & free pardon & forgive- 
ness of all my Sins And to Inherritt Everlasting life, And my 
body I committ to the Earth to be Decently buried att the 
descretion of my Exceutors hereafter named, And as touching 
the Deposision of all my Temporall which itt hath pleased 
allmighty God to bestow on me I give & Dispose as followeth 

Item, I give unto my Loving Brother William Hardy one 
Black hors of five year ould, And the best shute of Cloaths 
I have, Allso my Buckanear gun 

Item, I give unto my brother Thomas Hardy one hundred 
acers of Land out of the tract where he now Dwell on the upper 
side of the line Joyning to Lewis Davis begining on the pocoson 
then running up to the head of the line And one gray broad 
cloath coate 

Item, I give unto my brother Jacob Hardy one gray drugett 
coate 

Item, I give unto katherine Stancell Widdow one cow & 
calfe 

Item, I give unto Richard Pickering one young mare two 
years ould 

Item, I give * * * all Johnson other * * * 
John Butler a certain debt of twenty two pound for which I 
have his land mortgaged. And I do hereby give him the said 
debt And allso Discharge the said mortgage 

Item, I give & bequeath unto my loving Daughter Elizibeth 
Hardy both my plantations lying on casiah river where Thomas 
Williamson now Dwell And contayning Six hundred & forty 
Acers Each as appears by the pattents bearing date november 
the forth 1707, Allso another tract of Land over casiah river 
called Hendersons folly contayning four hundred & forty acers 
as appear by the pattent bearing date aprill the first 1719 

Allso I give unto my Daughter Elizibeth another tract of 
Land on the East side of rockquess contayning four hundred 
and twenty four acers Excepting the one hundred acors given 
to my brother Thomas 

Item, I give unto my Daughter Elizibeth one tract of Light- 
wood land Lying on bucklesbury swamp so running back to 
30 



466 North Carolina Wills. 



Esq' Duckinfield line contayning five hundred acers as appear 
by the patent bearing date octor 20": 1717 

All which said lands I give unto my said Daughter Elizibeth 
And to her heirs Lawfully begotten of her body 

Item, I give unto my beloved daughter mary hardy This 
my maner plantation where I now dwell contayning Six hun- 
dred and forty acers as appear by the patent bearing date 
november 11" 1707 And allso another tract of Land Lying 
on the head of my said plantation And running to John 
Marshalls line contayning Six hundred & forty acers as appear 
by the patent bearing date the 20": of July 1717 John Hardy 

Allso I give unto my Daughter mary one plantation Lying 
on Casiah river on the East side contayning six hundred & 
forty acers as appears by the patent bearing date november 
the first 1712 Allso I give unto my Daughter mary one plan- 
tation in the fork of Casiah river where mary Lee now Dwell 
contayning Two hundred & five acers as appear by the convey- 
ance from the patent All which lands & plantacons I give & 
bequeath unto my said Daughter mary and her heirs Lawfully 
begotten of her body 

Item, I give unto my well beloved wife Rebecah Hardy one 
tract of Land Lying aLong the pocoson or Bucklesbury swamp 
contayning four hundred & seventy acers as appear by the pat- 
tent bearing date October 19": 1716 And called the gum swamp 
As allso another tract of land between David Hicks line & 
John Marshalls so along the pocoson side contayning Six hun- 
dred & forty acers as appear by the patent bearing Date the 
20" day of July 1717 All which said land I give unto my wife 
Rebecah and to her Dispose 

Now in case my wife Rebecah should be with child & De- 
livered within nine months from the date hereof: Then in such 
case being a son I give him this my manner plantation And 
also the other tract on the head of itt both willed to my daugh- 
ter mary And allso both my plantations on cashia river both 
willed to my Daughter Elizabeth And in case itt shold be a 
daughter I give her one plantation Lying on the East side of 
cashia river willed unto my daughter mary Allso one tract 
of Land over cashia river called Hendersons folly willed unto 
my Daughter Elizibeth And in case of the Death of Either my 
Daughters or a child that may be born in the time above men- 
tioned the sirvivers shall Equally Divid the part of the De- 
ceased both personall & Reall between them 

Item, I give unto my Daughter Elizibeth these negroes here- 
after mentioned— Viz Scipio: grace: Sharpor: Mall & Morea 
with all their Increase unto her my daughter Elizibeth 

Item, I give unto my Daughter mary these negroes herafter 
mentioned Viz kent Joane quasha & toney with all their In- 
crease unto my said Daughter mary 



E'oRTH Carolina Wills. 467 



Item, I give unto my wife Rebecah these negroes hereafter 
mentioned Viz Jack: Nanney george & Dido And my half of 
hector & qommsorer(?) and in case of a son or Daughter born 
as above mentioned the said son or daughter to have an equall 
share with the other children of all my personall Estate 

Item, my money in England I give Equally to be Divided 
between my wife & the children Each child having an Equall 
part with my wife 

Item, I give all my horsis cattle and sheep to be Equally 
Divided between my my wife and the Children Each having 
an Equall part. And while my wife shall remain a Widdow 
she has hereby Liberty to kill out of all or any the stock of Cattle 
or Sheep for her family use 

Item, I give all my houshold Stuff and Toles both within 
and without I give all Equally to be Divided between my wife 
& Children Equally 

Item, I give unto my Daughter Elizibeth thirty pound in 
publick money to pay the publick dues & quittrents of her 
Lands 

Item, I give unto my Daughter mary thirty pound in publick 
money to pay the publick dues & quittrents of her Land 

Item, for all the rest of my publick bills With my debts 
by bill account or any other ways whatsoever I wold have all 
Reserved to all my Just debts from me due to any person 
Now here I would itt understood I wold have all my Just 
debts paid in pitch & not in paper Excepting Elliotts debt And 
that not Excepting they sue for the same And all over & Above 
paying my debts I give unto my wife Rebecah Hardy 

And in case my wife should marry I wold have the negroes 
belonging to the Children & Imployed on their own Lands & 
plantations wholy for their own benefit And the rest of their 
Estates to remain in their mothers hands : Except my Executors 
see apparent cause to take itt away 

Lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint my well beloved 
wife Rebecah Hardy Excutrix: And my well beloved Brother 
William Hardy And my trusty and well beloved friend Thomas 
Pollock Junior And my Trusty and well beloved friend Major 
Robert West my true & Lawfull ***** 
these my forementioned friends all joyntly my true and 
Lawful Executors to this my last will & Testament hereby 
Declaring owing & Confirming this as my Last will & Testa- 
ment Revoking & Disanulling all other wills & Testaments 
for null & Voide 

In Witness whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand and 
fixed my Seall this nineteenth day of January And the year 
of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & nineteen And the 



468 IS^ORTH Carolina Wills. 



sixth year of the Reign of our Soveragn Lord king George, of 
Great Britton ffrance and Ireland King Defender of the faith 

Contained in thre sheetts of 
paper John Hardy (Seal) 

Signed Sealed Declared and 
Published as my last will & Testa- 
ment in presence of 

hollbrook 

Laurence Sarton 

John Luerton 

North Carolina ss By the Honble the Governor 

John Holbrook came before me and made Oath that he see Mr John 
Hardy Signe Seal and publish the within will to be his last Will and Tes- 
tiam' Given under my hand this 16th day March 1719 

Charles Eden 

Copied from Original Will, filed in office of Secretary of State. 



Inventories. 469 



INVENTORIES. 

AN INVENTORY of the Estate of William Bartram Senr Deceased Taken 
by the Administrators : 

25 old Books of Diferent sorts & percil of other old Books 

30 New pewter plates 

18 old puter plates & 26 spoons 

11 puter Basons 

5 puter Dishes 1 Tin pan 
14 Earthen plates 

1 Salt Sellar & peper Box 

3 Tea Kittles 

4 Tea pots & one Coffee pot 

12 Tea Cups & sassers 

4 Candel Sticks & 1 pair Snuffers 

3 Earthern butter pots & 1 pan 

2 pair fire Dogs & 1 old one 
2 pair fire Tongs & 2 Shovels 
8 Iron Pot & 2 Iron Kittle 

4 pair pot hooks 1 pot Tramel 

1 Flesh fork & Skimmer 

2 Skillets & Frying pan 
1 Iron Spit & Gridiron 

1 Iron trivet & bread Tester 

6 Wine Glasses & one Decanter 
12 Knives & Forks 

2 punch bowles & 1 Case & Bottles 

6 Beads & furniture 4 bead Steads 

7 Chests & 11 Chairs & 14 Sickels 

1 pair of Stillards & Scales & Weights 

2 Brass Morters & 1 Iron Morter 

3 Tables & 1 Safe & 4 Jugs 

2 Wier Sives & 2 pair flat Irons 

2 Looking Glasses & 1 Desk 

3 pails 2 piggens & 1 tub 

2 Churns & 2 Keelers 

1 pair of hand Mill Stones 

1 Grinding Stone & whet Stone 

1 Avil Bellos & 2 Vices 

3 hammers 1 Sledges & 2 Service plates 
3 pair of tongs & a percil of files 

1 Rost Meet hook & Melting Ladle 
1 pair of Brass button Molds 
1 pair of Spoon Molds 

1 pair of Shot Molds 

2 Big wheals & 2 Little Wheals 

2 pair of Cards & 1 pair Tow Combs 

2 Hackels & 1 pair wosted Combs 

3 pair bar plow Irons 

2 Flacks Iron without Colters 
6 pair of Iron Traces 

12 Weading hows & Six axes 

3 Iron Wedges & 1 frow 

1 Cross Cut Saw & 1 Tennent Saw 

3 hand Saws 6 Chissels 1 gaug 

1 Ads & 2 Augers & 2 old Cross Cut Saws 

1 pair Timber wheals & 1 pair Cart wheals 



470 ISToKTH Carolina Wills. 



2 Ox Chains & 1 Timber Chain 
2 Grubbing hoes & 3 Spaids 
1 Still & worm 

1 Iron Cotton Gin & 1 Coffee Mill 

6 old Gun Barrels 

2 Iron Cart hoops & 3 small Boxes 

3 old Guns & 1 Cookin Iron 

7 Rasors & a percil of Snipe Bills 

1 Good Mill Saw & 5 old Mill Saws 

2 Cooper howels & 6 pair Bridel bits 
1 Surveyers Cumpas & Chain 

4 pair of Sturrip Irons & one odd one 

1 pair of Money Scales 

3 old Swords & 3 Trupers Pistols 

2 horse Locks & 1 pair tooth Drawers 

1 pair Dore hinges 1 pair of Window Ditto 

1 Gun Lock & Staples & ring for Ox Yokes 

6 Ox or horse Bells 

1 piece & 3^ of gert webing 

1 Cag with some powder & a peice of Lead 

1 Shoe Maker hammer & pinchers & Some other Shoe Maker Tools 

1 old Steal Mill 

1 Set of Brass for a Gun 

8 New bells Not Erased 

1 Mouth peice to put on Negros 

1 pair Iron hoppels for Negros 

1 hand vice & 1 peice of old Copper Kittle & 4 plow Clevis 

1 Glue pot & a percil of Glue 

2 puter quarts & 1 puter Tankerd 
1 pair of Leather Bags 

1 peice of old Crank & a percil of old Iron 

5 Hogsheads & 2 Powdering Tubs 

2 yards of Black Cotton Velvit 
1^ yards of Snuff Colered Velvit 

63 head of hogs of Diferent Sorts 
11 two year old Bulls 
14 Barren Cows 

4 three year old Bulls 
8 year old heffers 

34 Cows & Calves 
8 two year old heffers 
2 one year old Bulls 
2 three year old stears 

6 for year old stears 

2 five year old stears 

3 two year old stears 
11 working Oxen 

3 Stallions 

5 Mairs 

3 one year old Mairs 
1 two year old Mair 
1 Mair <fe Colt 

4 plow horses 

3 Riding horses 

1 fom* year old horse 

1 horse sold by W Bartram Junr 
23 head of Sheep 

2 Guages & 1 hand Saw 2 Chissels 

3 Augors 2 Drawing knives 
2 Ox or hoise Bells 



Inventories. 4Y1 



1 Curling knife & Steal 

2 Flats one in the river the other in the Mill pond 
1 old pair of Timber Wheals 

1 old pair of Cart Wheals 
4 Ox Yokes 1 pruning knife 

3 horses 

4 Barrels Locks instead of pad locks 
1 Harrow with 10 Iron teeth 

1 Iron Instrument to Make Lines or Ropes & a parcil of Gun Worms 

1 Little Old Conno 

1 two foot Scale 
11 Negro Men & Boys 

8 Negro women & Girls 

3 Negro Children 

8 Negro Children Boys & Girls 
percil of Notes of hands & orders if Can be recovd to the Amount of 
£143: 11: 1:}4 
To a proved Account £20: 14: 8 
To 23 pounds in Cash 

To a percil of Sundrey Book Account unSettled the Amount Not known 
To Some horses & Mairs & Some Cattle Supposed to be runing in 

the woods the Number Not known 
17 Thousand feet of Marchint Lumber 

5 Thousand feet Marchantbb in town 

A percil of Slaves the number Not known 

About 240 Bushels of Indian Corn 

9 head of Cattle killed for use 

11 head of hogs killed for house use 

The within is a Just & true Inventory taken by us to the best of our 
Knowledge 

Wm. Bartram 
Thos Robeson Junr 



AN INVENTORY of the Estate of Wm. Bartram Junr Deceased 

Acres 

To 1 peice of Land at the Wacanaw Lake Containing 120 

To 1 peice of Land at the Lake known by Bartram Lake Con- 
taining 320 

Ditto to 320 Acres on Bartram Lake 320 

To 1 peice on the Bluff at the Sugar Loaf Containing 215 

To 1 peice of Land Called ashwood Containing 640 

To Ditto 1 Peice on the No. Est side of the river Called ashwood 

Containing 640 

To 1 peice of Land at Bartram Low or Lake Containing 150 

To 1 peice at the white Marsh Containing 120 

To 1 Peice at the White Marsh Containg 100 

To 1 Peice at the White Marsh Containing 100 

To 1 peice at the Mouth of Donohue Creek Containing 3 

To 1 peice of land on the No Est side of the River containing 500 

To 1 peice adjoining to Ashwood Containing 150 

To 1 peice adjoining to Hezeck Davis Containing 50 

To 1 peice on plummers run to be taken at two thirds the Value 
To 2 peices on Carvers Creek & belonging to the Mill Containing 

of Land 490 

& Mills & Iron works & Utentials belonging to them 
To 1 Lot in Wilmington bought of Kinny 23 feet 

front 33 feet Back 



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To 1 Lot Leased to Burgwin 

To 2 Lots from Isaac Hill 

To other Lots the Deeds in one Keen Name 

To 1 Lot in Campbelltown 

To Doctor Books & Doctor's Medicens & Vials & pots the Number 

unknown & aiticels to me 
To Some Docter Instruments 

To a percil of Docter Drugs the Article & Do Not known 
1 Rifel Gun Ditto 1 Smooth Gun 
1 Good Saddle Ditto 1 Midling Saddle 
1 Silver Watch 

1 Pair Silver Shoe Buckels Ditto 1 pair Nee Buckels 
1 Stock Ditto 1 Hone 
1 Hown harne & 2 razars & a Case 
To a percil of Book Accounts for practise of Phisick 
1 Iron Tea Kittle 1 Chest 
1 Large Cutto knife 
1 pair of Shot Moles 
1 pair of Bullet Moles 
To a percil of wearing apperil 
To 1 Mouth peice for a Negro 
To 1 Rat Trap 
to 1 pair Iron Traces 
To 1 Fleshing knife 
To 1 Iron to Bake Bread 

A Just & true Inventory taken by 

Thos. Robeson Junr Administrator 
To the Best of my Knowledge 

(Filed Nov. 17, 1772.) 



Albemarle August 2d 1680 

Wee the Subscribers being Ordered by the Grand Councell for the 
appraismt of j^e Estate of Capt. Vallentine Bird Deceased wee doe In order 
hereunto appraise the sd Goods and Chatties as is brought before us to 
the best of our Skill and Judgment: 

Imprimis 3 pr fine holland Sheets at 50 Shillings per paire 07:10:00 

3 Pr of Course Ditto att 30 s pr 04:10:00 

1 Ditto Course at 01:05:00 

2 Prs halfe worne Ditto 15 s Pr 01:10:00 

3 browne Orsenbrigg Sheets at 5s 00:15:00 

I Pr worne Sheets. 00:08:00 

II pillows at 2s 6p 01:07:06 

6 Ditto at 2s. 6p 00:15:00 

4 Cubboard Cloathes 00:16:00 

1 fine Holland Cubboard Cloth 00:08:00 

1 Dozn Daipr Napkins & Table Cloth 01:10:00 

1 Dozn and 9 Daiper napkins 01:18:00 

3 Table Clothes 00:18:00 

6 course Table Clothes 01:10:00 

2 dozn & 4 Course Napkins 01:10:00 

16 Course Towells 01:10:00 

1 fine holland Towell 00:05:00 

1 Tankard and 1 Dozen Silver Spoons 13:07:04 

1 Sett Curtains vallens & Counterpans 01 :10:00 

1 Sett of old Curtains and Vallens 00:10:00 

1 fringed Shoulder belt 00:10:00 



Inventories. 473 



1 gray Shagd Rugg 00:10:00 

1 green Shagd Rugg 01:00:00 

1 Shagd Rugg 01:05:00 

1 Ditto att 01:02:00 

1 Dark Cullowed Rugg Shagd 01:00:00 

1 Large Black Trunck 00:15:00 

1 Smaller Ditto with Drawers 00:15:00 

1 small Chest 00:10:00 

1 Iron bound Chest 01:00:00 

1 Iron bound Ditto 01:00:00 

1 New ffeather and boulster 06:00:00 

1 ffeather Bed and Boulster 04:00:00 

1 Hammacker 00:18:00 

1 bed boulster and pilloe 05:10:00 

1 bed boulster Coverlet & pillow 04:10:00 

1 Looking glass 00:05:00 

1 Glass Case 00:10:00 

1 dressing box 01:00:00 

1 Warming Pann 00:10:00 

1 Bed Stead 00:08:00 

One Pcell of books 06:00:00 

2 hair Brushes 00:01:06 

23 Round and Square Bottles 00:12:00 

15 yd of Keirsey 01:17:06 

11 Prs plain Shoes at 3:s Pr 01:13:00 

1 Black walnut Table & frame 01:00:00 

10 Chairs 02:10:00 

1 Couch at 01:00:00 

1 Table and frame 00:13:04 

1 Table Cloth 00:06:08 

1 Striped Carpet 00:05:00 

1 Whip saw 01:00:00 

1 bed stead and Cradle 00:10:00 

1 fowling piece 01:10:00 

1 musket and fowling piece 01:15:00 

2 Smoothing Irons att 00:10:00 

1 pair of StiUiards and pea 00:08:00 

1 Dozen pewter plates 01:10:00 

1 Dozn Ditto 01:04:00 

19 pewter poringr at 01:08:06 

6 Small Salts 00:06:00 

2 Large Ditto at 00:06:00 

2 pewter Candlesticks 00:05:00 

3 Sawsers at Is 3p per lb 00:04:06 

51 Pewter Dishes at 03:03:09 

4 pewter Basons 01:12:00 

3 old pewter plates 00:05:00 

2 Large brass Candlesticks 01:10:00 

A parcel of Tining ware 02:00:00 

2 pewter Chamber potts 00:08:00 

1 pewter Tankard 00:03:00 

1 paire Tongues & Fire Shovell 00:05:00 

1 brass Kittle: 32 pound at 02:00:00 

3 skillets at 18 shillings 00:18:00 

6 bell mettle mortor & pearsell 00:10:00 

1 posnetat 00:04:00 

1 brass (?) and Ladle 00:05:00 

1 frying pann at 00:06:00 

Sspitts 00:10:00 

1 paire andirons 00:15:00 



474 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



3 paire pothooks 00:06:00 

1: paire racks 00:03:00 

1 iron pott wt 50 1b at 4p pr lb 00:16:08 

1 ditto wt 36 lb at 4p pr lb 00:12:00 

2 dittoes wt 33 lb at 4p per lb 00:11:00 

1 Lignum vitee punch bowl 00:15:00 

1 Lignum vitee mortor 00:02:06 

1 flesh forke 00:01:00 

1 Cradle 00:05:00 

Negro men; (vizt: Mingo at 40:00:00 

Andrew and Thorn : at 35 lb Sterling pr each 70 :00 :00 

women: negroes Hanna; Betty; Betty; & Bess at 30 lb 

Sterling each 120:00:00 

Mary ye Indian 20:00:00 

Negro boy mustapha 20:00 :00 

1 Small Ditto named Robin at 15:00:00 

1 small negro Girl named Jane 15:00:00 

1 Negro Child George 10:00:00 

1 Woman Servant named Ann ffarmer of 4 years to serve. _ 08:00:00 
1 hand Mill 06:00:00 

1 sett of wedges 00:10:00 

7 weeding howes at Is: 6p: - 00:10:06 

8 hilling howes at 00:07:00 

2 old Axes at . 00:02:00 

1 spaidatt 00:06:00 

1 Trowell at 2s: 6p: 00:02:06 

1 broad ax at 00:04:00 

1 hand saw at 00:02:00 

1 Lathing hamer at 00:01:06 

1 coopers adze & rift 00 :03 :00 

22 sheep at 10s: 11:00:00 

plantation and housen 80:00 :00 

12: old Sowes 09:00:00 

SOShotes 07:10:00 

6 barrows and board 05:05:00 

12 cowes and calves at 30s 18:00:00 

6: 2 year old beasts 06:00:00 

Total is 583 lb— 01s— 03p 

Samuell Daviss 
Wm. Nevell 
Jno Die 

Signum 
Tobacco lb 
By 2000 pounds of tobacco Due from Capt Zacha Gillam &c 2000 

I the Subscriber Doe present In humble Manner this as A True Inven- 
tory of the Estate of Capt Bird of this County Late Deseased I being his 
Executrix The Debts of ye Estate being drawne up; I forgott to Bring 
them; which I humbly Crave Leave to the Next Session of ye Grand 
Councell; for presentmt of them and that to this Inventory Credits they 
may bee annexed; November 8th 1680 

Margaret Bird 

The pettionar is Lt Allowed for ye Bringing in of the Debts 

RoBT Johnson Holden, Secrata 



Inventories. 475 



INVENTORY of the Real & Personal Estate of Richard Blackledge 
Esqr. Deceased taken October 20th 1777 Vizt: 

15530 Acres of Land or there About 49 Negroes 320 Head of Cattle or 
there Abouts 34 Lott No 108 Lott No. 46 Do 36 Do 404 Do 405 Do 406 
& Do 236 with Half a Front Lott held with Mr Neale where the Slaughter 
House Stands Salt Works as they now Stand at the Mouth of Cour Creek 
being 50 Acres of Land with a Salt Pann Abt 2-3 done 14 by 18 feet Squair 
about 1700 wt Barr Iron & a Suffciency of Plates to finish the Pann About 
700 wt Lead 8 Kittles fixed for Boyling 3 Yoke of Oxen 2 Carts 1 Set of 
Smiths Tools 3 Boats 2 Cows & Calves & Sundry Tools Consisting of Axes, 
Hoes, Spades, Saws &c &C for the use of the Works with some Little fur- 
niture for use of the Works People Beds &c abt 20M Bricks to put the 
Pann up with & Abt. 4 M of Lumber to make Resurvoys &c Half the 
Brigg Ann with Capt. Stephen Wilhams now Abt Cadiz or up the Straits 
& Half her Cargo out of which Stephen Wilhams has Remitted three 
Hundred Pounds Sterling M of 5-16 of a Schooner called the Beaufort 
on a Voyage to the West Indies Commanded by Capt. Annible 1-6 of a 
Brigg now Building at Beaufort by Peter Nowe & Robert Walpoole 3-16 
of a Schooner Called the Elhnor now Building at Otter Creek by Mr. Adam 
Tooley 60 Head of Sheep 250 Head of Hogs or there Abouts Crop on the 
Grounds 10 Horses 1 Riding Chair & 1 Sulkey One Womens Saddle 1 
Silver Mounted Gun 1 P Pistols & a Small Sword 3 Pr Timber Wheels & 2 
Screws, 2 Scows belonging to the Mills & 1 Canow, 2 Canows belonging to 
the Plantation &1 Old Bay Boat 1 Set of Smiths Tooles 1 Set of Gun 
Mounting a Parcell of Old Iron belonging to Batchelors Creek Mill abt 
200 wt 4 Spare Saws & 1 Dozen Files, 3 Pistil Locks 3 Barrs of Run Steele 
6 Scythes 2 Cane Knives 2 Old Pistol Barrells, 15 Old Gunns & Gun Ball. 
22 Bayonetts, 3 Old Mill saws 2 Sets of Steele Jinn Rowlers 8 Sets of Wood- 
en Ginn Rowlers 1 Ginn 50 wt Nails 1 Pr Hayforks 53 wt Iron Hoops 80 
pains of Glass 1 Crucible 4 Jamaca Mill Cranks 41 Iron Mill Rounds abt 
250 wt Iron 200 wt Nail Rods abt 550 Sides of Leather in the Tan Yards 
1 Copper Distill abt 50 wt Old Brass 1 Small Old Still 1 Old Tea Kittle 3 
Pair of Hinges 8 Narrow Axes Pr Wedges 2 Broad Axes 1 Iron Tooth 
Harrow 5 Grubing Hoes 15 Weeding & Hillin Hoes 1 Dutch Fann 1 Brass 
Swivill 3 Bitts 2 Pr Styrup Irons 2 Mens Saddles 1 Bryer Hook 7 Cart 
Boxes 7 Flecke Plows 5 Barr Plows 3 Grind Stones 4 Setts of Plow Geers 
& 2 Snaffle Bridles 1 New Coopers Axe & 1 Set of Coopers Tools & Some 
Spair Truss Hoops 2 Brass Cocks 2 Trucks 2 Carts some Old Blocks a 
Parcel of Brick Moulds abt 400 wt Old Iron Consisting of Axes, Hoes 
Plows &c the Sweeping of the Smiths Shop Abt 500 wt Old Iron that came 
out of Mill that was Burnt belonging to Wm Blackledge Pr Worsted 
Combs 3 Stone Oil Jarrs & Abt 30 Gallons of Oil 7 Pr Cards 6 Woolen 
Wheeles 2 Linnen Ditto 2 Lumes 3 Pair of Harness 5 Stays 2 Pair of Stul- 
yards & P Scales & Weights 3 Hackels 1 Wire rim Sive 1 Pr Sheep Shears 

1 Ginn Case & Abt 6 Doz Qt Bottles 2 Dozen Flat 2 Gallon Ditto & 2 
Dozen Round 2 Gallon Do 1 Gallon Pott 1 Qt Pott Funnell & Libra of 
Books Abt 70 Barrells of Pork 1 Set of Tools for use of the Tan Yards & 
for Currying 

Household Furniture &c Vizt 
6 Silver Table Spoons 1 Soop Ditto 12 Tea Do 1 Punch Ladle 1 Set 
of Caster with four Stands 1 Tea Chest 1 Glass Stand 7 Syllabub Glasses 

2 Decanters 10 Wine Glasses 1 Large Tumbler 3 Small ditto 3 Looking 
Glasses 3 Hash Dishes IJ^ Dozen Chinae Plates 3 Chinea Bowls 2 ditto 
Tea Potts 1 Do Milk Pott 1 Stone Tea Pot 1 Coffee Pott Queens Ware Six 
Chiney Coffee Cups & Saucers 6 Do Tea Cups & Saucers 1 Queens China 
Sallet Dish 

23/^ Dozen Queens Chinea Flatt Plates 2li Dozen Do Soop Ditto 4 
Large Queens Ware Dishes 4 Small Ditto 1 Stone Dish 1 Queens China 
Chocolate Pott 10 Large Case Knives & forks 6 Breakfast Knives & forks 



476 JSToRTH Carolina Wills. 



1 Queens China Boat 2 Delf Bowls 11 Butter Potts 1 Japaned Sugar Dish 
3 Earthen Pans & 14 Tart Molds 2 Chests 2 Trunks 1 Port Mantau Trunk 
1 Dining Table 2 Tea Tables 12 Winsor Chairs 1 Couch 1 Candle Stand 
1 Pr Hand Bellows 4 Pr Hand Irons 2 Shovels & 1 Pr Tongs 4 Large Pewter 
Dishes 6 small Ditto 5 Pewter Basons 25 Pewter Plates & Iron Potts 1 
Small Iron Kittle 1 Large Brass Kittle 1 Small Ditto 3 Frying Pans 1 Bell 
Mettle Skillit 1 Iron Do 1 Pr Waffle Irons 5 Pr Pott Hooks 3 Trammells 1 
Pr flatt Irons 3 Candle Sticks 2 Pr Snuffers 1 Wire Sive 2 Milk Pans 3 Salts 
1 Pewter Tureen & 1 Cullender 1 Close Brush 3 Suits of Curtains & 5 Fea- 
ther Beds & Furniture 6 Beadsteads & Chords. 

RiCHD Blackledge, Exr. 

AN INVENTORY of all the Goods & Chattels belonging to the Estate of 
Daniel Blinn Deceas'd 1753. 

4 Feather beds & Bolsters 

5 Pilloes 3 Pillowbers, 1 Rugg 

2 Quilts 3 Counterpins 2 Blankets 

4 pr Sheets 4 Bed steads 

4 Cane Chairs 3 Trunks 1 large Chest 

1 Old Warming pan 1 Close Stool & pan 

1 Hatt Case 3 Earthen Chamber pots 

1 Small looking Glass 

1 Pr Chamber hand Irons 

1 Low Chair 

2 Large looking Glasses 

1 Large Walnut oval Table 

1 Small Do 1 Mohogginey Tea Table 

1 China Bowl & 6 Cups & Saucers 

1 Block Tin Tea pott & Milk pott 
15 Chairs 1 Arm Chair 

1 Chest of Drawei's, 1 Desk 1 joint stool 
14 Pictures 1 Decanter, 1 Cruitt 

7 Drinking Glasses: 1 Jelly Glass 

4 Tumblers: 2 Glass Salt Cellers 
14 Punch Bowls, 2 Pockett Bottles 

1 Mustard pot: 3 Earthern wash Basons 

4 Earthen plates 

2 white Earthen Bowls 

5 White Cups & Saucers 

1 Box Iron & heatters: 1 Lawn Cive 
1 Coffee Mill: 1 Tea Chest 
1 Case with 9 Bottles 
1 Large Vicar Bottle 

1 Gallon Glass Bottle 

7 Douz Glass Bottles 1 Pr Bellows 

2 Tea Canisters 2 old Do 

1 Sugar Tubb: 1 Pint Silver Mugg 
1 Old Sloop & Sails : 1 large Grater 

3 Silver Spoons: & 6 Teaspoons 
1 Gun: 3 Cloth Bruches 

1 Broad Cloth Sute of Cloaths 
1 Pr Cloth Breeches 
1 Red Cloth Jacket 
1 Double Night Gown 

3 Holland Shirts 2 Cravits 

4 Pr Stockings: 1 Pr hand Irons 

3 Pr Tongs: 1 Iron Slice 1 Fire Shovel 
1 Dozn & Ten Pewter plates: 8 Dishes 
1 Pewter Bason : 1 Small brass kettle 



Inventories. 47T 



4 Brass Skillets: 1 Iron Do 

4 Iron Pots: 1 Iron Driping pan 

2 Frying Pans: 3 Spitts 

1 Pr flesh forks & Ladle 

2 Sauce pans: 1 Chaffin Dish 

1 Iron Gridle: 1 Grid Iron 

2 Iron Tramels: 6 Milk pans 

1 Pudding pan: 6 pattey pans 
6 Earthern Pickel pots: 3 butter pots 
1 Three Gal Jugg; 2 Tea Kettles 
1 Pestle & Morter: 1 brass Morter 
1 Jack: 3 Axes: 1 weeding hoe 

3 Matts: 1 Bread Tray 

1 Grind Stone: 1 Saw: 2 hammers 

2 Brass Candle Sticks: 2 Iron Do 
1 Hand Mill : 1 Pr Stilliards 

1 Pr of Scales: 1 Meal Tub 

1 Basting Ladle: 1 Mans Saddles 

\}/2 Dozn Knives: 1 punch Strainer 

4 Table Cloths: 8 Diaper Napkins 

3 Hackabuch Napkins 

23^ yds of Bear Skin: 8 old Barrels 
1 Beer Cask: 4 old pipes 

1 old Cable: A Parcell of old Iron 

2 Cows : 1 heifer : 1 two year old heifer 
1 Yearling Steer: 1 horse & Cart 

1 Canoe: 40 lb Wool 
1 White Dimity Jacket 
1 Pr Silver knee Buckles 
1 Shagareen Case Watch 
1 Pr Bi-ass Shoe Buckels 
1 Castor Hatt: 1 Bucket 
1 Pail: 1 Piggin: 1 Pr Shoes 

3 Small Baskets: 1 pewter pint pot 
1 Leaden Tobacco Box 

1 Wash Bason Stand 

3 Fatt Pots: A Parcel of old Tubs 

2 Pr Snuffers: 1 Tin M pint pot 
1 Gill pott: 1 Small butter Chirn 

11 Tin Candle Moulds 
1 Lanthorn: 1 Tin pepper Box 
1 Large Earthen pan 

3 Small Baskets: 1 Iron Sledge 
1 Cutlass: 1 Oyl jarr 

1 Sea Compass 

6 Iron Scures 

1 Box & Parcl old Books 

1 Bible: 1 Sermon Book 

1 Shot Bag & powder horn 
A parcl old Blocks 

2 Indian Barks 

1 White Stone Tea pot 
1 Glass pint Mug 

3 White Mettle Spoons: 6 pewter 

5 Blue & white Stone Tea Cups & Saucers 
1 Woolen Wheel 

1 Negro Man Named Prince 
1 Negro Wench Named Rose 
1 Negro Girl aprentice Named Sal 
1 Pr Money Scales 
June 4th — 1753 Mourning Blin Extx. 



4Y8 North Carolina Wills. 



-County 



April 17th 1753. 

AN INVENTORY of the goods and Chattels belonging to the Estate 
of William Brice Deed as follows Vizt: 
7 Negro men 3 Do Women 13 Do Boys & Girls in all 23 and 51 head of 
Cattle 18 Sheep 20 Hoggs 5 horses 3 guns 7 fether beds 2 Desks 4 Tables 

3 Chests 8 Chairs a persil of old pewter a percil of Chaney and Delf Wair 

1 Looking Glass a persil of Old Books Tee 

8 Iron pots 1 bell mettle Scillit 3 Brass Candle Stick 1 pair Iron Doggs 1 

pair Tongs 1 hand Mill 2 Chest 3 be 2 Tarkills Ready Sett 5 

Spinning Wheels 1 Hanger 1 Cross cut Saw 1 Grindstone 

Returned in May Cort 1753 

Pr Nathan Smith Exectr. 

A INVENTORY of Anne Bryan Estate Dect 

7 Negros 3 Feather Beds & Furniture 1 Chist of Drawers 1 Desk 

2 Tables 2 Chist 1 Case of Bottles 3 horses 16 head of Cattle 12 Sheep 
20 Head of Hogs 3 Iron Pots 2 Brass Kittles 1 Iron Do 6 Puter Dishes 

4 Basons 18 Plates a Parcell of Delf and Glass 6 Chaney Cups & Soycers 

3 Brass Candle Sticks 2 Iron Do 1 Case of Knives & forks 1 Tea Chist 
6 Silver Table spoons 6 Do Tea spoons Straner & Tongues A Parcell of 
Old Books 2 Bee Hives 2 Gunns 33 Bbl of Indian Corn 13 Bushels of Wheat 
1 Cart & Wheals 

A Parcell of Old Plows & Axes 1 Spice Morter A small Stock of Cattle 
on Hatterass Banks 1 Boor Iron 1 Trivett & Gridle 1 Large Looking Glass 
17 pounds Prock John Bkyan Extr 

North Carolina ss 

John Bryan Executor of Ann Bryan deceased maketh Oath and Saith 
that the above is a true Inventory of the Effects of the said Anne Bryan 
come to the hands power or possession of this Deponent 
Sworn this 28th day of 

May 1773 Before me \ John Bryan 

Jo Martin 

INVENTORY of the Estate of Mr. Edw: Bryan Decsd. 

16 Negros 1 Steel trapp 

14 Head of Horses 8 Iron potts 

13 Head of Sheep 3 Ettels 

6 fether Beds 3 Skilitts 1 Brass Do. 

6 Ruggs 8 Blankitts 1 Tee Kittell 

1 Bed quilt 1 pees Girts Wad ? 

10 Sheets 6 pair poot hoocks 

1 Dusk 1 Table 1 Cut Lash 

10 Cheears 3 Spining Wheeals 
4 Cheests 5 par of Cards 
1 Cobard 1 pack of Cards 
4 Bed Stitts 2 Grind Stons 
3 Cords 2 pair Mill Stones 

1 Case of Bottels 3 plows 1 harrow 

11 puter Basens 1 fery flatt 
10 Dishes 410 pound pott Iron 
32(?) plats 1 Iron Rack 

2 puter potts 2 Cros Cutt Saw 
1 panger 1 Hand Saw 

35 Spoons 1 whip Saw 

3 Tee Canestors 1 pees Cloth & trim 
1 pound Tee & Canasters 1 par wosted Hos 



Inventories. 



479 



1 Small Compus 2 pair Stilards 

4(?) frien pans 1 pair Scales 

1 warmen pan 1 womens Sadell 

1 Hand Bales 5 Razer 1:1 hone 

1 pr: tongs & Shuvell 5 pound Indego 

2 Candell mold 6 pound powder 

3 Candell Sticks 50 pound Shott 

7 Locks Sum Rements of Goods 

1 Hatt & Case a paseU of Coopers tuls 

1 Bar: Brown Shuger and Carpentors Tooles 

1 Grater and a small parsel of nales 

1 Box Iron & heete' a parsell of Glass & Earthen ware 

4 Cheests old a parsell old Hogshets 

5 Saddels & Bridels and Barrells and old Iron 
and a parsell of Axes 

and Hoes quenty not known 

165 Head of Cattel 

Bill money L 539: 15: 00 

Vorgina Cur: 44: 2:09 

Debts Reed: 20:11: 6 

1 Spise morter 
4 mear Sifters 

a parseU of Books 
8fiUs? 

2 Graters 

a parsell of Hoggs 

a parseU of Knives and forks 

a pair of Cart wheeals 

a parsell of woll and 

Gotten flax and hamp 

1 Ink Glass & Tabel Lining 

2 Guns and waren apparell 
a parsell of wooden ware 

7 Combs 1 pair of hackells 
325 Deear Skins 
16 Ditto 6 Stocks of Bees 

1 Looken Glass 2 Hids 
170 Emtey Barells 

2 frows 

Erows Excepted Hahdy Bryan Execr. 

Lewis Bryan 



A SECOND INVENTORY of the Goods which is Com to my hands 
Sence the the first which I Gave in be Longin to the Estaet of 
Edwd: Bryan Deesed — 

3 Tarkills which was Seet 

1 Tarkill hailed to Gather 

1 Steedr & 13 Sides of tand Lather 

3 Skins & 2 Shew Lastes 

1 pair of money Scales 

2 Iron wedges and 1 trowell 

a parcell of old Rotten Dear Skins 

100 tarr Barrells in four hoops 

Debts Reed. £ 2262-04-2 3^ old Bills 

Hardy Bryan Exr. 

march the 15 day 1749/50 

Red Sence £ 10:00:00 old tenner 

Debts Reed 03-07 :-6 old tenner 



480 North Carolina Wills. 



North Carolina, Craven County. 

A TRUE & PARFECT INVENTARY of the Estate Goods & Chatties of 
Willeam Bryan late of this County Decesd : 1747 as foUoweth Viz — 
Three Negro Men Three Negro woman Two Negro Children Sixty Six 
pounds One Shillings & Eleven pence Virginia Currancy Thirty pounds 
Thirteen Shillings & Ten pence Bill Money five Beds & fui-niture One 
Chist of Drawers Two Ovil Tables Two Small Square Tables Two Small 
Round Tables One Silver Tankard Eight Silver Spoons One Desk One 
Large Looking Glass Two Large Brass Ivittles One Small Brass Kittle 
Two bell mettle Skillets four Large Iron pots Three Small Iron pots 
One Small Iron Skillet Two Iron Cittles Three pistles four Smooth 
Bord Guns One Rifle Barrell Gun Two Chists One Large Old Trunk One 
bell mettle Spice Morter & Pessell One Box Iron & Two heaters Six Gallon 
Basons Thirteen Dishes Twenty five plates Two Three Quarts Basons 
Two Two quart Basons One pair of Small hand Irons One Grid Iron 
Two Trammels fom- pair of pot hooks Two pair of Tongs & One ShoveU 
One brass Candle Stick Two Iron Candle Sticks One pair of Snuffers 
One hand Mill of Cullen Stones One hand Mill of Shell Stones One Spit 
one Brass Ladle One Old Iron Driping pan One frying pan One Ditto 
Old One Whip Saw One Cross Cut Saw One hand Saw One Tennant 
Saw One Broad axe One Old Ditto One Case of Bottles One Small 
Case with five fioward Bottles Three Stone Jugs Three Gars One old 
puter Churne One puter Limbrick Two warming pans Eighteen Black 
Bottles Two Small Case Bottles Thirteen punch Boles Delph Ten Delph 
plates One mettle Tea pot Thirteen Delph Tea Cups Seventeen Delph 
Sasers four Delph Tea pots One Spoon Boat One canter One pint Black 
Jack Ten Tumbler Glasses Seventeen Wine Glasses One Delph Dish 
One Vinegar Cruit one Glass mustird pot three Stone Butter pots Two 
Earthen Butter pots One Delph Cream pot One Chamber pot one Large 
pair of Stillyrds One Small Ditto One Jack Spit One pair of Small money 
Scales Two pair of Scales & weights of Other Sort Two Wooling Wheels 
Two Lining Wheels Two pair of Old wool & Gotten Cards Two meale 
Sifters One Grind Stone One pair of Brass Shot Molds One pair Spoon 
Molds One Match Lock One flat Break One Case Knives & forks One 
Safe One Slate One Large Church Bible and a parsell of Other Books 
Two Brushes Thirteen Chairs Two peper boxeses One Nutmeg Grator 
One Two quart pot One pint one funnel all of Tin One half pint pot of 
puter forty Six head of Sheep four Riding horses One mair & Colt five 
Bed Steeds Three plows One Tap borer One Carpenter Adds Three Gimb- 
lets four Augres One froe Three horse Bells One house Bell Two Drawing 
Knives One Trowell Two Corking Irons Three goughes One Saw Set 
One Round Shave Eight Chissells One Gun Stocking plain Two Small 
plains One hand Joynter four Reep hooks Two Small hammers One Small 
Sledge hammer Eight files One Box Rule One paur of Carpenters Cum- 
passes One pair Nipers One Set of horse flegms One pocket Cumpas One 
gun Scraper One hone One razor Two Coopers Axeses Two Addses One 
trowell One Joynter Stock & Iron One Crose ? One Iron Pessel Two Grub 
hows five Old weeding & hilling hows Three Old Narrow Axeses Twenty 
head of Cattle & a parsell of hoggs Two mens Saddles & bridles One 
womans Saddle & bridle Twenty nine pound wt old puter & a haK four 
Viols & Two pocket Bottles One Glass Salt pot One Brown pint mug 
one flesh fork One Scimmer One Still Thirteen puter Spoons a parsel 
of pails Tubs & peggins One pair of Spring Tongs one pair Tailors Shears 
One Iron Ladle & A parsell of Old Lumber 
March 9-14th 1747/8— 

Joseph Bryan 
Pr Anne Bryan 



Inventokies. 481 



A TRUE AND PERFECT INVENTORY of the Goods and Chattels of 
Mr Levy Creecy Deceas'd. 
Nine Negroes, to Wit Cato, Will, Peter, London, Cate, Dinah, Dorcass, 
Priss, Gene, Two Boys Namely Jacob & Squire, Ten Children Vitzt Venus, 
Rachael, Nan, Esther, Rose, Phillis, Cloe, Sam, James, Zango, in all Twenty 
one. Eighty three Pound Eight Shillings and two pence Proclamation 
Money, Notes with their Interest to the Amount of Three Hundred & Sixty 
three Pounds Proc. some unsettled Accompt. Five good Feather Beds one 
old do. Six Bed Steds Four Hides two Mats five Cords Eleven Pillows 
Ten pair Sheets Nine pair of Pillow Cases three good Homespun Counter- 
panes one old Do. Four new Bed Spreads, one Rug, three Bed Quilts three 
Dutch Blankets five Homespun Do. one large Diaper Table Cloth four 
Homespun Do. four Napkins Six Towels, one Maple Desk one Square 
Walnut Table, one do Oval Two do Tea Tables, one pine Table four Chests 
one old do. Six Walnut Chairs Damask Bottoms, one Arm'd Do one dozen 
maple flag Bottom do Five Walnut do. flag Bottoms, three low Chairs, one 
Childs do. one large Glass one small Do one Beaufat three Earthen dishes 
Twenty white Stone Plates Ten earthen do, five China Bowls one Dozen 
China Cups & Saucers, four Tea pots Seven Cups Nine Saucers five Glass 
Tumblers Six Wine Glasses, three Cruets, three Salts, three Cream pots, 
one Pitcher, one Spice Mill, two mustard pots, one pocket Bottle one pair 
Silver Tea Tongs one Dozen Silver Table Spoons one do Tea, one Silver 
Soop Ladle one do punch do, one Silver Watch, one Pair of Silver Shoe 
& knee Buckles, one pair Clasps, one pair of Silver Studs with Gold Tops 
Twenty Seven New Pewter plates Six old do. Six pewter dishes Nine pewter 
Basons, one old Dish Six Pewter Spoons, one Can one fifteen Bottles Case, 
one do Ten do, one small Trunk, one small Cubbard, one Safe, one Large 
Flower Chest, one Comb, four Stays & Girts two Unnen wheels, two old 
do, three Woollen do one pair of Cards, four do one small Sein unhung one 
Litt nett four stone Juggs one earthen do four Stone Chambers Pots two 
& half Dozn. Round Bottled three Brass Candlesticks two Iron do one 
Brass Kittle one Iron Tea Kettle one old Copper do, one old Copper Pott 
one Tin Funnel, three Skillett, two pair of Iron dogs, two pair of Stihards 
one Box Iron & Heaters one pair of Flat Irons one dozen knives & Forks 
four Guns three pair Tongs two Shovels, one poker, one spice morter & 
Pestle three large Iron pots, five small do, three Iron pot trammels, three 
pair Pot hooks, one Frying pan, one Spit, one Gridiron, one Iron Ladle, 
one pair flesh forks, three Iron Spindles, one pair of Sheep Shears, Six 
reap hooks, two Sythes, two Whip saws, one Cross cutt Do, one Hand saw, 
one Currying knife & Shel, Forty two sides of Leather in Tan, three Calf 
Skins, one mans Saddle, one old do. three old Bridles, two Broad Axes, 
Six faUing Axes, five Weeding Hoes, three Grubbing Hoes, two Carpenters 

Adzs. one Coopers Do One Howel, one Sett of Shoemakers Tools, 

Six old Chisils two Gauges two old Planes two drawing knives, two old 
Claw hammers, three old Augers one Smiths Anvil & two Hammers, one 
Vise, Twenty Pounds Feathers two ox Chains three rings & Staples one 
large Canoe, four washing Tubs two Pails, two piggens one Can, two Sugar 
Tubs, two Churns, three small rundlets, two meal sifters, one Tin Cullen- 
der, two fine Hackles, three Cyder Barrels four half Barrel Cags one old 
do. five old Barrels, one Tierce, two old Hogsheads, one Iron Harrow, three 
wheat Sieves, four trays, one pair of old Cart wheels two old Gyggs one 
dial one pair of Horse phlegms one lancet, two Brass Locks, two half 
Bushels one Iron square & one pair Compasses one whip saw, file one hand 
mill one Grind Stone one Still, one pair of Scales, & weights, one pair of 
Taylors Shears, one old Spade, one hat Bush three mats for dishes, one 
Church Bible, three Sermon Books, one spelling Book, three small Bibles 
now old Books Five Stocks of Bees two mares & Colt one Horse six Cows 
& Calves three three year old Heifers, three two year old Stears, one two 
year old Bull, three Cows, three three year old Stears one two year old 



31 



482 North Caeolina Wills. 



Heifer seven yearlings one yoke of Oxen, three two year old Heifers Thirty 
six ewes & Lambs, Fourteen other Sheep thirteen three year old hogs, 
Twenty four year old do fifteen breeding Sows thirteen Shoats Six pigs 
seven Tann'd Sheep skins one Hatchet two old Axes, five Bar plows, 
& Coulters three weeding do & five Coulters two Iron wedges Six old Hoes, 
his wearing apparel seven Pound of Coarse pull tow Spun, seven pound 
Coarse yarn. Eighteen Pound fine do, Twenty one pound Cotton Warp, 
five pound of Pick'd Cotton, Ten pound Cotton for filling seven yards 
white linnen, two yards home spun Cloth, three yards of woollen home 
spun Cloth, seven pound of Flax, Seventy five pound Coarse wool Wash'd 
Seventy Six do fine unwashed Forty Eight Barrels of Corn Twenty Acres 
of wheat Growing a parcel of Fowl Twelve midlings Bacon Two & twenty 
Hames & Shoulders Four Cows & Calves one Cow & Heifer three yearlings 
one two year old Stear, one two year old Heifer one yoke of Oxen, Eleven 
hundred and fifty Feet of thick white Oak plank, Fourteen hundred and fifty 
three feet of thick pine plank Ninety Feet of Broad Cypriss Plank five 
Quarters thick. Six Bushels of Salts Six Bushels of Peas, one Bushel of 
Beans, three small Baskets one Good meal Bag two old do four Bushels 
of wheat, a small Quantity of Rum Sugar, Molasses & Hogs Lard a parcel 
of Scantling saw'd to Build a Barn, one Large Black Smiths File, A Small 
Parcel of tow & Gotten, Sum Flax Not Broke 

Chowan County. 

June 17th 1772 Personaly Apeard Mary Creecy before me and Provd 
this Inventory to be Just and True before Edw Vail 



AN INVENTORY of the Personal Estate of the late Mrs. Jean Corbin 
Deceased, token 13th AprU 1775. 

Negro Slaves. 
(Peter, free) Nancey, Johney, Pleasant, Mingo, Lucretia, Effey, Lars, 
Innes, Victoria, Barbara, Jenny Cooper, Ben, Sinclear, Exeter left to 
Dr. HoUoway, Monroe, little ones at the Point, Cabin, Patty, Will, Jude, 
George, Lucretia, Jenny Pollard, Charles, Cain, Sarah, Cudjoe, Douglas, 
Sam, Nanny, Lucretia, Nede, Stephen, Amelia, Clarissa, Jack, Pegg, 
June, Kingston, Dolly, Bella, DeUa (old). Young Delia, Sentry, London, 
Nelly, Ovid, Mary, Phillis, Victoria, Sabina, Harry 2 days old, Quanimo, 
Nanny, Gray, old James, James, Cumlock, young Quanimo, BeUnda, 
Jameboy, Carolina, Jenny, Sandie, Statira, Dinah, old Caesar, Dinah, 

Buk 
Maizey, young Csesar, Toney, Harry, old Celia, Josie, Buck, little George, 
Hannah, Cumber, Kuffey, Cato, Kennisby, Billey Murray, big George 

the Cooper, Nanney, old Mui-ray, Jamaica, old Davis, old Solomon; 

(WiU, it appears was Sold to Doctr. Ferguson).* * * 

Negroes at Edenton — not in my possession but as I am informed hired 
out by Dr. Ferguson by Mrs. Corbins order — Rutherford, Ross, Anthony, 
Caithness, Charles, Violet, and Supposed Six Children, uncertain whether 
5 or 6 

In all 97 Negroes, big & httle, taken before us. 
This list taken before 

John Larkins William Larkins (formerly overseer) 

James Larkin. William Larkins. 

David Pollock overseer 

Furniture &c &c. 

Plate. 

12 large Table Spoons, 12 small do. 1 Pint Mugg, 1 Marrow Spoon, 4 

Salt shovels, 4 Extinguishers, 1 P small silver Candlestocks, 1 P Branch 

Candlestocks with Snuffers & Extinguishers, 1 P Cruet tops, 1 P Butter 



Inventories. 483 



Boats, 1 Salver, 1 Sauspan, 1 Milk pott & Sugai- Tongs, 1 Quart Tankard, — 
(The above was Bought by Mrs. Corbin at the Sale of the Estate of Mr 
Corbin). — 1 Caudle Cup, 1 Coffee pot, 2 Butter boats, 4 Salts, 2 small 
Salvers, 1 P Snuffers & Stand, 6 Forks, 2 P Candle Sticks, 3 Castors, 10 
Tea Spoons, 1 P Sugar Tongs, 3 Cruit tops, 1 old punch ladle, 6 table spoons, 
1 Soup spoon, 3 glass Cruets with Silver tops, 14 Silver Knives, 20 do. forks, 
1 Gold Watch, 1 broker gold Seal, 2 Diamond Rings, 2 Mounring, 1 plain 
do, 1 green? stone do, 1 P old Stone Buckles, 1 Silber Broach, and 1 Stay 
hook. 

China. 

6 Punch Bowls, 6 pint do, 1 small Mugg, 3 Tea Potts, 17 Tea Cups, 25 
Saucers, 12 Coffee Cups, 1 Sugar Bowl, 1 Turene, 15 plain plates, 11 Soup 
do. 7 small do. 5 Dishes, and 1 Bason. 

Glass. 

8 Looking Glasses, 4 Tea Bottles, 6 Decanters, 10 Tumblers, 4 Water 
Glasses, 8 Beer do. * * * 5 Mahogany dining Tables, 1 Tea Table, 3 
dressing Tables, 12 Leather bottom'd Chairs, 8 CaUicoe do. do. 1 Arm 
Chair, 2 Mahogany Bed Steads, 1 do. Tent do. 1 Sett dble Curtains, 
6 Feather Beds, 2 Mattrosses, 4 Bolsters, 8 Pillows, 1 Chest of Drawers, 
1 old do., 1 large hnnen Chest, 1 eight day Clock, 1 Backgammon Table, 
3 round Mahogany Tea Trays, 1 Spy Glass, 2 empty Knife Cases, 1 tea 
Chest, 33 petty panns, 2 Setts Scales & weights, 1 long Table, 1 Straw 
bottomed Chair. * * * 

5 P Sheets, 6 Blankets, 12 large Table Cloths, 6 Small do. 6 Pillow 
Cases, 5 Cover lids, 15 Towels, 2 Setts Window Cm-tains (one of them 
muslin, & the other CaUicoe window Curtains) — 8 Chair covers of CaUicoe, 

1 Musket without a lock, an old fowling piece with contrivance to lock 
it to the mantle piece, 1 Grate, 1 Fender, 4 P broker Tongs, 4 do. Shovels, 
1 P Bellows; 3 P doggs 

4 Hand Basons, 9 (?) Pewter Dishes, 2 Pewter Fish Trays, 15 Pictures, 
3 Mapps, 2 Punch strainers, 1 Filtering Stons, 2 Milk bowls, 1 milk Dish, 
1 small Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 1 Dressing Box (bought of the 
Vendue of Mr. Corbins Estate). 

The above Inventory of the plate furniture &c taken in the presence of 
Colo. James Moore, Colo. Robert Schaw and Saml. Graham, and the names 
of the Negroes CaUed over And negroes on the Spott examined &c. 

Plantation Stock, at Point Pleasant 

1 SmaU Horse, 12 head of Cattle little & big & 3 young Calves, (others 
in the woods have not been seen these 12 months) 200 Bushels of Shelled 
Corn, 10 Hoggs big & Uttle, 5 Ewes & Lambs, 1 P Mill stones, 1 Grind 
Stons, a few Carpenters Tools, 28 Candle Moulds, 1 Canoe, 2 Geese, 2 
Turkey Cocks, &— but very few fowls, a few old Plow Irons, and some old 
Iron, 9 Hoes, 3 Axes, 1 small bag of Cotton, 2 do WooU, 1 P Kitchen Doggs 
& 1 P Racks, 1 Dutch Oven, 5 Pot hooks, 2 Brass Kettles, 1 bell metal 
skiUet, 1 Stew pann, 1 frying pann, 1 small marble mortar broke 1 warming 
pann, 1 grid Iron, 2 Spitts, 2 Box Irons, 4 flatt do, 1 Sauce pann, 5 Iron 
Potts, & 5 cast Iron Backs, 71 Vol. of bookes — In Mr. Corbins pocket book 
was £ ten pounds two shillings & six pence proc. money — 1 old porto folio 

Planta. Stock at Long Creek and tooles 

19 head of Cattle, 6 oxen & 6 Calves, 2 Mares, 1 horse, 1 Mare & horse 
in the Woodes about BiUie Campbles MQls run WUd — 1 sow, 5 Shoates, 3 
piggs 



484 N^ORTH Carolina Wills. 



25 hoes, 25 Axes, 1 plow, 1 Cart & yokes, 2 Iron Cahines, 1 doz old Sickles 
2 Rice Seives 20 bushels Rough Rice, Corn about 40 bushels, about 8 
bushels pease & 2 P Mill Stones and at another planta. on Long Creek 
about 20 bushels of Corn & 20 bushels pease not threshed out 1 X Cut saw, 1 
Whip saw, & some Coopers tooles 8 Chipping axes 4 Iron Wedges * * * 

Jno. Rutherford 

The above Inventory sworn to before me in due form 
Saml. Cornell 



AN INVENTORY of the Goods and Chattels Belonging to the Estate 
of his Excellency Arthxir Dobbs Esqr. deceas'd 

Negro Men 

Prince, Carrick, Bellenure, BiUy, Quago, Sambo. 

Negro Women 



Molly, Cloe, Betty- 



Joan, Abram, Daphne. 



Negro Children 



1 Six Oar Canoe wth. auning Irons 

6 Bushels Salt 

3 Sows 

1 Easy Chair, 1 Elbow Do. Yi Doz walnut Do. Leather Bottoms 
1 Bed, Boulster, 2 Pillows, Curtains, and 3 window Do. wth. rods 

10 Counter Panes 2 Matrasses 10 P Sheets 

7 Pillow Cases, 23 Diaper Table Clothes, 

11 Small Diaper Napldns, 17 large Do. 
1 large Diaper Layover 

6 Towels 5 Jelly Hands, 4 Doz. Jelly & whip Syllabub Glasses 

4 Doz. wine Glasses, 1 Doz, Large cut wash hand Glasses 
1 Doz. Small Do. 

1 large Shagreen Case wth. one Doz. old silver handle Knives and forks, 

1 small Do. 
1 Doz. small empty Canisters, 1 large Tin Do. 
3 old Brass chafing Dishes 
1 small Brass Scales & Weights 
3 Japan Bread Baskets, 2 Tripods, 1 Japan Plate Stand, 

1 Small Teackle & Lamp — 1 Small tea Kettle, 1 Do. large 

2 Doz. Petty Pans, 2 Doz. pewter Plate 

8 pewter Dishes, 2 Tin Pudding Pans, 1 Warming pan 
2 P Copper Candle Sticks 

2 Doz. Green Stone Plates, 8 Dishes 
1 Doz. China Soop Plates 

1 Doz. flat China Plates 
Yi Doz. China Dishes 
1 Oyl floor Cloth 

3 WooUen Carpets 

1 large Japan Tea Board 3 Small Do. 
1 Doz. white Stone Plates 
)/2 Doz. Do. Chamber pots 
1 Copper Coffee Pot 
1 Straw Plate Basket 



Inventories. 485 



2 old Screens 

1 large Copper frame Lanthorn 

2 Glass Lamps 

2 Doz. China Cups & Saucers 

2 Copper Plate Tea Pots 

1 pocket Lanthorn, 3 old hand Bells 

1 house Bell with Wires & Springs 

1 Brass Tender, 1 Doz. Claret, Si Doz. Port, 

1 Mahawgany Dressing Table with Drawers 

1 Do. Do. wth only one Do. 

1 Do. Chest of Drwaers 

1 Desk, 2 middUng Frame Gilt Looking Glasses 

1 Small haK Frame Gilt Do. Do. 

2 Quilts, 1 Copper Cloths Kettle & Tripod 

2 Mahawgany Tea Chests, 3 flowerd Sugur Boxes 
2 P pint Decanters, 3 P. Quart Do. 

2 P Steel Snuffers, a large Bottle Drainer with 12 Doz. empty Bottles 
Sundry Pickle Bottles, Sundry Sweetmeat pots 

Sundry Stone Jugs, Sundry Butter Pots 
1 Hand Coffee Mill, 2 Loaves Sugar 
1 Large Bible and 3 Prayer Books 

3 foot Carpets, 2 small work Baskets 

1 Card Table and Japan Box wth Ivory Fish & Mats 

4 Window CaUico Curtains in the Drawing Room and Rods 
1 Large chac'd Silver Waiter, 2 small hand Do. 

1 Doz. Silver Table Spoons ]/2 Doz. Desert Do. 
1 Doz. Silver Tea Do. 

1 Silver Stand, 2 Silver Pint Muggs 

2 Chas'd silver Butter Boats 

1 large Do. chas'd Coffee Pott 

1 Silver Milk Pot, 2 P Silver Salts 

2 P Silver Salt Spoons, 1 Silver chas'd tea pot 

1 Shagreen Tea Chest wth Two Silver Canisters and 

1 Sugar Dish 

2 China Punch Bowls 2 Small Do. 

14, Doz. Tumblers, 1 P Silver tea Tongs 
2 Silver tea Strainers, 1 Silver Punch Ladle 
6 large old Trunks, 1 large Mohawgany scollop'd tea Table 
4 Small red Leather Trunks 
a few broken Volumes of difft. Books 

1 Old Umbrella, 1 painted Candle Box 
A few old Maps, Do. Magazines 

2 China Tea Pots, 1 Doz. Coffee Cups 
1 P old Bellows 1 Pewter Bason 

1 Silver Punch Strainer 

In Proc. Money found in the Desk 70. ,12. , 4 

In silver 169 Dollars 

Gold 12 HaK Johannahs 

38 Pistoles 

10 J^ Enghsh Guineas 

Due by Bond from sevl. Persons 885 . . 13 . . 3 

Due by Note from sevl. Do 80 . . 17 . . 11 

Sums due to the Estate not yet ascertain'd 
1 Safe done wth Oznabrigs 
1 Bag Wool, lib Hyson Tea 31b Green Do. 
1 three gallon Licker Bottle 

JUSTENA DOBBS 

July 23d. 1765 Sworn to Before 
Thom Davis J P. 



486 IToETH Carolina Wills. 



His Excellency's wearing Apparel 

1 half worn Hat 

2 old wigs 

1 Suit of Gold Lac'd broad Cloth half worn 

1 Plain Suit of Paduasoy Do. 

1 Plain Do. Coarse Broad Cloth Do. 

1 Cloth Coat and silk Gold lac'd Jacket — worn out 

6 New Shirts, 6 old Do. , 6 Stocks 

1 Black Velvet Cap, J^ Doz Handkerchiefs 

8 Pair SUk Hose half worn & 6 P worsted & thread Do. 

1 flesh Brush, 1 Shagreen Case wth Razors &c 

1 Shaving Box & Brush, 1 Silver Stock Buckle 

1 Silver travehng Spoon & Ivory Knife & fork in a Shagreen Case 

1 Tooth Pick Ebony Case, 1 P Pinch Back Shoe & knee Buckles, 

1 Hone, 1 P Spectacles 

1 old Case with 2 old Lancets 

1 P old Gold Sieve Buttons 

1 Small Mohawgany TraveUing Chest, with a Broken looking Glass^in 

the hd— 
A Parcel of Rubbish of Uttle or no Value 



AN INVENTORY of Sundry belonging to the Personal Estate of Richard 
Eagles Deceased, 29 march 1769 

House hold Furniture vizt: 
1 Eight day Clock 

1 doz best hair bottom Mahogony Chairs 

2 Square mahogany dining Tables 
1 Round Ditto Tea Ditto 

1 Square Ditto Side Ditto 

1 Round Ditto dining Ditto 

1 Fine mahogony Book Case & desk 

6 old Ditto framed Leather bottom Chairs 

6 old beach fram'd Chairs — 1 Arm Ditto 

6 Beach fram'd Callicoe bottom Ditto 

1 Do Do Arm Do Do 

2 large Mahogony fram'd Lookg Glasses, with Scaunches 
1 Do Ditto Do do without Ditto 

1 small Dressing Glass 1 perspective Glass with a Mahogony fram'd 

& pictures Compleat 

2 old looking Glasses 

1 Mahogany desk 1 old Walnut Ditto 

2 old round Walnut Tea Tables 

1 round mahogony Ditto 

2 Mahogony Close Stool Chairs 
1 large Walnut Chest O'Drawers 

1 Mahogony Spy Glass 

2 old flagg bottom Chairs 

2J4 doz. Gilt frame pictures, newest Fashion 
10 plain Gilt Frame Ditto old Ditto 
3^ doz plain Do old Do 

2 Boxes Glass, 200 feet 
1 Shagreen Case, contg 1 doz knives, 1 doz forks with Silver handles, 

1 doz Silver Table Spoons 
1 doz Silver Tea Spoons, 1 pair Sugar Tongs & Strainer in a Case 
}4 doz. old. Silver Table Spoons, }4 Doz. Tea Ditto, 1 Strainer & 

Tongs 
1 Soup Spoon, 1 punch Ladle & Strainer 
1 Silver Coffee pott & Silver Stand for it 1 Cut top Crewet Stand 



Inventoeies. 487 



18 Wine Glass, 8 Beer Ditto, 2 Cydar Do. 11 Jelly Do 

11 Syllabul Ditto, 13 Glass Tumblers, 3 large Tumblers 

12 Sweet meat Glasses, 8 Sweetmeat Cups 

4 Glass Salt Sellers, 4 Silver Ditto with Shovels 

1, 1 gallon Decanter, 2, i^ galln Ditto, 2, }4 gall Ditto 

3 large Tumblers with Tops to suit, 3 Glass Mugs w. Ditto. 

1 China Water pott, 1 doz. China Cups & Saucers, 2 Pt China bowls 
3 doz. large China Cups & Saucers, some been broke & mended 

3, 1 gall. China Bowls, 4, J^ gall. C. Ditto, 3, H gall Ditto 
9 China plates, 5 China Coffee Cups, 1 China Sugar dish 

2 flower potts, one with a piece broke out, 5 delf pint bowls 
2 doz. Shallow white Stone plates, 1 doz. Soup Ditto 

1 doz. Stone dishes, 1 Stone Tareen, 2 Wicker bottles 

1 delf wash bason & bottle, 1 delf Coffee pott, 8 Stone Jugs 

2 pr large brass Candle sticks, 5 small ditto, 1 plate warmer 

1 Mahogony Waiter, 2 do Tea boards, 3 Japan Waiters 

2 Small broken Waiters, 2 Water Jugs, 3 Jars 

1 Rum Case with 1 doz. bottles, 47 doz. quart bottles 
6 dimijons, 1 Broken Crewet Stand wt. pepper box & Crewet 
15 old Tin Cannisters, 1 Tin Funnel 
1 old Tea Chest, 1 Tea Kettle, 2 Iron Backs 
1 pr large Dogs, Tongs, Shovels & logger head, 1 hone 

3 Umbrella's, 3 pr. Gartering, 1 lb. Copperas 

1/^ gross thr'd Laces, 1 pr Chintz, 1 pr Brocade, 1 Case & 2 Lancets 
1 sml. hair Trunk 1 portmantea do. Gilt Trunk 

1 Small Gilt Trunk, 2 hair Trunks 

8 mattrasses, 5 Feather Beds, 7 Boalsters, 4 Bed Steads 

2 Suits Callicoe Curtains, 4 Suits windo Ditto 

1 Suit Cause Ditto 7 Bed quilts 1 old dubbell Blankets 
6 pr Dubbell Blanketts, 1 Counterpin, 8 pillows, 1 Rose Blankett 
8 pr Sheets, 2 pr Oznab Sheets 1 Old Counterpin 
12 old pillow Cases, 9 Oznab Towels, 8 sml diaper Table Cloths 
6 large Ditto, 6 Oznab Ditto, 2 Suits old Curtains 

3 pr Sad Irons, 1 Box Iron, 1 pr old Dogs, 1 back Gamn Table 
1 pr old wool Cards, 2 Crocus Bags, 2 Bags Feathers 

1 Bed Cord, 1 Warming pan, 1 Bird Cage, 3 hair Trunks 

1 Leather Trunks, 1 mattrass 2 pillows, 1 boulster, 2 Oznb Sheets, 

2 Blankets & 1 old Quilt 4 Chinese pictures, 
20 yd painted paper, 1 dripping pan 

1 Case, 15, 2 Galls of Rum, 1 Do 16, IJ^ gall Do of Rum 

1 Tin Grater 1 pr Scales, 1 Earthen pott 

6 pewter dishes, 12 new plates, 1 old dish & 7 plates 

4 Cover dishes, 1 Tin Funnell, 1 Tin Kettle 

1 Brass Kettle, 1 broken Iron pott, 4 Iron potts 
1 Spitt, 1 frying pan, 1 Grid Iron, 1 old pott 
1 pestle & morter, 1 Sifter, 2 Rat Traps 
1 Large Copper 2 Spinning Wheels, 1 Chafing dish 

1 Bell mettle Skillet, flesh fork, 4 stone potts 

2 Stone potts full of Butter, 16 Milk pans, 2 Setts 

2 Large Stone Potts, 1 Stone Jugg, 1 Fish Kettle 

2 Small Churns, 12 Candle moulds, 1 Wicker Bottle, 

1 Earthen Jar, 3 small Cases, 28 Bottles, 4 Brass Screws _ 

2 doz buck handled Knives & forks, 2 doz. bone Ditto Ditto 
1 hone 1 Jogging Iron, 2 Coffee Mills, 1 old Tin Jack 

1 Bed Stead, 1 Cork Screw, 1 pine Case with 7 2 Gall bottles 

3 Crocus Bags, 2 Bags Cotton, 1 Case, 1 Raisor Case 

23 Balls Candle Wick, 8 Stone potts, 18 Tumblers, 4 sml bottles 
6 Chamber potts, 2 Earthen potts, 1 Stone Jugg, 16 new pattapans 
1 Case & 12 Bottles, 5 Botll wt Jin, 1 Case & 14 bottl, 1 Gall each 
wt Rum 



488 l^oRTH Carolina Wills. 



Books. 

2 Annual Register for 66 & 67, 1 Compleat house Wife 

2 Vols. Ulloa's Voyages, 1 Universal Dictionary, 4 Vols, of the Con- 
nection of the old & new Testament, 1 Vol. The new State of England 

4 Vols. South Sermons, 1 London Magazeen, 62 Second Edition of the 
Life of Bernard Gilpin, 4 Vols of the Paraphrase of the Epistle & Gospels, 
1 Vol of Benjn Bayley 's Sermons, 2 Vols of the Continuation of W Raleighs 
history of the World, 1 London Magazeen, Bates Dispensatory, 1 Vol. 
the Sum of Christian Religion, 1 Book of an Instituion of the Laws of 
England, 1 Family Dictionary, 1 do Bible, 1 Common prayer Book, 2 
Vols, discourses preached at the Temple Church, 1 Traveler's pocket 
Farrior 

1 Book of An Introduction to a Devout Life 

The Life of a Mehomet, Practical Navigation, 1 Vol a true notion of 
Moderation, Thoughtson mihtary, 

4th Volume of Parmela, 1 Satyre, 1 Sermon Book, 

A Token for mourners, 6 Vols of the history of England 

A parcel of old torn Books 
Warring Apparell 

2 Cut velvit Jackets, 1 Red laced Ditto, 1 flannel Do 

1 Corded paduroy Do with Gold Buttons, 1 pr Single Channel pumps 

1 pr Men's Gloves, 1 Suit Sky blue Cloth Cloaths, 1 Suit blk Ditto 

2 Sagathy Coats, 1 blk Velvet Do, 1 old Jacket, 1 old Cloth Coat 
8 pair old breeches, 2 quilted petticoats, 1 Do Red Silk Petticoat 

1 quilted purple Petticoat, 1 blue damask Sack & Coat, 1 Yellow Do 

&Do 

2 pr Sattin Shoes, 1 blk CalUmanco Shirt, 1 Taffaty Sack & Coat 
1 Chintz Sack & Coat, 1 Cliintz Gown, 2 old quilted petticoats 

1 pr Sett Shoe Buckles, 1 pr Silver Ditto, 1 paste necklace & Earings, 

1 gold Watch, 1 pr Silver buckles, 1 pen knife 

2 mourng Rings, 1 pr Gold Sieve buttons, 2 plain Rings 
19]4 yds Cap Lace, % yd Silver Lace, 1 Silk Lace 

5M yds Gimp, 1 Wach Compass, 2 Fans, 2 yds blk Lace 

1 ^ yds White Lace, 1 pr Silk Garters, 4 Whip Laces 

6 Silk Watch Strings, 1 pr blk Shoe buckles. Ivory Memo book 

1 pair Men's Gloves, 1 pr Gauze Ruffles & hand, with Lace 

2 pr Lawn Ruffles, Round Cap with Lace, 1 blk hood 

1 Cause flounced Apron, 1 Lawn hand. & Tucker Laced 
1 flowered Apron, pr Silk Mitts, 2 Silk Stomagers 
15 pr men's thread hose, 6 pr Worsted Do, 8 Linin Jackets 
5 pr drawers, 2 pr Oznab Mitts, 6 Silk handn 
5 Old Gravats, 1 Bag for the hair, 9 old Shirts, 1 Wrapper 
107 Sticks Mohair, 53 do Cruwel, 4M doz Horn buttons 
20 doz large & 20 doz sml. mohair buttons, 4 yds striped Linin 
334 yd Callicoe, K yd Cloth, Some Starch, some Ginger some blue- 
stone, 9 Skains Silk, 1 Case Fishg lines 
Saddles & Bridles &c Vizt 

1 man's Saddle & Bridle, 1 Curb Bridle 

1 Woman's Do with Furniture Compleat, 1 Man's do 

with Furniture compleat, 1 Boys Sadie 
1 Woman's Sadie, 1 Man's Do 

1 Chair with harniss Compleat 
Guns & Amunition &c vizt: 

2 pretty good good Guns, 1 Gun Lock 

1 Brace pistols with holsters, 1 pr Shot moulds 
112 lb Shots, 5 Bars lead, 1^ Keg Powder 37 lb 
Sundry 

1734 yds Crocus 35 lb brown Sugar 20 loaves Sugar 181 

176 lb Soap, 104 lb myrtle wax Candles, 303 lb myrtle wax 
2514 lb coffee, 5 lb Brimstone, 6 Bottles Vinegar 



Inventories. 



489 



8 Bottles Maderia & 10 Do Port Wine, 6 Bristol Beer 

1 Bottle pickles, 4 Bottles honey, 3 Sml bottles Cordials 

m flask Oil, IM lb Tobacco, 384 lb Smoked Bacon 

77 lb Pork, 1 Bushl ground flower, 70 lb bolted Ditto 

354 lb Rice, 3 hhds pork for Capt. Gray, A quantity salt 

1 hlid. Rum wantg 6 Ins. to be full 
Wareing Apparel 

3 pair Women's best Stays, 4 Dos Silk hatts, 1 Man's hatt 
11 new Shirts 6 new Shifts, 4 pr Strip 'd Trousers, 6 Gravats 

2 Striped Jackets, 1 Stout Coat 

1 pr Linen No 2 25 yards, 1 pr Ditto 25 yds No 7, 1 paper pins 
5 doz Shirt Buttons 
Plantation Utensils vizt. 

1 Box Physick with weights & Scales, 320, 20d nails 

3 pad locks, 2 old Stock Ditto, 1 Chizell, 7 Planing Irons 
5 Joint Irons, 1 large Gauge, 3 Sml Ditto, 1 plain Stock 

3 pr Dividers, 1, 2 foot Rule, 2 Sliding Gunters, 7 dowlg. Bitts 

1 pr Pincers, 1 pr marking Irons, 5 Rice Selves, 1 Sythe & Cradle 
IJ^ Doz hoes, 13^ doz falling Axes, 14 Spades, 5 Grubbing hoes 

15 pr Screws to role Tar, 1 doz Sickles, 1 Sythe, 16 new Spades 
5 Iron Wedges, 7 Cooper's Adzes, 4 Doz Axes, 3 howells 

3 drawg Knives, 4 Jointer Irons, 1 Coopers Compass 

2 Crow Stocks & Irons, 2 Cross Cutt Saw files, 1 Broad Axe 

4 Augors, 1 Square, 2 adzes, 1 Jointer plain, 5 Chizzels 

1 Bung borer, 2 Cross Cutt Saws, 2 new drawing Knives, 2 Brass Boxes 

2 Cooper's Axes, 1 Joiner's Hatchet, 1 pr HI hinges 

17 falhng Axes, 2 Jointer Irons, 2 Frows, 1 old plow Stock 

1 parcel of old Iron, 3 old & Cut Saws, 3 pr hand mill stones 
Saw Mill Utensils 

3 new Saws, 8 Iron Dogs, 1 Dog Chain, 2 Crow Bars 

2 Saw mill Stirrups 
Grist Mill Utensils 

3 Bolting Cloths, 1 pr new Stones, 2 pr old Rope 



2 Canoes & Arning with Irons Compleat, 1 Arning Iron 
1 Flatt 
Black Smith's Utensils 

1 pr Large Bellows, 2 Anvils, 2 Velirs, 1 Sledge Hammer 
1 nail tool, 2 sml hammers, 1 Screw plate 



Men 


Lads 


Women 


Girls 


Old Larry 


Nally 


Maggy 


Betty 


Young Ditto 


Joe 


Bettey 


Phoeba 


Nedde 


Simon 


Young Phillis 


Tray 


young Thorn 


Dick 


Do Sarah 


Mariah 


Frank 


Boatswain 


Hagar 


Doll 


Prince 




Nelly 


Bessy 


Shampane 




Rachael 


Beck 


Old Montrally 


Dimbo 


Dyner 


Liddy 


Young Ditto 


Jammey 


Rose 


Grace 


Old Simon 


Abrahams 


Cumbo 


Hannah 


Thom Bell 


Cane 


Young Dianna 


Sapho 


old Jammy 


George 


Old Ditto 


Willoughby 


Old Casar 


Nedde 


Clarinda 


Lucy 


Andrew 




Judah 


Peggy 


Jack 


Boys 


Amorita 


Mary 


Toney 


Bobb 


Peggy 


Rachael 


Young Jammey 


Tomey 


Joan 


Phoebe 


Sam 


Natty 


Old Phillis 


Betty 


Charles 


David 


Nanney 


Sabyna 



490 



North Cakolina Wills. 



Men 


Boys 


Women 


Girls 


Guly 


Sammey 


Old Sarah 


Nanny 


Neroe 


PhiU 


Catey 




Catoe 


Prince 


Doll 


Young Children 


Old Will 


Christmas 


Nancy 


Wonney 


Young Casar 


Quath 


Cloe 


Cattina 


Peter 


Johnney 


Flora 


Jacob 


Old George 




Elsey 


Isaack 


Young Ditto 




Bella 


Gibby 


Billy 




Nanny 


Charlotte 


America 




Hannah 




Dowey 




Bess 

Old Jenny 








Old Lucy (at Walkers) 






Young Ditto 




Total 








30 men 








33 Women 








11 Lads 








10 Bovs 








20 Girls 








6 Young childrer 


I 






Tot. 110 





Horses, Cattle, Sheep & Hogs 

11 Horses, unbroke, 19 mares do 6 yearlings, 12 Colts 
3 Bulls, 13 oxen broke, 32 Cows, 18 Calves, 15 year olds 
8 two Year old 4 Steers 
31 Sheep 
27 Hogs &c 
July 1 1769 Sundry Cattle Hogs & Horses in the Woods, Quantity un- 
known. 
Cash 

33 Half 12 Guineas, 17 half do 2 moidores 1 mill'd Pistole In 

Proclamation Bills to amot of £54.1.1 

Sundry Accompts on his Books not yet settled 

Robert Shaw Esqr Executor of Richard Eagles, personally appeared & 
made Oath that the foregoing List contained in two Sheets of Paper is a 
true & perfect Inventory of the personal Estate of the Testator as far as 
hath come to his knowledge. 

Rob Schaw 

Sworn to before me this 8 day of January 1770 

BURGWIN 

(Filed 25 Apl. 1770) 



AN INVENTORY of the personal Estate of Doctor John Eustace deceased 
which hath come to the knowledge or possession of Margt. Eustace 
his Addministratrix, that is to say. 

Books, & first Folios 

Universal dictionary of Arts & Sciences 2 Vol 
Independant reflection 

Quarto 

Brayer's French & English Dictionary, Historia UniversaUs, Jeffrey's 
Voyages Stich'd, Ainsworth Latin & Enghsh Dictionary, Laws of North 
Carolina, South Carolina Justice (missing) 



Inventories. 491 



Octavo 

Johnson's English Dictionary Abridged,! Bellamy's'^^English Dictionary, 
Foster's discourses, Sharp's Intriduction to Un: History, Brook's Garettur, 
Schrivelle's greek & latin lexicon, Salmon's grammar, present state of 
Europe, Puttendorff de Officio &c. Walshe's theory of the Earth, Oecon- 
omy of Love a Poem, JoUiamed; or discourse between an Indian Philos- 
opher & French missionary, Jermippers redivivus; or the Sages? triumph 
& — Salmon's Chronology, Baker on learning. Smith's moral Sentiments, 
War of the Beasts, Thompson's Seasons, Philosophy of revelation, Derham's 
Phisiotheology, Complete angler, Holmes's latin grammer, Poisies di- 
verses, American Magazine for 1745, London Magazine for 1757 & 1761, 
Universal Magazine 3d & 5th Vols, Smollet's Continuation 2d & 4 Vols, 
Howels state of England, Compleate Housewife, Nelson's Justice, Antidote 
against popery, Guliver's Travels Is Vol, Joubert's french & latin diction- 
ary, Christian faith asserted &c. 

Duodecimo &c 

Synonymorima Sylva, Salmon's Garetteer, Last WiU of Basil Valentine, 
9 Vols Voltaire's works in blue Paper, Cleora; or the fair inconstant, 
Young's Night Thoughts, Fisher's Young man's best Companion, Gordon 
on the RebeUion, Montesquieu's lettres persanes, Brightlands Enghsh 
Grammar, Memoirs of Brandenbm-gh, Gentleman instructed 2 Vol, Swift's 
Works 2d Vol, Six Voyages de Cyrus, Theobalds Shakespear 8th Vol, 
Passion of the Soul bt DesCartes, Latin Bible, Memoirs sin* les Artis &c, 
Familiar Coloquies greek & Latin, Manyngham's discourses, New treatise 
of Natural Philosopy, Human Prudence, Bayse's Pantheon, Sherlock's 
discourses 4 Vol, Relation de la Cour de Rome, Garth's dispensary, Traders 
sure guide. Spectacle de la nature 7 Vol, Rudiments of ancient History, 
Pope's Homers Ihad, Hume's Essays- 4 Vol, Brown's estimate of manners 
&c, British Apollo 2 & 3d Vol, Manners, Gray's poems, Table of the Beers-? 
2 Vol, Lives & Characters of Classical authors 2 Vol, Steel's Christian 
Hero, Pope's Epistles, origin of Evil, School of Man, Existence of God 
demonstrated. Paradise Lost, Smart's Horace- 2 Vol, News readers pocket 
Book, D'Argens's philosophy- 2 Vol, Literaires Nouvelles &C, Tristram 
Shandy, a fuU Set, Groece Gramatics, Select Scotch & Enghsh poems. 
Court Register 581-63 inclusive 6 Vol, Companion to the Almanack 1768, 
Minute Philosopher, Ramsay's Poems, The Woman-hater, a Novel 2 Vol, 
Musicale Miscelany, Piregrim Pickle- 4 Vol, Coloquies french & Latin, 
Tom Jones- 3 Vol, Old Woman's Magazine 2nd. Vol, Farquhar's Works- 
2 Vol, 3 Vol Plays, Sir Launclot Greaves, Bische's art of poetry 1st 2d & 
4th Vol, Londin in miniatiu-e, Joseph Andrews- 2 Vol Spectator 2d Vol, 
Female Spectator 4th Vol, Roderick Random 2 Vol, catesbys letters. Letters 
of Abilard & Heloise, Universal passion, stiched Otways Works 1st Vol, 
Man of Taste & Court of Lilhput, Martin's Introduction to Enghsh, 
Compendious History of England, Boyer's compleate french master, Steele's 
plays, a new set of pocket maps, 2 prayer books, Littleton's dialogues of 
the dead (missing), original poems, British antidote to Scotch poison; 
or caracatirras of the times 4 Vol stiched. 

Books on Physick Surgery & Anatomy &c 

Folio 

[Anatomical Tables 

Quarto 

Renodoeus's dispensatory, Shaw's Boer haave 2 Vol, Lewis's Materia 
Medica, Heister's Surgery, Disertatio medica by Weshart & others, Le 
Febure's chemistry, Meade's medicinal works. 



492 I^OKTH Carolina Wills. 



Octavo 

Medical observations, Effects of air on human bodies, Huxham on fevers, 
Van Swieton's Commentaries, Mihles aliments of Surgery, Astruc's 
pathology, Sharp's critical inquny 

Langrishe's theory & practice of Physic, Brown's institutions in Physick, 
Burton's midwifery, Strother on Sickness & Health, FuUers Pharmaco- 
poeia, Lee on botany, Hillary on Air, Petit on the bones, Turner on the 
Venereal disease, Lobb on painfull distempers, Groinvelt's rudiments of 
physic, Quinton's observations, Preternatm-al state of the animal humors, 
Gaubi's pathology, Flemyng's Phisiology, James's Dispensatory, Celsus 
de medicina, Thompson's Anatomy, Sui'gical Pharmacy, Morgan's phil- 
osophical principles of medicine, Paxton's Phisics-medical directory, Le 

Dran's cases in Sui-gery Observations in Siu-gery, Chine's theory 

of fevers, Elabaratory laid open, Lind on the Sciu"vy, Ai-buthnot on 
AUments, White on the nerves, Quincy's Lexicon, Pringle on the diseases 
of the army, Gooche's cases in Surgery, Brooke's introduction, Barry on 
digestion &c Home's principia medicenoea, Chiselden's anatomy, Life 
of a Boerhaave, Aprorismi practici. Sharp's Surgery, Gaubi's medicinal 
forms, Sprengells' Hippocrates, Morgan's practice of physic. Van Sweiton's 
Commentaries abridged, Brooks's practice of physic, De Moneky on 
diseases in W. India Voyages, Hatter's phisiology, Quincey's dispensatory. 
Swan's Syednham, Hillary's inquiry, Account of inoculation, Smelly's 
midwifery, The Ladies pysical directory, Le Clerc on bandiges and dress- 
ings, dissertated medica by Gowdie, The way to health, long Ufe &c. 

Duodecimo &c. 

Councill's Midwifry, Essay on the Government of Children, Theobald's 
dispensatory, Boerhaave's materia medica, Lommius's medicinal obser- 
vation, latin same in English Demettrodo discendiartum medicam, Friends' 
chemistry, London dispensatory, Boerhaave's aphorisms, Russel on Sea 
water, Culpepper's dispensatory, Basil Valentine's Triumphal chariot of 
Antimony, Boyle's Chemistry, Hipporeatis's aphorisms, * * * contractus 
Lasher's dispensatory, Keill's Anatomy, Best method of preserving health, 
Boerhaave's praxis medica 3 Vol, * * * Historia plantarum, Hattm''s 
physiology, Chirac's Surgery, Monro on the bones, rational reconomy 
of human bodies, Strother's Pharmacopoeia, Barthalon's Lexicon, Boer- 
haave's consultations of medicine. 

Pamphlets 

Dominicetti's appology, Thompson's discourse on the smaU pox. Friends 
prelutiones chymica, Essay on wamr bathing. Stork's essay on hemlock, 
Ludwig on Vegetables, Tennent's epistle to Dr. Mead, Dissertation on 
Inocluation, Chandler's treatise on the disease called a Cold, method of 
treating gun shott wounds. Treatise on the virulent gonnorrhea, Cowper 
on Peyser's medicine for the Veneral disease, Huxham on Antimony, 
method of curing fevers, Essay on circulation of the blood, * * * on dry 
zripes?. Abstract of Berkley on Tar-water, Dissertatis medica de incubo, 
* * * de pluonalbo, De anima medica protectio, Aphorismi botanici, 
Quiotionum et responsionum chirurzicarum &c. Dissertatio medica by 
Gowdie, observations on Night shade 

Household furniture & other Articles 

3 bed steads wt. Sacking bottoms & screws, 2 sets of Bed ctu-tains worsted 
and calicoe & curtain rods for two of them, 3 feather beds with bolsters & 
pillows, a sett of Check Curtains & windoe curtains, a pair of sconces, a 



Inventories. 493 



pier Glass, a dressing Glass, a dozen mohogany chairs, an easy chair, a 

Windsor chair, 

a large dining table, a smaU ditto j. ^^ ^johogany, 

a tea table, a btand, ) 

3 pine Tables, an ironing table, a mohigany dressing table, a chest of 
drawers, a writting desk, a pr. andirons shovel tongs & fender, a pr. andiron 
shovel and tongs, a pr. of Kitchen do. — do. 1 Japan'd Tea board, 1 small 
do., a pine cupboard, a hair safe, a shop table with drawers, 7 doz bottles, 
a glass Lanthorn, a brass Kettle, 2 Tea Kettles 2 sauce pans 3 iron potts 

5 com: chairs, 1 Copper sweet meat sauce pan, a Copper baking pan, a 
large Tea Kettle, an old ditto, 2 Spits, 2 Trammels, 3 white wash brushes, 
a Quilting frame, a basket & candlestick, 2 cheese toasters, a Coffie mill, 
a mustard mill, a plate basket, 3 brass Candlesticks, a window brush, a 
scowring brush & hair broom, a chocolate mill, 1 doz large & 1 doz small 
patty pans, a bread grater, a brass skimmer, a brass ladle, a rubbing brush, 
a Copper chaffing dish, 2 Brass ditto, a Slate, 3 Cloths lines, 2 sieves, a 
red china coffee pott, a 3^ Gallon decanter, a burnt china coffie pot, 2 
glass crewets, 1 large stone Jugg, 3^ doz cups & saucers, a small stone 
Jugg, 3 small Jarrs, 2 large stone bowls, 2 small ditto, a doz stone plates, 

7 stone dishes, a child's craddle, 6 perspective views, a print of Mr. pitt, 

8 small pictm-es, a canvass floor Cloth, a woolen ditto, a case with 12 
bottles, a large washing tub, a powdering tub, 4 glass candlesticks, a Gun, 
a pair of pistols, a cutlas with a pistol, a tinder box, a pocket microscope, 
a small spy glass in a shagreen case, a chamber bell, a horse whip, a razor 
Hone, a sallad dish, a large glass salver with a doz Glasses, 5 water glasses, 

4 wine glasses, 3 tumblers, 4 large common tea pots, 2 dusting brushes, 
2 pudding pans, 4 smoking Irons, a pinckbeck watch, 1 doz Cloak pins, 

1 punch strainer, a china butterboat, a flower pot, 2 brass branches, 1 trivet 

6 gridiron, 1 Perimson damast-window curtains, a frying pan, an old do., 
a warming pan, a flesh fork, a pr. Snuffers, a chamber bellows, 3^ doz 
large cannisters, a doz Knives & forks, a water Jarr, a brass candle box, 
a large brass mortar & pestle, a small do. do., a small do. do., a glass do. 
do., a maple desk, a large Silver Salver, 2 small do. a Silver Tankard, 3 
silver castors, 2 silver mugs, a large porringer, 2 silver Salts, a Silver soop 
spoon, 6 Silver table spoons, 18 silver Tea spoons & sugar tongs, 3 blue 
worsted window ciu-tains, 4 Iron rods for window curtains with staples, 
a bullet mold, a Cloath's brush, a hearth brush, a window brush, a tin 
Coffie pott, 2 small decanters, 2 glass crewets, 4 doz blue China plates, 3 
large family pictiu"es, a wicker hamper, a wicker basket, a large Cloaths 
Chist, a doz Tea Cannisters, a green Sugar Canister, 3 Trunks, a ps of shell 
work, a Japan spice box, 4 bed quilts, 4 blankets, 2 fiannen sheets, 12 Table 
Cloths, 10 pr. Sheets, a doz napkins, an etching of Henry Jenkins, a doz 
plain linen Towels, 1 doz oznaburgs ditto, 3 small magnifying glasses, 

2 Ivory table Books, 2 do letter folders, a red leather letter case, a biu-nt 
china strawbery dish, a Set blue china, 10 Chocolate cups china, 8 blue & 
white Coffee cups china, a blue china tea canister, 4 small china bowls, 
2 china milk pots, a store room table, wearing apparel of different kinds, 
a mustard pot, an Umbrella, a pr. of snuffers, an Axe, a hand saw, a hammer, 
a small spy glass ivory, 2 nests of drawers, Shop table with drawers, 2 
Btandishes, 24 galhpots, 8 painted pots with tin covers, a small syringe, a 
tin funnel, 8^11 Salts, 

Sundry medicines which with the articles following (the last excepted) 
were sold for twenty four pounds proclamation money to wit 

3 Shop tiles, a large salvatory, a small ditto, 58 painted bottles, 28 bottles 
2? bl. flint with glass stoppers, 18 common pots large & small, 18 gallipots, 
44 comon vials, 2 pr scales & weights, a gilt measure, 2 ounce & 3^ ounce 
maesure, a funnel, a set pocket instruments, 5 tooR? instruments, a 
catheton, a pr. forceps, a scalpel, 10 lancets & cases, a gum lancet, 11 



494 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



surgical needles & case, an electrical machine, a Skeleton & Case, Skins, 
crucibles, Pr of probe scizzors, sundry Book debts outstanding which 
cannot yet be settled & ascertained 

Margt: Eustace 
Sworn to the Eighth day of april 1769 (Eleven hnes being previously 
cancelled) before me 

Benn: T? Heron. 



No. Carolina, Craven County 

AN INVENTORY of the Estate of Martin Francks late of the County & 
Province aforesd Deceased as farr forth as is come to the Hands of 
the Executors & Executrix of the last Will & Testament of the 
Said Martin Franck taken this 14th day of June Anno Domo 1745 

Seven negro man (to wit) 

Toney 

Jack 

James 

Sambo 

Johno Hector 

Tobey 

Four Negro Women (to wit) 

Rachael, Phillis, Kate 

Four negro Boys (to wit) 

Pharoah, Peter Joseph & Samuel 

Two Negro Girls (to wit) 

Kate & Rachell 

Six Feather Beds 3 good ones 

& three ordinary ones 

One Catt Tail Bed 

Nineteen sheets 

Two Blankets — Six Bolsters 

Eight Pillows 

One Sett of CalUco Curtains 

One Sett of Old Curtains 

One Bed Quilt 

Six Ruggs 3 Diaper Table Cloths 

Seven Napkins, Two Coarse Towells 

One fine Towell 

Three pairs of fine Garlix pillow Cases 

Three Course Pillow Cases 

One Course Table Cloath 

One Old great Desk 

One Small new Desk 

One Looking Glass 

Two Old Sconce Glasses 

One Picture, One Maple Table 

Two Old Cases & fourteen Bottles 

Three Old Chests 

Six Old Boxes 

Two Old Plank Tables 

One Little Candle Box 

Two Old Leather Chairs 

One Old Large flagg Chair 

One Little Leather Chair 

One Bench or form 

One Silver Tankard — abt quart 

One Silver Peper Box 



Inventories. 495 



Five Silver Spoons 

One pair of Silver Knee Buckles 

Thirteen Pewter dishes 

Twelve Basons 

Two Doz & Eight Small Pewter Plates 

Six Pewter Poringers 

One Pewter Tankard 

Ten large Soop Plates 

One Pewter Salt Seller 

Fourteen Pewter Spoons 

One Pewter Pint Pot 

One Pewter half pint Pot 

One Pewter Gill Pot 

On Old Pewter Quart Pot 

Two Brass Candlesticks 

One Iron Candlestick 

Six China Cups & Sausars 

Three Earthen Tea Pots 

Six Delph Cups & Sausers 

Three White Tea Cups & Sausors 

Two Razers & one hone 

Six White Mettle handle Knives 

Five Forks, One Stone Pot 

One large pair of Hand Irons 

One small pair of Ditto 

One large & one Small Brush 

Two Chamber Pots 

Three Copper Kettles & One Brass Ditto 

Two Small Brass Kettles 

Two Bell Mettle Skilletts 

One Brass Skillett 

One Brass Tea Kettle 

One Iron Skillett 

Four great Iron Potts 

Two little Iron Pots 

Two Iron Kettles 

Three old Iron pans 

One Grid iron 

One Chafin Dish 

Three Iron Pot Racks 

Three pair Pot Hooks 

One Waff ell Iron 

Two pairs of Tongs 

One Iron & one Brass Pot Lid 

Two Bell Mettle Mortars 

One Brass Skimmer 

Two Iron Laddies Two Spits 

One Rosting Hook 

Two Brass Ladles 

Five old Sifters 

One Rice Sifter, Three Iron flesh forks 

One Iron Egg Sheer 

Two Saddles one old 

One Old Buck Skin Seat Saddle 

One Box Iron & Heaters 

Two flat Irons 

One Iron Stand 

One Pair Spoon Moulds 

One Iron Chopping Knife 

One Curry Comb 



496 HoRTH Carolina Wills. 



Two Pairs of Steelyards 

One Old Iron Shovell 

One Grind Stone 

Four Bed Steds Three Testaments 

Three Psalters Fifteen Dutch Books 

One Candle Mould Two Stone Pots 

Four Earthen Pots fourteen Qt Bottles 

One Earthen Pitcher One Ditto Jugg 

Two Tin Funnells 

Two three Gallons Juggs 

Four old Cannisters One Coffee Pot 

One Stone Pitcher One Stone Mugg 

One Pepper Mill, One Sugar Box 

One Glass Qt One Gill 

Four Little Cups 

One Half pint Cup 

One Small Stone Jugg 

One Nutmeg Grater 

One Tin Pepper Box 

One Tin Sauce Pan 

Two Glass Bottles 

One Old Tin Lanthorn 

Two Small Dutch Saws 

Six Ditto Spinning Wheels (Linen) 

Two Large Spinning Wheels 

One White Sugar Pot 

Two Small Brown Pans 

One Small Old still 

One Old pair of Nippers 

One Tap Borer 

Six Branding Irons 

One pair of Sheep Sheers 

One pair of Taylors Sheers 

Two Old Guns 

Three pairs of Cards 

One Earthen Churn 

One Wooden Churn 

Twenty Six Milk Keelers 

Three hackels one old do 

One Copper Pan One Sythe 

Four Old Hogsheads 

Two Pair of Old Cards 

One old Iron Skimmer 

Two Old locks 

Two Fleshing Knives 

four Old Graters 

One Cross Cut Saw Old 

Two Whip Saws Old 

One Small Tennant Saw 

Three Butter Tubs 

Five Old barrells 

One Old Pewter Bottle 

Twenty yds of Duroys 

One Warming Pan Old 

Eight Earthen Plates & One Dish 

Fifteen Yds Worsted Damask 

Two Snuff Boxes 

Two Glass Salt Sellers 

One Tea Spoon Case & four Spoons 



Inventories. 497 



Three new Reap Hooks 

One Old Ditto 

Two Old Hand Saws 

Two Drawing Knives 

One Old pair of Money Scales 

One New Pair of Money Scales 

One pair of Old Scales 

Four Hilling Hoes 

Three Weeding Hoes 

Five Old Axes & Two New Ditto 

Two Grubing Hoes 

Three Set of Old Plow Irons 

Eleven Brass Cuppin Cups 

Two Horse Bells 

Three Small Bells 

One Bullett Mould 

One Carpenters Adz 

One Powder flask 

One Old Broad Axe 

Three Iron Wedges 

Two Gimbletts 

Two Chisells & One Gauge 

One Barr of Steel 

One Old Wimble Bitt 

One Small piece of Lead 

One Coopers adz 

One Howell 

A parcell of Old Iron 

Forty Eight Cows & Calves 

Fifteen Calves & Yearlings 

Eight Barren Cows 

Twelve two Year Old Heifers 

Six Three Year Old Steers 

Eleven Yearling Heifers 

Twelve Yearling Stears 

Sixteen Two Year Old Steers 

One Five Year Old Steer 

One Six Year Old Steer 

Two Bulls 

One Year Old Bull 

Two Cows & Calves 

One four year old Steer 

One Three year Old Steer 

One Two year Old Steer 

One Year Old Steer 

One Two year Old Heifer 

One Yearling Steer 

One Two year Old Bull 

One Yearling Bull 

One Two year Old Heifer 

One Yearling Bull 

Six Two year old Steers 

Two Two year old Heifers 

Two two year old Steers 

Two Yearling Heifers 

One Barren Cow 

One four year old Steer 

One three year old Steer 

Three Mares & Colts 

32 



498 



]^ORTH CaEOLINA WiLLS. 



Three mares & Yearlings 
Four young horses 
Two Two year old mares 
One Spaid Mare 
Five old Horses 
One Sorrell Horse 
Eleven Lambs 
Seventeen old Sheep 

29th of June 1745 



CiviLLA Franck Executrix 



North Carolina, Bertie County. 

1 TRUE INVENTORY of all & Singular the Goods Chatties & Credits 

of John Gray Deceas'd &c. 

Two Pounds Eighteen ShiUs. & Eight pence Virginia Currency, £15, 
1, Procl. Money, £ 29, 17, 6, Old Bills his Wearing Apparell, 80 Books, 

2 Pocket ditto, Sundry book Accompt irregularly Book'd & unsett'd, 
Debts due by Notes of hand to the Ammount of £ 28.8. Sterling, Draughts 
to the Ammount of £ 375.4.3. Old Bills, Sixteen Negroe Slaves, Six 
Feather Beds, Six Bolsters, Six Pillows, 4 Ruggs 2 Quilts, 5 Blankets, 2 
Setts Curtains, 30 Sheets, 10 Pillow Cases, 8 Bed Steads, Two Matts & 
5 Hides, Seven Bed Coi-ds, Two Bolster Cases, Three Pillow Teak's, 2 
desks. Three Walnut tree Tables, Two pine ditto. Eight Chests, Two 
Trunks, One Wig Box, One Walnut ditto. Fourteen Chairs & 1 Safe, 
Three Cases & Seventeen Bottles, One Linnen Wheel, three Woollen 
do. 3 pair Cotton Cards, 1 pair ditto Wool, 1 Chaffing dish, 26 Quart 
Bottles, 3 Brass Kettles, 6 Iron Pots, 2 Frying pans, 1 Gridiron, 3 pr. 
Pot hooks, 2 Pot tramell's, 1 Iron Skillet, 1 Bell Mett. ditto, 11 Pewter 
Basons, 24? dishes, 44 Plates, 7 Porringer, 32 Spoons, 13. lb 7 oz. Old 
Pewter 6 Brass Spoons & a Case, One pr. Hinges, One Spring Lock, 4 
Iron door Bolts, 3 Cooper's Adzes, 2 Chest Locks, 3 Chizels, 2 Iron Staples, 
9 Gimblets, 2 Taper Bitts, 6 doz. Pipes, 3 Box Irons & 4? Heaters, 1 Flatt 
Iron & 2 Stands, 3 Cross Cutt Saw Files, 1 Case Razors, 7 Razors without 
a Case, 3 Bunches drum line, 2 Side Sadies & bridles, 1 Mans Sadie & Bridle, 
25 Bunches bobbing. Eight Sticks Mohair, a parcel of Buttons, One 
Closs Stool, One Silver hilted Sword, One Brass hilted ditto, 434 Yds. 
Grogrum, 334 Yds. Duroys, 2 Yds. Narrow broads, 13 Yds. Corded 
Demmitty, 9 Yds. 7/8 Checks, 8 M Yds. % Garlix, 1 Tea Kettle, 1 Punch 
Bowl deh, 9 Earthen Porringers, 1 Box wt. a parcel of Old Joiners Tools, 
4 Guns, 1 Sauce pan, 3 Graters, 1 Spit, 1 Pewter Qrt. pot, 1 drudgeon 
Box, 1 Loom, 5 Slae's, 2 Setts Harness, 5 Shuttels, 1 Branding Iron, 1 
Sun dial, 1 Tin funnell, 1 Churn, 4 Sieves, 1 Stone Butter Pot, 1 Butter 
Tub, 1 Meal ditto, 1 Earthen Jar, 1 Woodem Tray, 1 Wooden Bowl, 3 
Pails, 1 Bucket, 2 Tubbs & 1 old Lanthorn, 1 Cain, 3 Pr. Fire Tongs & 
1 Shovel, 1 Pr. hand Iron's, 2 Brushes, 1 Pr. Candle Snuffers, 6 Candle 
Sticks, 1 Pr. Sheep Shears, 1 Pr. Small Taylors ditto, 1 doz : Case knives, 
21 forks & 2 Butcher knives, 1 Clasp ditto, 2 Tobacco Boxes, 2 Pr. To- 
bacco Tongs, 2 Setts knitting needles, 1 Pr. Pinchers, 5 Tooth Brushes, 

3 Cork Screws, 25 Silver Twist Coat Butts., 1 Pr. Money Scales, 2 Pr. 
horse fleems 1 Ink Pot & 1 ditto horn, 6 Pr. Small Scissors, 2 Pencils, 9 
Viols, 1 Mug, 6 China Cups & Saucers, 1 Pewter Tea Pott, 1 flint ditto, 6 
Silver Tea Spoons, 1 large Silver ditto. 1 Decanter, 1 peper Box, 1 Salt 
Sellar, 2 Glass Tumblers, 2 Wine Glasses, 1 Vinegar Cruit, 2 Small Glass 
Bottles, 7 delf Plates, 2 ditto Saucers, 1 dusting Pan, 2 Tin Canisters wt. 
Tea, 6 Gallipots, 1 Earthen Butter Pot, 2 ditto Chamber Pots, 1 Pewter 
ditto, 1 Tin dish Cover, 1 Tin Coffee Pot, 1 Candle Box, 1 Reel, 1 Gunturs 
Scale, 1 Gauging Rod, 7% Bees Wax, 4111 6 Oz: Tallow, 1 Pr. Small Stil- 
lards, 1 Pr. large ditto, 4 Earthen Lard Pots, 1 pewter Serings, 2 Diaper 



Inventories. 499 



table Cloaths, 4 ditto Napkins, 3 Linnen Table Cloaths, 5 Towels, a 
small qty. Powd. & Shott, 1 Pr. Pistols & Holsters, 1 doz: drum Hooks, 
19 Sheep, 2 Mares & 1 Colt, 4 Horses, 1 broad Axe, 6 Narrow ditto, 2 
Grubbing Hoes, 5 Weeding ditto, 2 Narrow ditto, 1 Cross Cutt Saw, 

1 Whip Saw, 1 Looking Glass, 5 Hammers, 2 plows, 1 Flewk ditto, 2 Skim- 
mers, 1 Wooden Can, 2 Coopers Axes, 1 Crow Iron & Stock, 1 ditto Wtout 
Stock, 2 drawing knives, 1 Wimble Stock & Bitt, 1 Coopers Vice, 1 Jointer, 
3 hand Saws, 1 Frow 3 Iron Wedges, 60 head Cattle, 1% Yd. Silk Damask, 

2 Yds. MusUn, 2 Yds. Irish Linnen, 6 Yds. White CaUcoe, 5/8 of Yd. 
Searsuchers, 1 Glister Pipe & 1 Oz. Thread, 9J^ Yd. Cap Fringe, 6 pound 
Feathers, 1 Meal Bag, 1 piece Narrow Binding, 3465 hhd. Staves, 300 
ditto heading, 89 head of Hogs, 2 hand Milns, 10 Sides Tann'd Leather, 
a parcel Oister Shells, a Small parcel Old Iron, 1 Sett of Surveyrs. In- 
strumts., 1 SmaU parcel of Wool, 1 Small ditto Cotton, 1 Small ditto 
Flax, 1 Bottle British Oil, 7 Basketts, a parcel old Casks, Some horses & 
Cattle in the Woods the Quantity unknown, 2 Lancets, 1 Currying knife, 
2 hand Saw files, 1 Gun hammer, 29 Taylors Thimbles, 3 Augurs, 2 BeUs, 
1 house ditto, 4 Reap hooks, 1 Grind Stone, 1 Small Tar Idll, a parcel 
Corn, 2 Cow hides, 7 Bushels Salt, 1 Small Qty. Wheat, a Small do. Peas. 

Errors Excepted 

February 14th, 1750/1 

Pr. Ann Gray Exetrx. 

This day Came before me Ann Gray Executrix of the last Will and 
Testament of John Gray Deceased and Proved the bove Innotary accord- 
ing to Law Let it be Recorded 

Certified under my hand the 14th day of february Anno Dom 1750. 

Needham Bryan — 



JNO. HECLEFIELD'S INVENTORY. 

A TRUE INVENTORY of all the Goods and Chattells belonging to 
the Estate of Colo. Jno. Heclefield Deceased as was produced by the 
Exec. Mr. Edmond Gale and Mr. George Durant and was Sold at pubUck 
Outcry and praised by us the Subscribers being qualifyed according to 
Law August ye 15th. 1721 Imprimis One poor Mare 3 years old Two 
Yearlings an Horse and a Mare Two Stears of three and four years old 
Five Cows Two Heifers Two Calves Eight Ewes Seven Weathers Two 
Rams most very old Two Barrows Three Sows 3 Years old Five Sows 
and a Barrow of two Year old Seven less than Yearlings Seven httle piggs 

lb oz pw gr 

One Silver Tankard Weighing 1: 1: 15: 16 Eight Good Spoons Two Dram 

oz pw 

Cups one little Spoon One do broke One Do. large melted a Seal 9: 3 — 

lb oz pw gr 

Total of the Weight 1-10-18-16 One Silver Hilted Sword one pair of 
Buckles not weighed- four Diamond Rings two plain Do. One Negro Man 

£ s d 

called Luke Do. Cuffe a Negro Girl Bess. In province BiUs 554: 8: One 

£ s d 
Bed and Furniture £10:5:0 One Do. £10: l:0OneDo.8 £ One Do.6:15:0 
One Do.6 £ One old Saddle £l:2:6Ten Black Chairs £1:10: Nine Com- 
mon Chairs £1:4:6 Frying pan Andiron and other old Iron £1 : 5:0 grind- 
stone pestle Adds Froe .Chafin Dish 15Shll. Thirty Eight Shoolea 
£1:6:0 One Buckaneer Gun £2:5:0 One old Do. £ 1 : 5 : Two milk Tubbs 

d 
4shll. One pair of Stylards 12 shll. One pair Do 12shll. 6 One large pot 
£2:8:0 One Do. SmaUer £1:1:0 One Do. 7shll. One Iron Kettle 15shll. 
One old Chest of Drawers 8shll. One Square Table 15shll. One Do. 14shll. 
Two old Chests £1: 2: 6 A Side of Sole Leather a pair of old Slippers 



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Gshll. One pair of Sheets £1: 13: Do. £1: 1: Do. £1: 1: Do. £1: 11: 
Do. 11/6 Do. 11 shll. Six pillow Cases 13 shll. One Table Cloth and Six 
Napkins £ 1 : 10: Three Table Cloths 19 shll. Three Do. £ 1 : 5: 6 Seven 
Towels £ 1: 5: Two Bolster Cases 4 pillows Cases 12 shll. A Looking 
Glass 11/6 Do. broken 5/6 One Dozn. plates 16/6 Fourteen Do. £1:3:0 
Ten'Soop plates and Six petty panns £ 1: 9: Four Dishes & Six plates 
£3:5:0 One pair of Candlesticks 8 shll. One pair Do. 12/6 Two old Do. 
8/6 Spice Mortar 12 shll. Old Bread Sifter 1/6 One Do. 1/S A large pewter 
Bason and other old pewter 16 shll. Four Dishes £ 1:5:0 Five Do. £ 1 : 15: 
Six Do. & one porringer £ 2: 13: Two Chamber potts 7/6 Two old 
Do. 3 shll. pot Racks and Crooked Irons 10/6 One pair Do. 7/6 a punch 
Bowl 6/6 One pair of sheep sheers 3/6 Some old Brass 6 shll. Three Butter 
potts 5/3 a Warming pan £ 1: 10: a Mill £ 2: 10: a form for a Table 
6 shll. a Colt 15 shll. a Bedsted 12 shll. a Round Table £ 1 : 16: A httle 
Table 3 shll. Five Knives and 8 Forks Old 3/6 a Copper pot 6/6 Two 
old Broken Iron potts 6 an Old Cupboard 16 shll. Four old Cask 2 Canns 
a Runlet and Some Chalk 12 shll. Two Juggs 2 Case Bottles 9/6 A spade 
6 shll. an Hamper 2 Baskets 1 old Scales Candle Boxes 6/6 piggin and fuU 
of Molasses and Jug 6/6 Some old Axes and Hoes 11/8 Three old Barrels 
Two Boxes 7/6 Old Hogsheads and Coolers and old Barrels £ 0: 9: 
Wastecoat and Britches Gheredary 17 shll. a Hammack 18/6 Thirty one 
lb of Cocoe £ 1: 3: 3 Eleven lb Do. 8/3 a httle old Table 2/6 Tea pot 
Cups and Sawsers 9 shll. Money Weights and Scales lOshll. Five shirts 
at 12/6 each 3: 2: 6: Two Brushes Ishll. Three old Barrels 4/1 Black 
Coat Wastecoat and Britches £ 4: 10: Drugget Coat lined with Silk 
and Stockins £ 6: 5: Knife Basket Salt Seller and Broken Brush 4 shll. 
Two pair of shoes 7/6 an old Quilt 15 shll. Some Cotton Wick 5 Gaily 
potts 1/6 Three wedges Hammer and other old Iron 10 shll. Drinking 
Glass /lO Two drinking Juggs 1/5 four Dozn. Bottles 14 shll. a seel skin 
Trunk 3/6 Sr. Walter Rawleigh's History with 25 other Small Do. 4 £ 
One Chest with Inside Drawers 12/6 Twenty Six lb of Wool £ 1: 19: 
Two pair of Thread and Silk Stockins one one pair worsted 1 £ Six and 
yi Bush. Wheat £ 1:6:0 One Silk flowered Apron 1£ Two Handkerchiefs 
15 shll. Two Do. 10 shll. Nine Remnants of Ribondyt. 23 yds. £ 1: 15: 
One Barrll. Corn Bills 15 shll. Do. other pay 10 shll. Case of Lancetts 
5 shll. Four Bushl. and 1 peck of Salt at 4/1 17/4 1/4 Half a Bush. Do. 
2 shll. Half a Bushl. Corn 1 shll. Three old Barrels 716 To the Benefit and 
encrease of the Corn Field 2£ Some Dirty Corn 5 shll. a pott sold to Mr 

Jno. Bateman 10 shll. Total £ 698: 0: M Richd Sanderton Atho : 

Hatch Thomas T penrice Thomas B Barclift 



Beaufort County 

AN INVENTORY of the goods and Chatties of Harman Hill Deceast 
taken 30th day of May 1755 

6 negroes named sip & sail Cuff & cesar Quock and Jack 4 feather beds 
& furniture, 1 Walnut Desk, 4 Chests & 3 Ovell tabels, 1 square table 
& 8 Chairs, 2 Casses of bottles, 3 Iron pots & 1 brass kittle, 2 Iron Skillets 
& 1 tea kittle, 2 frying Pans & 2 pair of pot hooks, 1 Bail & 3 Iron hooks, 
2 Candle Sticks, 1 pair of Snuffers 3 pair of sisors, 1 pair of Sheep Shairs, 

1 hand Bellos 1 hour glass, 1 grid Iron 1 pair of stillards, 1 spie glass & 

2 Looking glasses, 1 Slate & : 1 Standish 1 broad ax, 9 Club Axes 2 weed 
hose & 19 old hose & 1 hiling ho, 2 Pales & 2 tubs & 1 half bushel, 1 Pigin 
& 1 Can & 1 fat tub, 1 Rum Hodgsed & a Parsil of old wooden Lumber, 1 
Spice morter & 61 Chunk bottles & 3 Delfe Punch Bowls, 12 plats & 4 
Stone mugs, 13 guns, 5 glass tumblers & 1 Stone Jugg, 1 Spade 3 drawing 
knives, 2 Coopers Addes, 3 howels and other for a Cooper, 1 Small Box 
and som cord winders tools & a Small parcel of Carpenters tools, 1 Drinkin 



Inventories. 501 



glass 1 glass salt sellar, 1 pocket boottle & 2 Vilos, 1 mistart pott & peper 
boox, 5 knives and & forks, 1 flesh fork 3 Sids of tand Leather 1 Pair 
of Mil sones, 1 tea poott, 4 Screens 3 Cups, 4 Bridel Bitts 1 Curb bitt, 7 
Earthen pans 1 cuUandar 1 Earthen beare pott, 3 butter poots 1 Sithe, 1 
Cross Cutt Saw 1 Whip Saw & a parcel of old files, 1 brass Cook, 1 tin 
funnel, 6 Puter Dishes, 5 puter basons, 26 plates, 1 tan cord, 1 Quart 
Pott, 1 Chamber pott & 10 puter spoons & 8 ocome spoons, 2 Earthen 
pitchers, 3 porngers 2 half pints Cups, 2 Chamber potts, 1 pair of Iron 
wedges, 3 Plows 1 pair of fire toungs, 1 Bocks Iron and heaters, 1 Cury 

Comb, 1 Bad ?, 2 mens Sadels and bridels, 1 womans Saddle, 

1 Lume & 5 Seets of harnes, 1 flatt & 1 Sale conough, 1 pair Leather Bags, 
3 Cloath baggs, 1 WoUett, 3 yards of ozenbrigs, 1 Cutlash, a small of 
Books, 3 Razors, 3 hones, 2 Combes one horn 1 Ivory, 1 Small Cake of 
bees wax, 1 Small Cake of mirtle Do. 2 grinStones, 1 Cotten gin, 20 weight 
of Rope, 1 Shugar Box, 1 pair of money Scales & Weights, 50 gallons of 
Rum, 4 Barrils of Sider, 1 Cagg Vinigar, 1 Wier Sive, 3 Riddles, 2 meal 
Sives, 2 Splits Baskits, 9 head of Sheep, to small percel of nails, 96 Weight 
of Cotten and small parcl of wool, 1 table Cloth & napkins, 2 towels & 2 
Canesters, 1 pint of Swet oyl, 62 Weight of raw hide, 50 Weight of raw 
Dear skin, 60 Weight of tallow, 3 raw Skins besides 1 peace of Bar Iron, 
1 Linning Wheal & 1 Woohn Do., 3 pair of Cards, Small percel of old Iron, 
3 Siutes of Plow tackUn, 1 Silver Sock buckel, 1 of knee buckels Silver 
3 Reap hooks, 1 Cart & Wheals, 1 frow, 1 Branding Iron, 1 Small hatchet 
1 fish gigue, 1 tobaco box, 1 quier of paper, 4 Dozen of pipes, 1 Seal, 1 
pair of horse fleams, 1 Lansett to a percel of flax, to Six pounds Seven 
Shillings & Six pence prock and 14 ShiUings & Eight Pence Prock, 1 Small 
Box, 1 old Bread Tray, 3 fishing nets 1 half hough Seas, of Salt, 36 groun 
hougs, & 25 Small piggs, 15 Cows 8 Calves, 10 yearhngs, 6 groun Sears, 1 
Bull, 3 Stears, four year old, two steers three year ould, 1 Stear two year 
old, 1 heifer two year old, 2 Work horses, 3 old, mares and 2 young mares, 
1 Iron Spitt, 

Sarah hill 

Joseph Slade Exec 

J? Barrow 



AN INVENTORY of the Goods & Chatties belonging to the Estate of 
Christian Isler late of Craven County & Province of North Carolina 
deceased — (To wit) 

Twenty three four year old steers — Twenty five Cows & Calfes — 
Fourteen three year old steers — Twenty four dry Cows — Twenty two 
year olds — One two year old steer, Three Bui's — Three Pounds Cash 
Equal to Twenty four Pounds in Province Bills — 

Frederick Isler 

John Isler Executors 

William 



AN INVENTORY of aU the Goods, Chatles, Rights Credits & Estate 
Personal of the late Gabriel Johnston Esqr. Deceased, vizt 

Household furniture at Eden house 



9 Bedsteads, 9 Beds 9 bolsters 
18 pillows 20 pair of sheets 
20 pillow Cases, 18 Blankets 

6 quilts 3 french covers 

4 matresses 8 Sett bed Curtains 1 Sett Window Do. 



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4 Dining tables, 4 Card Do. 
2 Dressing tables 2 Tea Do. 

1 Wryting Do. 1 Card Do. 

5 Small Do. 2 Scrutores. 

2 Buroes, 7 Chests, 

3 Corner cupboards 

1 Book Stand, 6 glasses gilt frames 

1 Do. Black Do. 1 Dressing Do. 

1 Couch, 38 Chairs different 
Sorts, 9 Wedford Do. 

5 Stools, 2 Clocks 

1 Basone stand, 1 Marble table 
24 Table Cloths 36 napkins 
24 ToweUs 

Plate vizt: 

1 Silver Tea kettle & Lamp 
1 Do. french plate 

1 Coffee pot. 2 Cups. 

2 Tankards, 2 pint muggs 

4 Candle Sticks, 4 waiters, 

1 Tea board, 3 Milk potts, 

2 Setts of Castors 4 Salt Sellars 
2 Butter Cups, 2 Salt Shovels 

2 punch ladles, 1 Tea pott. 
2 Canisters, 17 Tea spoons 

2 pr. of tongs, 1 Snuffer Dish 

27 Table Spoons 1 large Soop Do. 
11 forks, 11 Sweet meat Spoons 

1 Doz knives & forks 

1 marrow Spoon, 1 punch Strainer 

1 Shaving Basone & Ewer 

1 China Jar & Stand Sett in Silver 

3 Bread Baskets 

2 Decanter stands 

2 knife Trays 6 China bowles 

5 Do. Dishes, 6 muggs 
2 Doz. of China plates 

5 Basons Do. 6 Tea potts 

2 Doz. Cups and Saucers 

1 Sugar Dish 6 Coffee cups 

3 Decanters. 15 Drinking glasses, 2 watter Do. 

1 Doz. of JeUy Do. 

2 glass muggs 

2 Doz. of Ivory knives & forks 

7 Pr Doggs 4 Pr. Tongs 

2 Shovels, 1 fender 

3 house Brooms 2 hearth brushes 
1 Terrestial & 1 Celestial globe 

1 Chair & harnis, 1 Chaise & Do. 
1 Bay Boat, & 2 Canoes. 

Kitchen Furniture 

17 pewter Dishes 
5 Do. Covers, 2 fish Dishes 

8 Doz: of Plates, 1 Jack 

1 Driping pan, 6 Sauce pans 

2 Stew pans 



Inventories. 503 



13 potts 5 pott lids 

2 Tea kettles, 2 Chacolet potts 

1 Coffee pott, 4 Brass Candle Sticks, 
1 Brass Drudgers 
1 large Copper kettle 
1 Small Do. 2 grid Irons 

3 Spitts, 1 Chafing Dish 

1 Cheese Toaster, 

2 mortars & pestills 

1 Shovel, 1 pr. Tongs 1 pr Doggs 
1 Warming pan, 4 flat Irons 

1 Box Do. 1 Brass Candle Stick 

2 Brass plate warmer molds 

1 Small Still, 3 Lanthorns 

2 pair of Scales 

3 Spinnins Wheels 

9 milk panns, 4 pails 
3 washing tubs Some glasses 
17 Garden Spades 
1 Chest Carpenters tools 
a quantity of Bottels & nails & old Iron 

Cloaths vizt. 

5 Coats 5 pair Breeches 
8 Waist Coats 

3 wiggs 

12 Shirts & 12 neck Cloths 

6 pair of Stockings 

4 pair Shoes, 4 Swords 

4 Pr. Pistols 1 Do. Holsters 

3 Sadies & Bridles &. 

Stock & Tools att Eden house viz : 

4 horses, 1 Mare about 
45 Sheep About 

80 head of Black Cattle Including Calves About 
60 head of Swine Including piggs &ca. 
11 Broad Hoes, 4 narrow Do. 
3 axes 3 Spades, 3 fluke & 1 plow. 
Some sheet lead and 1 iron press Lying^ in the Barn 

An Inventory of goods at Mount Galland vizt. 

5 Bed Steads, 6 Beds 

6 Bolsters, 7 Pillows 

3 french Covers, 9 Blanketts 

1 Coloured quilt, 9 pillow Cases, 7 pair of Sheets, 

4 Tables, 20 Chairs, 1 Chest, 

1 Clock, 1 Couch, 1 rugg, 1 Decanter, 1 Cruet 1 rummer 2 Watter 
glasses, 9 wine Do. 3 punch Bowles, 3 Small Do. 4 hand Basons, 2 por- 
rangers 7 Chambers potts 1 Butter Do. 1 ^Case Silver handled knives & 
forks, one fork wanting, 5 Ivory handled knives & forks 1 Tea kettle 1 
Copper Sauce pan 1 Spitt 1 grid Iron 1 Mortar 4 Small brass Cocks, 2 
Do. larger 1 Chafin Dish 1 large Copper kettle 1 Box Iron, 2 heaters 2 
juggs, 1 rope 1 Bung borer 1 large Funnel, 6 earthen pans 7 Rulers 1 
large Copper pot 1 Coffee Pott,'6 Candle-Sticks 1 pair snuffers 1 Drudger 

1 Tea pott, 1 Milk Do. 1 pepper Box, 8 Pewter Dishes, 11 Soop plates, 
27 flat Do. 1 quart mugg 1 half pint Do. 1 Butter Boat 1 fish Strainer 

2 wine tubs, 2 Covers for Dishes, 3 watter pails 1 Washing Tub 



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Stock &. Tools &ca at Mount Galland 

153 J/2 Barlls Sound Corn, 34 Barls Do. rotten, 3 Iron potts, 1 frying 
pan, 4 Iron Wedges. 2 ox Chains, 1 share & Coulter 2 plow hoes, 14 broad 
& 8 narrow hoes, 4 grubing Do. 2 Bells, 11 axes, about 50 head of Black 
Cattle Including Calves about 100 head of Swine most of them young, 
Shoots & piggs 4 horses, 1 Mare & 1 Colt. 

Stock & Tools &ca at Fishing Creek 

36 Barls of Corn, about 50 head of black Cattle Including Calves, about 
80 Swine Including piggs &ca 4 horses & Mares 1 Colt 3 broad hoes, 3 
narrow Do. 2 grubing Do. 4 axes, 1 small Share & Coulter 1 fluke hoe 1 
Drawing knife 1 Sett of Wedges — 

Stock & Tools at Possum Quartr. 

43 Barls Sound Corn 4 Do. rotten, about 5 head of black Cattle 36 
Swine Including piggs 4 broad hoes 4 narrow Do. 2 grubing Do. 4 axes. 

Stock & Tools &ca. at Conahoe. 

188 Barls Sound Corn 13 Do. rotten 11 broad hoes 6 narrow Do. 5 axes 
1 frow, 1 hand saw 1 Drawing knife 1 Shovel 2 Augures 1 Chisel, 1 gun, 2 
plows, about 30 head of black Cattle Including Calves, about 68 Swine 
most of them piggs 2 Horses. 

A List of the Negroes 

Nim, Waltham, London, Carolina Boatswain Taffie Cato Quash Charles 
Eden George Malch Virgil Sambo Jack Jammey Mingoe Joe Galland 
Hamstead Coltrain Caesar Cato Titus Benn Eden Indian Johnny Gregory 
Dick Sambo Dromo Glasgow Scipio Cain Peter Coldin In all 35 men. 
Dinah Tetimah Diana Baban Grace Sella Moll Teresa Rose Diana Kate 
China Tamar Lucey Sarah Betty Quasheba Phebe Sukey Rachel Baubaa 
Juba Jenny old Bess Sellah Nancy Hagar Dinah Bess. In all 29 women. 
Titus Charles James Cato Homer Dromo Coot Pounce Will Jack Dick 
Piramus Jupiter Waltham Cupid Sandie Jack Aaron Timothy Arther 
In all 20 Boys many of these born since the Goverors Death & some 

since. Polly Sarah Grace Beck Jude Hannah Betty Teresa Kate Slip 

slap Bett Venus Cloe Priscilla Peggy Jenny Dinah Many of these Born 
Since the Govts Death In all 19 Girls One Negroe Girl named Titty 
not Included in the above List being expressly given to me by WiU . . . 

Books not Included The same by Will being left to Doctr WiUiam 
Cathcart Mr Samuel Johnston and I chusing any number not exceeding 
40 Vols, neither is Watches Included &ca. Given by the late Governor 
before His Death and By Will:, — 

N. B. The above Inventory was taken in May 1753, Since which time 
Eden House was burned and the following things were thereby lost. 

Lost by the fire at Eden House since this Inventory was taken. 

8 Bed Steads,/ 4 Beds, 6 Bolsters, 16 pillows, 10 pair of sheets/ 6 pillow 
Cases/, 16 Blankets, 6 quilts, 2 french Covers, 1 Matress 6 Setts of bed 
Cm-ts, 3 Dining Tables, 1 Waiting Do., 1 Card Do., 4 Small Do., 1 Scru- 
tore, 5 Chests, 1 Corner Cup board, 3 gilt framed glasses, 11 Chairs, 9 
Windsor Do., 5 Stools, 1 Clock, 10 Table Cloths, 3 China Dishes, 1 mugg, 
1 Doz: of Plates, 5 Bassons, 3 Tea potts, 1 Doz. Cups & Saucers/ 6 Coffee 
Cups, 1 Decanter, 5 Drinking glasses, 1 Doz of Jelly glasses, 2 glass muggs, 
1 Doz: of Ivory knives & forks. 3 pair of Dogs, 1 pair of Tongs, 3 house 
Brooms, 2 Hearth Brushes, 12 pewter Dishes, 4 Do. Covers, 1 fish Dish, 
5 Dozen of plates, 2 Brass plate warmer molds. 1 Small Still, 1 pair 
Scales, 1 Spinning Wheel, 9 milk pans, 17 Garden Spades, 1 Chest of Car- 
penters tools, 1 Salt Spoon. 



Inventories. 505 



Cloths &ca. — 

4 Coats, 5 pair Breeches, 4 Waist coats, 8 shirts, 5 neck cloths, 6 pair 
Stockings, 4 pair Shoes, 4 Swords, 4 pr. pistoles, 1 pr. Holsters, 2 Sadies 
& Bridles. 

In Silver and Gold In the House at the Governors Death. — as pr. accot. 
Credited. Three hundred and eighty Six pounds eight Shilhngs and two 
pence Virginia money. In Proclamation Bills one hundred and ninety 
five pounds five shillings and eight pence alsoe Credited. In Accot. as 
like ways is the Tobacco's and whatever has been Sold from off the Plan- 
tations, and now remains unsold belonging to the Estate. 

Jewels Belonging To Miss Johnston are as follows vizt. five gold Lockets, 
1 garnet necklace Sett in Silver one Bristol Stone Necklace sett in Silver, 
one Gold Watch & Chain, one Sett of Gold Tweezers, these excepting the 
Gold Watch she used to wear In her fathers life time. The Gold Watch 
was made a present off to the late Mr. Chief Justice Hall and afterwards 
exchanged by his late Excellency on Accot. of His Daughter, for a large 
Silver Repeating Watch given to Mr. Hall In Heu Thereof. The follow- 
ing Rings were given to Mrs. Rutherfurd one large Gold Diamond ring 
one plain Do. one Gold Diamond hoop ring two mourning Gold rings of 
which Miss Johnston now has at WilUamsBm-gh with her, the Gold 
Diamond ring the Diamond hoop Do. and one mom-ning ring) The 
remainder of Miss Johnstons Jewels are as follows, one Mother of Pearl 
Snuff box Sett in Gold one Gold Girdle Buckle one Bristol Stone Do. 
Sett in Silver, one Small Picture Sett in Gold. The Gold Repeating Watch 
Sent to Scotland agreeable to WiU to Mrs. Ferrior. 

What articles were for the use of the family are not Sett down In the 
Inventory as not advised usual or necessary no accot. was taken of these 
things, therefore the particulars not Remembered as Inconsiderable 
excepting about one hhd. & a half of West India and not quite one hhd. 
of Jamaica Rum. 

The Chapel plate 2 Silver flaggons 1 Silver Cup two Silver Salvers 
not included in the Inventory 

Jno. Rutherfurd 
Frances Rutherfurd. 

North Carolina, ss. 

John Rutherfurd Esqr. and Frances his Spouse severaly make oath on 
the holy Evangelists that the foregoing is a just and true Inventory of the 
Estate the late Gabriel Johnston Esqr taken as exactly as the Situation 
of the Estate would permit and that there is not to the best of their knowl- 
edge any material omission to the prejudice of any party 

Sworn Feb 20th 1756 before me 
Ja Murray J. S. C. 

(The following affidavit is to a former Inventory, of which the above 
Inventory is an exact copy.) 

North Carolina ss. 

John Rutherfurd Esqr for and in behalf of Frances Johnston (?) the 
Executrix of the last Will & Testament of His late Excellency Gabriel 
Johnston Esqr. deced maketh Oath that the within & above, to the best 
of His this Deponents knowledge & behef contains a just and true Inventory 
of all & Singular the Goods & Chattels of the said deced 

Jno. Rutherfurd 
Sworn the 29th day of July Anno 
Domini 1754 & filed in my Office 
Ja Murray Sec. 



506 North Caeolina Wills. 



Accot. of Lands left by Will To Miss Penelope Johnston his Daughter. 

Counties 

■p . ■ j Eden house planta 900 

^^™^ l Back of Do. Salmond Creek 2,000 

Tvj ,, , { Mount Galland planta 560 

Northampton -j ^ovicks Island. . 640 

Edgecomb Lovicks field 4, 500 

Craven Mouth of Swifts Creek (disputed).. . 640 

Granville Fishing Creek 3, 200 

12,440 

Northampton Small Island opposite to Mount 

Galland planta 154 Acres 

12, 594 

Bladen To Sam'l & John Johnston's 7, 654 

( To Henry Johnston 1 ,000 

Craven •] To Carolina Johnston 988 

( To Penelope Johnston 450 

To Mrs. Johnston now Mrs. Rutherfurd 

Tyrrel Conahoe old feildes 855 

Granville Possum Quarter 1, 250 

Salmond Creek I believe it is 320 

2,425 



25,111 

In all About twenty five thousand one hundred & Eleven Acres of 
land Left to the above named persons 

Accot. of the Rights & Credits of the late Gabriel Johnston Esqr. not 
included in a former Inventory Given in to the Secretary's Office. 

10,4393^ Acres of Land in Orange, Bladen & New Hanover Counties 
to be disposed of by Will 200 acres more in New Hanover County for 
which Mr. Saml. Johnston Sayes he made a deed to the late Govt. — 
no Such deed has yet appeared 
1 Lott in New-bern Disputed 

Due by the Crown to the late Govr 13,462.19.2 

by Do. in part of the late Chief Justice Smith's Salary . . 251 . 5 . 

Two Notes of the late Robert Forsters bbls ? 7.16.0 

Jno. Tinnings Note 7 . 00 . 

Benjn. Wynn Clk of Edgecomb 6.15.0 

Wm. Ormond Clk of Beaufort 6.00.0 

Stephen Cade Clk of — 8.00.0 

Thos. Robeson Clk of Bladen 60.00.0 

Due on two Patents . 10 . 

by Edwd. Underbill P Note 16.00.0 

By the late Nathl. Rice's Estate Sum unknown 
By Patents in the Secretary's office unknown 
By Clks of the different Counties unknown 

13,826.05.2 
By James Abercrombie Esqr of London to be appUed 

towards Recovery of Arrears of Salary P his Accot.. . 114.06.0 

13,940.11.2 
In all When Reced the Sum of thirteen thousand Nine hundred & 
forty pounds 11.2 Str. money, besides the above unknown Sums. 

Jno. Rutherfurd. 
The above Inventory of the late Govr. Johnston's Credits was given 
in Sepr 28th 1754 by John Rutherfurd Esqr upon Oath before me 
J A Murray Sec 



Inventoeies. 507 



INVENTORY of the Estate of William Kennon deceased this 8th of 
Octbr: 1777 

Schooner Nancy, Lumber, Staves, Sloop Robert, Sloop Sally, Brigan- 
tine Hector, Schooner Dispatch, J^ of the Brigantine Dobbs, 3^ of the 
Brigg Sally, 1/3 of the Brigg Mariane, 1/3 of the Sloop Caswell, 14 Horses 
& Mares, one Coach, one Phaeton, one Chariot, one Chair, 2 Waggons, 
Severall refuse Store Goods, 1000 Bushels Salt (Supposed) 1 Carpett, 
1 doz Chairs, 4 Mahogany Tables, 6 Looking Glasses, 2 Setts tea china, 
9 Windsor Chairs, 1 Castor, 2 Cups, — ? Waiters, 4 plated Candlesticks, 
1 doz Spoons, Almost 2 Setts of table china, 6 Beds, 5 Bedsteads, 12 pair 
Sheets, 7 Table cloths, 3 pair Curtains, 3 Pair Musquito Nets, 12 Pillow 
Cases, In BiUs drawn by the President of Charleston to the amou of — 
8584 Dollars 
In other money and Notes about 600 Dollars 

The above is en Inventory of the forementioned Estate as far as can 
be at present ascertained, there shall be an exact Inventory of the re- 
mainder made as soon a possible by me. 

Priscilla Kennon Administratricks 

Sworen to before me this 8th Day 
Octr. 1777 

Wm. Purviance J. P. 



INVENTORY of the Goods and Chattels, Rights and Credits of Pierre 
Le Blanc late of Brunswick deceased at the Time of his Death on 
the 9th of August 1766 taken by the Administrator (Fountain 
Etwin) to said Estate. 

Proclamation Money & Specie £4 — 2 (Four Pounds & two Pence) 

a Silver Watch with two seals and a Key 

a Book of Accounts, a Pocket Book and Sundry Papers 

an Hair Trunk with Padlock & Key, containing the following 

Cloaths 

A Coat and Waistcoat, Second Mourning Cloth, trimmed 

Coat and Breeches, Silk and Worsted, brown Colour 

Do. and Do Brown Cloth 

Two Frocks, One Waistcoat & 2 pr. of Breeches (all Fustian) 

a Waistcoat, Red Cloth; another. Black Silk knit 

a Pair of Red Stocking Breeches 

Do Black Do Do 

Do Buff Do Do 

Do Leather Do 

a Pair of Boots, 5 pr. of Old Shoes, One pr. Shoe Buckles, One Hat, 
Two Razors and a Case, an old Gold Hat Lace with Loop, 
a pr. of red Worsted Garters, Four Old Black Cravats, a String 
of Black Beads, an Ink Stand, 14 White Metal breast Buttons 
a httle White Thread & Black Worsted, a small Piece of Fustian 

Linnen 

Twenty Shirts (most of them very bad) 

Seventeen Stocks ( Do ) 

4 Linnen Waistcoats 

9 Handkerchiefs 

16 Pair of Stockings, (most of them very bad) 

12 Linnen Night Caps 

a Pair of Check Linnen Bags; another Check Linnen Bag 



508 North Carolina Wills. 



Books, 

Histoires francoises, Gallantes & Comiques 

Les Vrayes Centuries & Propheties de Maitre Michel Nostra Damus 

a French Prayer Book 

2 Volumes, Comte de Warwick 

a Grey Gelding, Bridle & Saddle, and a Pair of Spurs 

Credits 

Due from His Excellency Governor Tryon for Wages to the 9th Aug 
1766 the Sum of Thirty Seven Pounds fifteen ShilUngs & Eight Pence 
SterUng, Say £ 37, 15, 8 SterUng 
Newbern the 16th December 1766 

FouNTN Etwin Adminr. 
sworn before me the 17th December 1766 
Jas Hasell Csc 



AN INVENTORY of the Goods and Chattels of Mr. Richard Lovett 
Late of Craven County Deceased that came to the hands of the 
Admrs taken and given in by John Starkey one of the Said Admrs. 

To Wit Negroes 
Lamrick 



Perro Hannah / 



Stepney 

Dublin 

Peter 

Jackson 

Casar 



Moll 
Hannah 

Essex I 

Quash I 

In all 13 Negroes 
Horses Black 1 Mairs in the Woods not known 

Gray I • n ^ tt Catle 5 Cows) 

Hardbargin ^^ ^" * Worses ^ Yarlings 12 in all 

Fly J 3 Calves j 

What Catle in the woods not known 

Hogs — 3 Sows and Pigs and some in the Woods not known 
1 Ox at Doctr Bryans 
1 Ox Cart and Chain at Mis Harrolls 
1 Tar kil old Cart and Pott in the Woods 99 Tar Barrells 
1 Hand mill in the Woods 

Some Plantation tools as in the Acct of Sales 5 hoes 2 axes 1 Draw- 
knives only 
1 Chair and Harness 
5 Leather Chairs 
1 Small Desk 
3 Tables 

3 Iron Potts and Hooks 
5 Do Skillets 

1 Frying Pan 

2 Iron Dogs 

1 Do Trefoot 
Some Woodn Ware 

Do Earthen Wares as Pr Sales 
Do Glasses Tumbler only 

2 Table Cloths 

Some Wearing Cloths as by Sales Coat and Breeches only 
Also Books as by Do 21 Books in all 

3 Pewter Dishes 6 Plates 5 Spoons 



Inventokies. 509 



3 Feather Boxes and Furniture 

1 Cow and Yarling at Mr. McCubbins's 

^ Parts of Scooner Gabriel 

Some old Hewd Logs Brick 

and other Small things as by Acct: of Sales 

% of 80 foot Red Cedar 

1/6 of a Nett for Fishing 

Debts Received in all £33.03.10 Procln. 

An Acct what moneys are not Collected belonging to Mr Lovetts Estate 
this 7th Janry 1754 

£ s. d. 

Samuel Ratcliff and others for Negro Dublin Bon 21. 05. 

Samuel McCubbins for Cow and Yarling 1. 10. 

Arthur Johnston for Negro Essex part 10. 13. 6 

Edward Franks part of Note given for Vendue 3. 00. 

George Kornagee part of Note for Vendue 29. 15. 8 

Nathan Smith for Wm Brices Estate note for Vendue. . 39. 00. 



505.04.2 in all 

I am told of five pair of milstone, left at Core Sound found but not come 
to hand yet 

Also one Abram Sheperd owns he is in debt two dollars also a small debt 
or two I have warranted for not not determined yet 

An Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Richard Lovett of Craven 
County Deceased and the Prices they were sold at Publick Vendue Septr 
21st and October 2d 1752 By John Davis Vendue Master in order to Enable 
EUas Legardiere and John Starkey Surviving Admrs: to pay the Deceased 
just Debts. 

To Wit 

To John Kilbee £ s. 

a Horse and Chair 20. 10 

Negro Lemrick 66 . 00 

86.10.0 



Charles Adams 




Black Horse 


16.10 


Small Cart 


1.12 


Negro Stepney 


50. 


Negro Child 


18. 


2 Books 


.08.06 


Iron Pot 


.04.08 


Edward Griffith 




Bay Horse 


5.00.00 


Negro Casar 


22. 



Terimy Veal 
A Bay Horse 3. 15 

Negro Woman and Child 63.00 



86.15.2 



27. 



Elias Legardiere 












% of a Scooner 


257 


.00 








Boys Bed and Bedstead 


1 


.10 








Iron of hand Screw 




.14 








Iron Pot 




.12 








2 Books 




,08. 


06 






12 Pin Stocks 




.04 














—260. 


08. 


06 



510 North Caeolina Wills. 



John Clatherall 
Negro Peter 50. 10 

Negro Moll 41 

Stephen Lee 
Negro Boy Nimrod 30 



91.10 



-648.18.08 



Brought Over 648.18.08 

Thomas Lovick 
Negro Peroe 51.00.00 

Arthur Johnston 
Negroe Essex 35. 10 

William Brice 
Negro Ralph 64 

John Bryan 

Ox and Yoke 2.12.00 
Cart and Chain 1 . 17 
4.09.00 

Samuel McCubbins 
Cow and Yarling 1.10.00 

Edward Franks 

A Tar Kiln 8. 15 

Hand Mill 0.04.04 

5 Leather Chairs 2 . 10 



Joseph Balch 


11 


09 


04 


Small Iron Pot 


03.00 






Joseph Caruthers 






8 Books 


0.17.04 






5 Hoes 2 Axes & 1 Draw- 








knive 


0.07.00 






A Parcell Brick 


1.02.00 








o 


(^f^ 


(H 


George Kernegee 








99 Tar Barrells 


4.19 






Negro Jackson 


57. 






1 Book 


.19 






12 Cattle at Home 


6. 






Cattle in Woods unknown 6. 






Right to Mares in Woods 


2. 






Hogs unknown 


3. 






Small Dish 


.18.06 






A Table 


1.12.06 






Bed and Furniture 


1.00.04 






3 Pewter Dishes } 
6 Plates 5 Spoons f 


1.00.04 










Two Square Tables 


5. 






Pair Iron Dogs 


6.06 






Skillet & frying ) 
Pan Trypod ) 


2.06 










Coat and Breeches 


4. 






Table Cloth 3 Knives & 








forks 


.03 






Glass Tumbler 


.01.08 








•RO 


15 


08 








TotaU 


909 


02 


00 



Inventories. 511 



6.17.10 



Brought Over £909 . 02 . 00 

John Starkey 
Bed and Furniture 4.08 

8 Books 2.11.10 

Negro DubUn Sold at Johnston 

Court 21.05.00 

John Snead 
1/6 Part of Nett .17.02 

Mr. I^lbee 
M of 80 Foot Red Cedar 2 



Totall of things Sold £940. 02. 00 
Debts Received 
From Doctr Bryan for 

Negroes work 7. 02. 10 J/^ 
From Capt Spers 24.01 
From John Williams 2. 


Whole of Debt 


33.03.10)^ 



Amount of whole £ 973 . 05 . 10 H 

N B it is sayd there is 5 pair of Mill Stones left at Core Sound but 
not come to hand 

Also Abram Shepard owns he owes two Dollars and one or two Small 
Debts of hand Warranted for but not Determined yet 

An Acct of Titles to Land Belonging to Mr Lovetts Estate Delivered 
to Mr. Elias Legardiere to keep he having Thomas the Eldest Son. 
To Wit A Patent for 66 Acres on Trent River joyning John Murpheys 
Do for 130 Do on Do Joyning the Land he formerly lived upon 
Do for 320 Do on Acron Branch between Nuce and Trent River 
a Deed from John Slocumb for 640 Acres on Contentay Creeks also 

the Patent 
Do from Martin Franks for 640 Acres Atkins up Nues sold for the use 

of the Publick also the Patent and Mortgage for the Same 
Do from John Becton and Wife for 200 Acres on Trent where Mr. Lovett 

Died 
Also Deed from Adam Moore to George Motts for some Land 
Deed from James Wimble to Widw Harwood for Lott in Wilmington 

No 132 
Deed for Lot in Newbern No 45 

A Bundle of Papers and Deeds for 6 Lotts in Brunswick 
Warrant for 640 Acres on White oak 

An Acct. how the said Estate has been Administred and pay'd away to 
the Several Creditors following as by Vouchers by John Starkey Admr 

Paid to Doctr Robert Moor Acct 10. 02. 04 

John Foster Acct 14. 07. 06 

Fountain and Davis Acct 24. 08. 01 

John Williams Acct 2. 11.04 

Richard Cogdalde Acct 13. 10. 08 

Richard Casewells Acct 5.01.01 

Lawrence Donolson Acct 8. 11. 01 

James Davis Acct 1 . 09 . 08 

Doctr. Henry Heylin Acct 2. 03. 06% 

John Starkey Bond 58. 

140.05.03M 



512 ]^oRTH Carolina Wills. 



Ebenezer Young Bond 32. 00. 08 

William Wicklife Bond 39. 08. 00 

William Wicklife Acct 1. 13.00 

Edward Griffith Bond 46.06.011^ 

Mrs. Mary Moor Bond 30. 13. 04 

John Kilbee Acct 87. 02. 06 

William Coale Acct 2. 09. 08 

Rice and Company Acct 8. 03. 02 

John Grandine Bond 3. 09. 03H 

Revell Monroe Acct 17. 02. 00 

— 268.07.09 

David Smith Note 4. 16. 06 

George Minot Note 7.01.09 

John Grandins Note 8. 14. 3/^ 

James Wilnot Acct 1. 00. 05 

James Craven Note 1. 15. 10 

Ann Needland Acct: 2.00.08 

Sheriff for Taxes 4. 12 

Charles Adams Acct: 18. 05 

Edward Franks Acct 4. 18. 

John Leat Acct Signed 14. 07. 10 

67.12.^ 

Stephen Lee Acct 10. 06. 06 

Wilkins and Wards Note 3. 06. OS 

George Johnstons Acct 11. 17. 04 

Arthur Johnstons Acct: : 10.05. 

Francis Coddingtons Acct: 3. 13. 10 

Joyn Clatherall Note 19. 14. 05 

59.03.09 

Total £ 535. 08. 10^ 

Brought over 535. 08. lOK 

William Nicholsons Acct & Note 3. 04. 06 

John Stephensons Acct: 8. 03. 09J^ 

John Fonville Acct: 2. 02. 08 

Mr. Samuel Johnstons Acct 6. 13. 04 

Doctr Francis Stringer Award 13. 17. 08 

Ann Higgens Act: 2 

Capt. Beaton Portage Bill paid 26. 18. 00 

David Bumpas Acct Sign'd 4. 17. 10 

Samuel Cornelle Acct 15. 00. 09 

Mrs. Mary Moors Note 8. 11.06 

91.10.-1^ 

Elias Legardiere Acct: 38. 05. 

Williams and Company Acct 3. 05. 10 

Do for Burial and for Estate 30. 16. 09 

Joseph Baleh Estate Acct 107. 18. 033^ 

Widdow Pearsons Note 6. 18. 08 

Henry Chew Acct 4. 06. 08 

Saml Chadwicks Estate note 6. 13. 04 

Joseph Falford Junr Acct 3. 17. 01 

Robert Hogs Estate Acct 2. 04. 08 

Mr PhiUips New York Acct 60 

264.06.033^ 

Donolson expences Vendue 3. 19. 00 

Charles Adams 2 Vendue .12 

Fees for Patents in Office 4. 16. 

Mr Jno Davis as Vendue Master 5 

Fees Letters and Court fees 1 . 06. 08 



Inventories. 513 



Freight of Negro Ralph from West Indies. 1 . 15. 10 
Charg and expense to Negro Dublin at 

Johnston Court 1. 05. 00 

My Forrages expenses and very 

many times at Newbern and Johnston 

and elsewhere 6 

Mr Swann 3 fees for Suit brought against 

the Estate 6 

30.14.06 



Total £ 921. 19. 08 1^ 

Whole Fay'd to Deter. 1753 921. 19.08^ 

Amount of the Sale and some Debts 

Received 973. 05. 10}^ 

In hand when all is Collected 51 . 06. 20^ 

To 1 fee paid Mr Swann Estate Agt 

Arthur Johnston 2 

More Debts I have the Acct: but not yet payd because there are Suit 
against Estate Depending to a Large Sum 

John Holden N. Y. Acct 8. 08. 

Mr Willm Heretage Acct 5.01.011^ 

Also for Mr Roberts Estate 4. 08. 

Stephen Dare Acct 6. 10. 02 

Nathan Yeoman about 11 . 

Wilham Davis says 9. 10. 09 

Doctr Duncan says 26. 06. 08 

Frederick Keble says 7. 18. \114 

Zachary Fields says 20. 13. 04 

John Isler says 1.10. 

Richard Canady 1 . 09. 04 

Danl Dupee he says 3. 14. 01 

Thomas Braine N York 33. 07. 00 

some more tho not proved 

Totall £ 139.17.05 

N B of the £139.17.5 yet Claimed I have a deal of it not due so 
shall pay the most Equitable as far as the within Ballance will go when 
the Law Suits are ended 

Querie should not some be retain'd to Defend any Suits that may come 
hereafter 

N B in the within Acct no Commissions Charged nor Clerkships 



NoKTH Carolina Beaufort County Deer, ye 22d 1773 

AN INVENTORY of the Personal Estate of John Maule Esqr Deed. 
Vizt. 35 negros a parcel of Cattle the number unknown a parcl of hogs 
the number unknown 44 head of Sheep Six horses Six feather Beds & 
furniture one Desk one case of flasks three Tables ten Chairs a parcel 
of puter five Iron pots 2pr. of fire tongs on shovel one frying pan one 
Loom and weaving gear one riding Chair one Copper Still one Cart and 
3 pair wheels four Plows and several Axes and hoes the Exact number 
not known Some Cooppers tools some Carpenters Ditto, two Chests a 
parcl of China a parcel of DeLf ware parcel of stone Ditto pr. of hand 
Irons two guns some wearing Apparrel one hogshead of Rum a small 
Quantity of rum in another hogshd two hogshead with a small Quantity 
of molases in Each a parcel of salt Exact Quaty not known a parcel of 
Corn the Exact Quantity not known one half of a Schooner with her Rig- 

33 



514 North Carolina Wills. 



ging &c a small Quantity of Saw'd Lumber at the Saw mill, one womans 
saddle two mens Do 2 Bridles a small parcel of Books 2 Tea Kettles half 
Dozn Silver Tea spoons pr. Silver tongs a parcel Chunk Bottles parcel 
Juggs five Barrs of Iron small Quantity of Powder in a Kegg one Silver 
watch Sixteen Shillings in Silver one hundred an twenty Seven Dollars 
& five half Johannas; one saddle housing 

North Carolina ss. 

Moses Hare John Patten Reading Blount Junr. & Joseph Blount Execu- 
tors of the last Will and Testament of John Maule deceased severally 
make Oath that the above account contains a true & perfect Inventory 
of the Goods & Chattels of the said John Maule come to the Hands custody 
power or possession of them these Deponents any or either of them. 

Reading Blount Junr 
Joseph Blount 
Moses Hare 
John Patten 
Sworn this 16th day of Febry 1774 Before me 
Jo. Martin 



A TRUE AND PERFECT INVENTORY of all the goods, and Chatties, 
Rights and Credits, that were of James Milner, Esqr. deceased, So far 
as they have come into the Hands or Possession of Joseph Mont- 
font and Andrew Miller Executors of the said James — • Vizt. 

One Fosters Crown Law, 1 Burrows Reports, 1 Wilsons Reports, 1 
Hales Pleas of the Crown, 1 Gilberts C. Pleas, 1 Elements of Criticism, 1 
Burke on the Subhme, 1 Voltairs Essay on Crimes & Punishments, 1 
Builders Pocket Treasure, 1 Thompsons Works, Money found in the 
House £ 157,11,8 Currency of No Carohna, 1 Powdering Machine, 1 
Set of Cm-ting Irons, 1 Negro Boy named Bob, 1 Folding Screen, 1 Mem- 
orandum Book, 1 Clarinda Cathcart, 1 Pair of Shoes, 1 Portmanteau, 
1 Negro Woman named Ester, 1 Horse Bald Eagle, 1 Horse Young Black, 
1 Grey Horse, 1 Pair of Pistols, 1 Magazine Pistol, 1 old Cart, 1 Gallon 
of Wine, money found in the House £ 17,14,1 Cm-rency as above, 1 
Memorandum Book, 3 Gallons Rum, 1 Fire Screen, 1 Negro Man named 
Jamaica, 1 Negro Boy named Phil, 2 Spades, 10 Sickles, 1 Cheselden's 
Anatomy, 1 Tytlers Enquiry, 1 Fordyces Sermons, 1 Voltairs Philosophy, 

3 Sticks of Black Wax, 1 Pair White Silk Breeches, 3 Pair Russia drill 
Breeches, 3 Pair of Shoes, 6 Stamped Handkerchiefs, 6 Pair Thread 
Stockings, 1 Pair Raw Silk Stockings, 3 Pair fine white Silk Stockings, 1 
Jacobs law dictionary, 1 Attorney's Practice C. C. Pleas, 1 Attorney's 
Practice C. K. Bench, 1 Every man his own Lawyer, 1 Attorney's Pocket 
Book, 1 Attorney's Practice Epitomized, 1 Rules of Pleading, 1 Reflec- 
tions on the Study of the Law, 1 Mairs Bookkeeping, 1 Smelhng Bottle, 
1 Hair Pin, 1 Negro Woman named Susan, 1 Lawyers Gown, 2 Spades, 
1 Iron Pot 1 Bason, 18 Bottles of Arrack, 2 Grubbing Hows, 2 Plew Hows, 

1 Lock, 3 Grubbing Hows, 2 Grubbing Hows, 2 Weeding Hows, 2 Axes, 

2 Weeding Hows, 4 Axes, 2 Iron Wedges, 2 Pair Sheep Shears, 9 Hogs, 
19 Pigs, 1000 lbs of Fodder, 2 Weeding Hows, 1 Cross Cut Saw, 5 Barrels 
of Corn, Yi a Bushel of choice Pease, 2 Weeding Hows, 2 Weeding Hows, 
1 Hand Saw, 1 drawing Knife, 1 Frow, 1 Gouge. 1 Chissel, 1 Stone Jug, 
1 Grindstone, 1 Red Cow, 1 Yearhng, 1 Wide Horn Cow & Calf, 1 Brinded 
Cow & Yearhng, 1 Red Cow white Face, 1 Lock, 1 Sithe, 1 File, 1 Rake, 
1 Bridle, 2 Bells, 1 Garden Line, 18 Barrels of Corn, 6 Barrels of Corn, 
1 Table, 8M Bushels of Wheat, 7^ Bushels of Pease, 10 Barrels of Corn, 

4 Barrels of Corn, 1 Bushel of Pease, 500 lbs Fodder, 9 Sheep, 

Green Hill Plantation, 5 Barrels of Corn, 1 Fry pan, 1 Pail, 1 Tub, 3 Bush- 
els of Pease, 1 Brinded pied Cow & Calf, 1 Negro Woman named Sarah 



Inventories. 515 



with her 4 Children, 5 Bushels of Pease, 90000 Bricks, A Negro Man 
named Squire & his Wife deb, 1 negro lad named Sam, 1 mulatto Girl 
named Nancy, 1 negro Man named Tom & his Wife Phebe, 5 Negroes 
& negress's, Will, Pat, Sam Psilla & Sally, 1 Mare and 1 Colt, 1 Historical 
Law Tracts, 1 Sorrel Horse, 1 Negro Man named Jacob, 1 Mulatto Lad 
named Aaron, 1 Horse named old Black, one Horse named Slim Black, 
1 Horse named Blaze Black, 1 Horse named pacing Bay, 1 Horse named 
Buffelo, 1 Black Horse named unlucky, 1 Muses delight, 1 Fools Works, 
1 Don Quixote, 1 Phoedrus, 1 Vicar of Wakefield, 1 Sermonis Mewrsic, 
1 Musical miscellany, 1 Musick Book, 1 Pair of Stockings, 1 Chain Ring, 
1 Pair of Gloves, 1 Comb, 1 Memorandum Book, 9 Small Books, 15 Prints, 

3 Blank Books, 1 Set Mathematical Instruments, 1 German Flute, 5 
Musick Books, 1 Spy Glass, 1 Muroscope & Apparatus, 1 Magnet, 1 
Prism Glass, 1 Camera Obscura, 1 Solar Telescope &c. 1 diagonal Machine, 
1 Political Essays, 1 dictionary of Arts & Sciences, 1 Annual Register 
from 1758 to 1770, 1 Clio & Euterpe, 1 New dispensatory, 25 Volumes of 
the Critical Review to 1768, 1 Johnston's Dictionary, 1 Small vocabulary, 
1 Quincey's Elements of Physick, 1 Mackenzie on Health, 1 Swifts Works, 
1 Beauties of History, 1 Tristram Strandy, 1 Humes Essay on Several 
Subjects, 1 Armstrongs Miscellanies, 1 Yoricks Sermons, 1 Cam bray's 
dialogue, 1 Man after Gods own Heart, 1 Portmanteau Trunk, 1 Observa- 
tions on Gardening, 1 Indentured Servant named Jno. Chavis, 1 Laws of 
No Carohna to 1765, 3 Blank Books, 43^ Quire of Bonds, Bill & Indentures, 

4 Quires declarations, 1 Miller's Gardners dictionary, 1 Adventures of a 
Guinea, 1 Tissot on Health, 1 Wyld's Art of Surveying, 1 Effusions of 
Friendship, 1 Ferguson on Civil Society, 1 Thompsons Seasons, 1 Church- 
ills Works, 1 pair of dice, 2 Books Gold Leaf, 1 Small Flute, 1 Celestial 
& Terrestrial Globe, 1 Prism Glass, 1 Bureau, 1 Walnut Book Case, 1 
Mahogany Folding Table, 2 large Walnut Tables, 1 Walnut Folding Table, 
1 Walnut dressing Table, 1 Hair Bottom Chair, 6 Mahogany Hair Bottom 
Chairs, 6 Hair Bottom Walnut Chairs, 1 dressing Glass, 1 Walnut Wash- 
ing Stand, 15 Copper plate Pictures in Frames, 1 Back Gammon Table, 
Box & dice, 1 Whip, 3 Pair Stockings, 3 Brass Knob Locks, 1 Whip, 1 
Piece Leading Line, 1 Cartridge Box, Some Rope & Twine, 22 Yards of, 
Tweels, Some Buttons & Button Moulds, 1 Piece Blue Stroud, 1 Set 
Black Buckles, 1 Pair shoe Pincers, 1 Sithe, 1 dwelhng House Out Houses 
in which Mr. Milner hved at Halifax with the Severel Lots thereunto 
belonging, that is to say Lot No 16. 17. 18. 38. 39. 57 & 58 and 4 Acres of 
Land, 1 Corderius, 1 Etwee Case 1 Knife, 1 Fine Knife, 1 Ink Stand, 1 
Knife, 3 Pair Stockings, 1 Table 3 Yds Cloth & Trimmings 1 Grindstone 
& Screw, 1 Vernons Cases, 1 Hawkins's C. Pleas, 1 Cunninghams Law 
dictionary, 1 Woods Institutes, 1 Abridgt. Cases in Equity, 1 Bacons 
Abridgt. of the Law, 1 Bunburys Reports, 1 Viners Evidence, 1 Hard- 
urick's Cases, 1 Comyn's digest, 1 Peere Williams Reports, 1 Bernadistons 
Reports K. B. Principles of Equity, 1 Crokes Reports, 1 Kelynge's 
Reports, 1 Atkyns's Report of Cases, 1 Modern Reports, 1 Vezey's Cases, 
1 Sir William Jones's Reports, 1 Rastells Entries, 1 Cokes Reports, 1 
Jacobs Law dictionary, 1 Lillies Conveyance, 1 Levinzs Reports, 1 Cokeen 
Littletoo, 1 Lilhes Entries, 1 Vincer's Abridgment, 1 Swinburn of Wills, 
1 Barlows Justice, 1 Tremaine's Pleas of the Croin, 1 Lilly's Register, 1 
Repertorium Juridicum, 1 Fitz gibbons's Reports, 1 Rudiments of Law 
& Equity, 1 Kebles Reports & Table, 1 Kebles Reports & Table, 1 Ray- 
monds Reports, 1 Saunders's ditto, 1 Salkelds ditto, 1 Carthews ditto, 1 
Stranges ditto, 1 Registrum Brevium, 1 Precedents in Chancery, 1 Comyn's 
Reports, 1 Brownlows Entries, 1 Jones's Reports, 1 Yelvertons Reports, 
1 Bulstrodes Reports, 1 Wingates Maxims, 1 Blackstones Commentaries, 
1 Observations on the Statutes, 1 Statues at large Ruff head, 1 Sheppards. 
G. abridgt. 1 Pleader, 1 Previa Judiciala, 1 Orphans Legacy, 1 Burns 
Ecclesiastical Law, 1 Blackstones Law Tracts, 1 Burns Parish Officer, 1 
Barnes's Practice, 1 Hales Crown Pleas &c. 1 Wentworth of Executors, 



516 North Carolina Wills. 



1 Law of Evidence, 1 Gilberts Exchequer, 1 Law of Uses & Trusts, 1 Law 
of Tenures, 1 Treatise on distresses, 1 Cokes Reports, 1 Jacobs Con- 
veyancer, 1 Instructor Clericalis, 1 Laws of the Admiralty, 1 Instituteo 
Legalis, 1 Morgans Pleader, 1 Attorneys Practice, C. C. Pleas, 1 Attorney 
Practice C. K. Bench, 1 Crown-Circle Companion, 1 Officeum Clerici 
Pacis, 1 Astrys Charge, 1 Hawkins's Abridgt. 1 Law of Exchange, 1 Harri- 
son's Practice Chancery, 1 Law of Securities, 1 English Pleader, 1 Doctrine 
of demurrers, 1 Trials per Pais, 1 Law of Inheritance, 1 Praxis Almae, 
1 Crouches Customs, 1 Copious Index to the Law, 1 Clerks Associate, 
1 Gilberts Reports, 1 Maxims of Equity, 1 Cases in Chancery, 1 Formulae, 
Bene, Placetandi, 1 Moores Reports, 1 Gilberts Law of devises, 1 Clerks 
Manuel, 1 Hawkins Abridgt. of Coke, 1 Andrews Reports, 1 Raymonds 
Reports, 1 Nelsons Lutuyche, 1 Modern Entrees, 1 Cays Abridgt. 1 
Hobarts Reports, 1 Ventrees ditto, 1 Common Law Common placed, 1 
Vaughans Reports, 1 Blackstones Commentaries, 1 Brownlows Reports, 
1 Frederican Code, 1 Gilberts Cases in Law, 1 Doctor & Student, 1 Jacobs 
Statute Law Common placed, 1 Rules of Practice, 1 Essay for Gen. Regu- 
lations of the Law, 1 Attorney's Pocket Companion, 1 ditto, 1 Attorneys 
Pocket Book, 1 Woods civil Law, 1 Kelyng, Charles 2d. 1 Hales Natiu-a 
Brevium, 1 Spirit of Laws, 1 Erskins Institutes, 1 Practice in Chancery, 
1 Practical Register, 1 Virginia Laws, 1 Hales of Parliament, 1 Judical 
Authority of the Master of the Rolls, 1 Bacon's Law Tracts, 1 Impartial 
Lawyer, 1 Cursons Compendium, 1 Law of Ejectment, 1 Law of Execu- 
tions, 1 Law of Evidence, 1 Lawyers Office, 1 British Antiquities, 1 Cases 
in Equity, Talbots Time 1 Jacobs Treatise of Laws, 1 Finches Common 
Law, 1 Justices Case Law 1 Noys Reports, 1 Young Lawyers Recreation, 
1 Virginia Laws, 1 Practical Part of the Law, 1 Bohun's English Lawyer, 
1 Wood of Civil Laws, 1 Hales of Parlements, 1 Lawyers Magazine, 1 
Hales History of the Common Law, 1 Virginia Laws, 1 Cerpus, Juris 
Civile's, 1 Jacobs Law dictionary, 1 Terms of Law 1 Noy's Maxims, 1 
Law of Covenents, 1 Laws of No Carolina to 1752, One Cookes Reports 
& Cases & Rules C. Pleas, 1 Register Common Pleas, 1 Law Quibbles, 1 
Students Companion, 1 Analysis of the Laws of England, 1 Dyers Re- 
ports, 1 Virginia Justice, 4 Blank Books, 7 ditto, 1 Ink Stand, 1 Pen Knife, 
1 Parcel of Musick 1 ditto, 4 Prints, 1 Pair of Shoes, 1 Bridle, 3 Sursingles, 
1 Walking Stick, 1 Velvet Cap, 1 Pair black silk gloves, 1 Humes History 
of England, 1 Tom Browns Works, 1 Tom Jones's Works, 1 Memoirs of 
Several Ladies, 1 Bolingbroke on History, 1 Fordyces Sermons, 1 Rices 
art of Reading, 1 Aconomy of Human Life, 1 Fable of the Bees, 1 Turnbull 
on Education, 1 Williams's Gummery, 1 Cambray on Existence, 1 Huxham 
on the Air, 1 Meads Medical Precepts, 1 Parcel of Blank books &c. 1 
Halshams Lectures, 1 Pair Celestial Hemispheres, 1 German Flute, 1 
Hymn to the Creator, 3 Musick Books, 1 Bed Stead with Ciu-tains, 1 
dodsley's Fables, 2 Carpets, 1 Trunk, 1 Small Pistol, 5 Padlocks, 1 Saddle 
Bridle &c., 1 Piece of Trace Roop 2 5/8 Yds Satinet, 1 Shovel, 1 Poker, 
1 Pr. Tongs, 1 Pair dog Irons, 1 Herveys Meditations, 1 Ignorant Phil- 
osopher, 1 Steths History, 1 Bibha Sacra, 1 Rehgious Philosopher, 1 Virgil, 
1 Ovids Epistles, 1 Gauger, 1 Juvinel & Perseus's Satyrs, 1 Fusten, 1 
Clarks Introduction, 1 Sallust, 1 Caesars Commentaries, 1 Court Calender, 
1 Angler, 1 Beaver Hatt, 8 Quire of Paper, 1 Ream Paper, 8 Blank Books, 
1 Ivory Memorandum Book, 1 Parcel of Playing Cards, 1 Bag of Triffles, 
1 Eohan Harp & Maps, 2 Brushes, 1 Candle Box & Lanthern, 1 Bag of 
Trifles, 2 Curtains 7 Curtain Rods, 4 Window Curtains, 1 Chocolate 
Pot, 1 Window Curtain, 2 Presses, 1 Bed Stead with Curtains, 1 Close 
Stool Pan, 1 Cheese Toaster, 1 Coat, a Parcel of Brass Pins, 1 Walnut 
Bedstead, a Parcel of Large Nails, Some Window Glass, a Box of Old 
Iron, a Parcel of Barrels, a Parcel of Bricks, 2 Save alls, 1 Ball of Blacking, 
18 Yds Calhco, 1 Riding Chair & Harness, 1 Velvet Cap, 13 Pair Hinges, 
4 Yds Black Persian, 1 Key Swivel, 2 Windsor Chairs, 1 Elemt's of Naviga- 
tion, 1 floor Cloth, 1 Mahogany Writing Desk, 1 Garden Scraper, 1 Smiths 



Inventories. 51.7 



Moral Sentiments, 1 Bakers Remarks, 1 description of Animals, 1 Fletcher 
of Salton's Works, 1 Charles 12th, one Instructions for young Ladies, 1 
History of Philosophy, 2 Southern Hemisphers, 1 Common Flute, 3 Musick 
Books, 5 Ink Pots, 1 Pounce Box, 1 Ink Stand, 1 Sand Box, 1 Box of Red 
& White Wafers, 1 dum Waiter, 1 Rat Trap, 1 Fan, 3 Tortoise Shell 
Combs, 1 diamond Ring, 1 Fan, lib Hyson Tea, 1 Paste Necklace, 1 
Pair of Stone Knee Buckles, 1 Gold hat Lace, Some Silver lace, 2 Snuff 
Boxes, 1 Whiplash, 1 Flower Pot, 1 Oil Hat Cover,. Blanks, 1 Quire Marble 
Paper, 1 Box Fish & Counters, 1 Pair of Gloves, 2 Pair of Silk Stockings, 
11 Caps, 23 Canisters, 1 Ink Stand, 1 Nocturnal, 1 Quadrant, Some 
Snuff, 2 Sets Quadrille Boxes & Fish, 3 Japan Waiters, 1 Extinguisher & 
2 Snuffer Stands, 1 Case of Knives, 1 Tea Chest, 2 China Mugs, 1 Bag 
of Triffles, 1 Brass lb Weight a Parcel of Hat Pins, 1 Tea Kitchen, 1 Cur- 
tain, 2 Pair Bottle Shders 2 Glass Sugar dishes, 1 Pine Table, 1 Tea Kettle 
Stand, 1 Air Pump, 1 Chest, 2 pairs Silver Candlesticks, 1 Trunk, 1 Shot 
Bag, 1 Powder Horn, a Parcel of Watch Strings, 1 Set of Pinch beck 
Buckles, Watering Pot, 1 Trussel, 1 Portmanteau, 1 Plew Hew, 1 Ax, 1 
Pair Brass Candlesticks, 2 pair of Snuffers, 1 Pair of Spectacles & Case, 
1 Masons Companion, 1 Johnston's dictionary, 1 Blank Book, 1 History 
of England, 1 Rule, 28 little Books Blank, 1 Sand Box, a Parcel of large 
Paper, 1 Ring, 1 ditto, 1 ditto, 1 Gold Broach, 1 ditto, 1 Pocket Book, 
1 Book, 1 Powder horn, 2 pair Sleeve Buttons, 2 Ink Pots, Some Pencils 
& Trifles, 3 Pair of Stockings, 3 Bottle Shders, 1 Brass Kettle, 1 Pattern 
for a Jacket, 1 Pattern drab Cloth, 2 pair of Stockings, 3 Trunks, 1 Pair 
of Pistols Shot Bag &c. 1 Rope & Twine, 7 Yds Jeans, 3 pair Nut Crackers, 
1 Pair Pistol Holsters, 5 Broken Candlesticks, 4 Cakes of Blacking, 1 
Hatchet, 1 Hammer, 1 Mattress, 1 Pillow, 1 Pair Blankets, 1 Grammar, 

1 Collier's directory, 1 Clarks Attributes, a Parcel of Cut Paper, a Parcel 
of Quils, 1 Bed Stead with Curtains, 1 Fine Fan, 1 Pocket Book, 3 Knives, 

2 Cork Screws, 2 Pair Scissors, some Watch Keys & a Ring, 4 Brushes, 1 
Snuff Box, 1 Pearl ditto, 1 Quire of Marble Paper, Some Blotting Paper, 
8 Towels, 1 Pair of Money Scales, 3 Money Weights, 1 Pair of plyers, 
1 Bag of Trifles, some Pearl Barley, 1 Coffee Roaster, 1 China Bowl, 5 
China Coffee Cups, 1 Press, 1 Cooler, 1 Fry Pan, 1 Griddle, 1 Trunk, 1 
Walking Stick, 1 ditto, 1 Set Connoisseur, 1 Francis's Horace, 1 Seaches 
Light of Natm-e, 1 dodsleys Poems, 1 Hutchisons Philosophy, 1 Sherridans 
Lectures, 1 Blank Book, 1 Common place Book, 3 Blank Books, 1 Idler, 2 
Blank Books, 1 Rude's Enquiry, 1 Laws of Virginia, 1 Morgans Phisico 
Theology, 35 Small Blank Books, 1 Rule, 1 Ream Quarto Paper, 1 Ream of 
Paper, 7 Stocks, J^ Ream Gilt Quarto, 1 Trunk, 1 Barometer, Thermome- 
ter, & Hydrometer, 2 Barometer Glasses, 1 Portmanteau, 3 Pair of Stock- 
ings, some Worsted Binding, 2 Pocket Books & Pen Cutter, 2 Shirts, 1 
Bag, 1 Raven grey Coat, 1 Jacket & Breeches, 1 Pair of Boots 7 Rush Bot- 
tom Chairs, 1 Chair, 1 Kellys Scotch Proverbs, 1 Pair of Half Boots, 1 
Whip, 2 Cases of Razors, Shaveing Implements, 1 Sithe, 1 Piece of Linen, 

3 Yds ditto, 1 Stock Lock, 1 Pair Bellows, 1 Brush, Sundry Small Articles, 
1 Churchills Works, 1 Brackens Farriery, 1 Essay on Husbandry, 1 Laws 
on Oratory, 1 Ray on the Creation, 1 System of Oratory, 1 Rollins Belle 
Lettres, 1 Knoxes Sermons, 1 Watts Logick 6 Vo. Select Plays, 1 Muschem- 
brock's Philosophy, 1 Bacons Natural History, a Quantity of Plank & Scant- 
ling, 19 little Blank Books, 1 Rule, some Folio Post paper, 6 Books, 12 
ditto, 12 ditto, a parcel of ditto, a Parcel of Scotch Magazines, a Parcel 
of Universal ditto, 1 Art of Preaching, 1 pair gold Sleeve Buttons, 1 Convex 
Glass, 1 Parcel of Triffles, 1 Box Shaving Powder, 1 House & Lot in Halifax 
No 56. 3 Comb Brushes, 1 Bayonet, 9| Yds linen, 1 dozen Packs of 
Cards, 1 Memorandum Book, 1 Bag of Trifles, 1 ditto, 4 Jugs, a Parcel of 
China, 6 Coffee Cups, 1 China Tea pot, 1 Japan Teaboard, 2 decanters, 

1 ditto, 1 Westons Bookkeeping, 2 Windsor Curtains, 1 Pruning Chissel, 
Hook &c. 2 Sithes, 2 Reap hooks, 7 Cruppers & Whip lashes, 2 pair Straps, 

2 Cruppers, 3 Girths, 1 Bridle, Whip lashes, 1 Farriers dictionary, 4 Curry 



518 jN^orth Carolina Wills. 



Combs, 3 Brushes, 3 Horse Combs, 1 Grubbing Ax, 1 Riding Belt,"^ 1 
Piece of Girth Web, 1 Pair Screwdees, 1 lb Crewel, 18 Yds of Blue 
& White Calico, Black Hat band, 2 Set pinch beck Buckles, 2 Pair of 
knee buckles, 1 Pair of Nail Cutters, 2 Silver Smiths Tools, 2 pair Chim- 
ney Brasses, 1 pair Pistol Holster, 1 Table Cloth, a Parcel of Metal But- 
tons, 1 Pair of dog Irons, 1 Shovel, 1 Pair Tongs, 1 Back Iron, 1 Tea 
Kettle, 1 Pair Curling Tongs, 1 pair Bellows, 2 Brushes, 1 Hand Bell, 1 
Coopers Anatimy, 1 Brook's Practice 1 Brooks's Inti'oduction, 1 Bible, 
1 Prayer Book, 1 Spelling dictionaiy, 1 Prayer Book, 1 Frances's Horace, 
1 Westminsters Jests, 1 Set Homes Plays, 1 Collection of Songs, 5 Small 
Blank Books, 1 Critical Spelling Book, 1 lock on Human Understanding, 
1 Reflections on Education, 1 Juvinels Satyres, 1 Holmes Rhetorick, 1 
Jones's Mathematicks, 1 Newtens Optics, 1 Everards Gauging, 1 Ter- 
ences's Comedies, 1 Clarks Grotius, 1 Epictitus, 1 Horace, 1 Sallust, 1 
Blank Book, 1 Pomfrets Poems, 1 Grotius de Vendate, 1 Etropheus, 
1 Mairs Introduction, 1 Plume Volant, 5 Silver Tea Spoons, 1 Strainer & 
Tongs, 2 Snuff Boxes, 1 Pocket Compass, 5 Books, 4 Trifles, a parcel of 
broken Brass Cocks, 1 lb of Chalk, 1 Piece drum line, 3 Handkerchiefs, 1 
dozen Whip lashes, 4 Coat Straps, 2 pair Window Curtains, 1 Calico Bed 
Cover, 1 Quins Jests, 1 Whip, 1 pair Brass Candlesticks, 1 Pair White 
Silk Gloves, 1 Silk Neck Cloth, 1 Theodolite with a Chain &c. 4 Windsor 
Chairs, 1 Kitchen's Map of Europe, 1 Stone's Mathematical Instruments, 
1 Emerson's Astronomy, 1 James on Gardening, 1 Treatise on Agriculture, 
1 Fergusons Astronomy, 1 Machiavels Works, 1 Stewarts Political Ocon- 
omy, 1 Umbrella, 1 Moores Fables, 1 Bacons Essays, 1 Friar Gerund^ 1 
Masons Poems, 1 drummonds Hisy. of Scotland, 1 Greys Hudibrass, 1 
Emersons Mechanicks, 1 Shaftsbury's Characteresticks, 1 Smiths Optics, 

1 Mustons Astronomy, 1 Conversation & Behaviour, 1 Palaso's Maxims 
Compass rectified, 1 Geographia Classica, 1 Fergusons Lectures, 1 Fine 

• Gun, 1 Old laced Hat, 1 Powder horn, 4 Skins of Parchment, a parcel of 
Views & Prints, 1 Celestial hemisphere, 4 German flutes, 1 Fiddle Bow, 

2 Musick Books, 3 ditto, 1 Camera Obscura & Prints, 2 Ink Pots & a square, 
2 Pair of dice, 1 Ink Stand, 1 Box Wafers, 1 Bundle White Sheet Wafers, 
a Parcel of Gilt Paper, ditto, 1 Mahogany Writing table, 1 Bed Stead 
with Curtains, 12 Books, a Parcel of Latin Books, 1 pair of Slippers, 1 pair 
of Garters, 1 Hair Pin, 1 Knife, 1 Seal & phial, 1 Silver Punch Ladle, some 
Sewing Silk, 1 Button loop &c. 1 leather Snuff Box, 3 Purses, a parcel of 
Medals, 1 Ring dial, 1 Candle Shade, 1 pair Silk Breeches, 1 Suit of Livery, 
1 Table Cover, a Parcel of Blanks, ditto, 1 Quire gilt marble paper, 1 
parcel of paper, 1 Bevel, 1 Square, 6 Handkerchiefs, 6 New Shirts, 12 
Stocks, 1 dark Lanthorn, Sundry Tipes, 1 Brass Pen, 1 pair dividers, 1 
Magnet & Case, 1 Pair Money Scales, 1 dodgion & Case, 2 Curtains, 5 
Castors, 1 Walnut Table, Some Silver Binding, 1 Whip, some Thread & 
Twist, 2 Tin Measures, 1 Grater, 3 Grass Sithes, 7 Yds Russia drill, 1 
Hank of leading line, 1 Set of Pinch beck buckles, 1 Queens China Tea 
& Sugar Pot, 1 Parcel of Painted Room Paper, 5 Tiles, 1 Bullet Mould, 
Some lead, a piece of Pocket Fustain, 3 Padlocks, 1 Keg Containing a 
Variety of Iron & Brass, Some Screws, 1 Book, 1 Tweezer Case, 1 Cork 
Screw 2 Rings, 1 Surtout, a pair of Riding breeches, 1 Hussar Cloak, 2 
pair of Stockings, 2 Aprons, a Riband & 1 Square, 1 Cooler, 1 Book, 
1 Stone Jug, 1 Pocket Book, 1 Lot N 99, Granville Street Halifax, 1 Ham- 
mer, 1 pair Sheep Shears, 1 Saw, 1 Gimblet, Remnants of Cloth, 1 piece 
Swanskine, 2 Old Sadies, 1 Table Cloth, 3 Hinges, 2 Saw Sets, some old 
Carpet, 1 Blanket, 4 Pair Stockings, 4 Padlocks, 1 Academy of Comple- 
ments, 1 Philpay's Fables, 1 Vol. Shinstone, 1 Guardian 1 Persian Tales, 
1 Sheep Skin dressed, 3 Pieces Bed Tyck, 11 Window Bolts, 5 Brass Knob 
Locks, 1 Old laced Hat, 3 Thumb Latches a Parcel of Soals, 12 Yds of 
Jeans, 1 Scotch Almanack, 1 Cotton Velvet Coat & Breeches, 1 Coat, 
Jacket & Waiscoat, 1 Pair of Buckskins Gloves, 17 Stocks 13^ Yds Irish 
Sheeting, 1 Chest of drawers, 1 Prayer Book, 1 Pair of Blankets, 1 Pair 



Inventories. 519 



Silk Mitts, Remnents of Cambrick, 1 Pair Silver Buckles, 3 Ink pots, 1 
Silk Jacket & Nankeen Breeches, 1 Coat & WesCoat, 2 pair of Stockings, 
1 Sugar Canister, 1 Coffee pot, 2 Jugs, 2 ditto, 4 ditto, 1 Canister, 3 Bottles, 
1 Tea Board, 4 Plates, 1 dish, 6 China Cups & Saucers, 3 Cups & 4 Saucers, 
1 Knife, lib Wheted Brown Thread, 9 Gimblets, 2 Pair Silk Breeches, 2 
Stamped Linen Handkerchiefs, 2 ditto. Some tobo. a Livery Lace, 1 Scrub- 
ing Brush, 3 paint Brushes, 1 Coffee pot. Some Vermilion, a Bag of Trifles, 
a Parcel of locks, some nails & Tacks, a Parcel of Oil & Paint, 1 Chocolate 
Pot, 1 Coffee Mill, 1 Ironing Box, 2 Clamps, 1 Funnel, 2 Bowls of Paint, 

1 Table, 1 Cart, 1 Bottle Case, 1 Pair of Blankets, 1 piece of Sheeting, 1 
Table Cloth, 1 Sugar Canister, 1 Stone Stock Buckle, a Parcel of Buttons, 
a Gauze Handkerchief, 2 pair Breeches, 2 pair drawers, 2 pair Stockings 

2 handkfs, 2 ditto, 6 Towels, 5 China Cups & Saucers, 4 Cups, 3 China 
Saucers, 1 Bed Cover, 1 Pewter dish, 1 Tin Pan, Some odd Knives & Forks, 
2 Vests, 1 pair drawers, 1 Green Coat, 3 Shirts, 1 Piece Buff Cloth, 2 Waist- 
coats, 2 pair Tongs, 1 Piece White Cloth, 1 Piece Flannel durant, 1 Piece 
White silk, 1 Pocket Book, 1 Knife, some Watch Strings, Parcel of Combs, 
a Coat & Jacket, 2 pair Breeches 1 Pair Gloves, a Pair Stockings, 1 Pair 
Bellows, 1 Box of Wafers, 2 pair Silk Stockings, 1 piece Shalloon, 1 Coat, 
2 Vests, a Set of Pinchbeck Buckles, 6 Funnels, 1 Cheese Toaster, 1 Velvet 
Cap, 1 RoUins Ancient history, 1 Parsons Analogy, 1 Historical Dictionary, 
1 Annual Register, 1 Lelands demosthene's, 1 Smith on Government, 
1 Martins Philosophy, 1 Fergusons Institutes, 1 Letters to Married Women, 
1 Voltaires War, 1 Fitzosborns Letters, 1 Addisons Works, 1 La Belle 
Assemblee, 1 Elements of the History of France, 1 Lovell, 1 Salmons 
Grammar, 1 Sterhngs Virgil, 1 Gil Bias, 1 Map of the World, 1 Map of 
America 12 Wine Glasses, 1 Velvet Cap, 1 Pair white silk Gloves, 1 Shag- 
reen Case & Tooth pick, 2 Bullet Moulds, 2 Fenders, 1 Feather Bed, 1 
Bolster & Pillow, 9 Childrens Books, 1 Hoyle's Games, 1 Complete Gamster, 
1 Fender, 1 Parcel of deeds, 1 Chess Board & Men, 1 Fine Hat, 2 pair 
Silk Garters, 1 Counterpane, 1 Websters Book keeping, 1 Pair Silk Stock- 
ings, 2 pair Scissor, 1 Green Coat, 1 Black Coat, 2 pair of Worsted Stock- 
ings, 2 Pair of Gloves, 3 China Bowls, 5 Japan Waiters, 10 Wine Glasses, 
1 old Table, 3 Slates, 1 Fool of quality, 2 Fountain Pens, 1 Pencil, 1 Grind- 
stone, 1 Fine Hat, 1 Knife, 4 Bottles Snuff, 1 Tea pot, 1 Sugar Dish, 1 
Milk Pot, 2 Presses, 3 Pewter Ink Pots, 9 Masons Glasses, 8 Plates, 2 
Spoons, 4 Knives, 7 Forks, 1 Pair Steelyards, 1 Shovel, 1 Pair Tongs, 1 
Pair Bellows, 1 Candle Box & Lanthern, 3 Foils, 1 Ramsays Songs, 1 
Blank Book, 3 Ink Pots, 1 Parcel of Screws, 1 Chair Bridle 1 Bag of Trifles, 
6 Window Bolts, 1 Scale, 2 SpeUing Books, 1 Monroes Anatomy, 1 Farmers 
Guide, 1 Letter Writer, 2 Town & Country Magazines for 1769 & 1770. 
4 Vols. Newbery's Sciences, 1 Hattons Merchants Magazine, 1 Leyburns 
dialing 1 Flute, 1 Parcel of Musick, 1 ditto, 1 ditto, 1 ditto, 1 ditto. Two 
Silver Bases, 6 Musick Books, 1 Box Black Wafers, 1 Ream Quarto Paper, 
4 Knives, 1 Pair Silver buckles, 6 Silver tea Spoons, 1 pair silver Sugar 
Tongs, 3 Sleeve Buttons, 1 Grater, 4 Ink Pots, 1 Spectacle Pocket Glass, 
1 Jacket & Breeches, 1 Pair Buckskin Gloves, 1 Pair Cotton ditto, 1 Pair 
Brass dividers, 2 Pair Spectacles, 1 Tobacco Box, 2 Hair Bags, 1 Cushion, 
1 Pot, 2 Lead Canisters with Snuff, a Parcel of Queens China, 2 Bags of 
Trifles, 1 ditto, 1 ditto. One H lb Brass Weight, 4 Window Curtains, 7 
Mason Glasses, a Parcel of Paper 17 Vols. Travels, 1 Pair of White silk 
Gloves, 1 Shovel, 1 Pair Tongs, 1 Pair White Silk Gloves, 1 Pair of money 
Scales, 1 Lock on human Understanding, 1 Shaftsburys Characteristicks, 
1 Robertsons History of Scotland, 1 Gordons Accountant, 1 Cambray 
on Eloquence, 5 Musick Books, 1 Rosseau Eloisa, 1 Blacklocks Poems, 1 
Letters from the north, 1 Pair of Pistols Key & Bullet Mould, 4 Irons 
for Sithes, 1 Key Swivel, 1 Shakespears Works, 1 Essay on Shakespears 
Learning, 1 Peregrine Pickle, 1 Book Stand, 1 Set Spectators, 1 Sentiments 
of Pamela, 1 Pair old Sheets, 1 Pair ditto, 1 Something new, 1 Tissot on 
Sedentary deseases, 1 Natural History, 1 History of England, 1 Art of 



520 North Carolina Wills. 



Speaking, 1 Dowglas on the Muscles, 12 lb Quick Silver, 1 Set Select 
Plays, 1 Cuns Euclid, 1 Borchave's Medicine, 1 State of Britain, 1 Sharps 
Surgery, 1 Court Plaister, 1 Method of Studying Medicine, 1 Le Cat on 
the Senses, 1 Lobs Compendium, 1 Pantheon, 1 Paths of Virtue, 1 Masons 
Companion, 1 Van Sweetens Abridgt. 1 Ledrans Surgery, 1 Parcel of 
Medicines, 7 Quire blue & blossom Paper, 1 Tully's Offices, 4 Musick 
Books, 1 Pocket Book, 1 Virginia Laws, 1 Pocket Book, 1 Knife, 1 Hair 
pin, 1 Rule, 1 Knife, 2 Pair Scissors, 1 Silver Seal & Chain, 1 Chain, 1 
Seal, 1 Pr. Scissars, 1 door Stopper, 1 Lock, 1 Box of Rose Shells, Some 
Nitre & some nutmegs, 1 Gold Lace for a hat, 5K Yds Gold Lace, 2 Snuff 
Boxes, 1 ditto, 1 Coat, 1 Pair Breeches, 1 Waistcoat, 1 Cloth Cloak, 1 
Silk Vest, 1 Pair Breeches, 4 Pair of Leggings, a Parcel of White Gloves, 
2 pair Stockings, 3 Shirts, 9 Towels 1 Pair Money Scales, a quantity of 
Rotten Stone, 2 Tooth Brushes, 2 Chamber Pots, 1 Pocket Microscope 
& Glass, 2 Canister of Snuff, 2 Blinds, 2 Brushes, 1 tea pot sugar dish 
etc., 5 decanters, 1 bag of trifles, 1 brass fender, 1 iron pot, 1 gold medal, 
1 silver medal, 1 Seal, 1 Book, 1 Brush, 2 Bags Grass Seeds, Some Sulphur, 
1 Pair Stirrup Irons, 1 Garden Scaper, 1 Cutting Box, 1 Cutting Knife, 1 
Counterpane, 1 Pair dog Irons, 1 Shovel, 1 Pair of Tongs, 1 Pair ditto, 
1 Pair dog Irons, 1 Poker, 1 Feather Bed, 1 Bolster, 1 Feather Bed, Bolster 
& Pillow, 1 Feather Bed, Bolster & Pillow, 1 Bed Stead with Curtains, 1 
Set of Cups & Saucers, 1 Set of Coffee Cups, 1 China Bowl, 1 ditto, 1 ditto, 
1 Pair dog Irons, 1 Shovel, 1 Pair Tongs, 1 Poker, 1 Shovel, 1 Poker, 
1 Molls Atlas, 1 Youngs Night Thoughts, 1 Ainsworth Latin dictionary, 
1 Bell, 1 Ruler, 1 History of England, 1 Maclaurins Algebra, 1 Sainte 
Bible, 1 Emmersons Fluctions, 1 Brightlands Grammar, 1 Telemaque, 

1 French Grammar, 1 Pistol Mounted Hanger, 1 Fan & Case, 1 Pair silk 
Stockings, 1 Pair leggings, 3 Pair Stockings, 1 Silk Handkerchief, 1 Brush, 

2 pair breeches, 1 Pair drawers, 1 Volo. Blackstone's Commentaries, 2 
Parcels of Silk, 2 Yds Linen & some Buckram, 1 Ink Stand, 1 Small Flute, 
A Parcel of Fig Blue, 6 Leather bottom Chairs, 1 Lot & House in Halifax 
No. 50, One Lot in Halifax N 28, with the Stables thereunto belonging, 

1 Box of Spermacete Candles, 1 Sand Box & Wafers, 1 Pair of Sheets, 1 
Pair ditto & Pillow Case, 1 Fiddle & Bow, some Fiddle Strings, 1 Punch 
Ladle, 2 pair of Stockings, 32 Bottles Wine, 2 Coolers, 2 Glass Constables, 
6 Beer Glasses, 5 Window Curtains with Rods, 1 Prayer Book, Yi lb 
Hyson tea, 1 Pair knee Buckles, 1 Pair Scissars, 1 Smelling Bottle, 1 
Housewife & Thread &c.. Some Remnants of Linen, 1 Raven Grey Coat, 

2 Pair Breeches, 1 Pair ditto, 1 Jacket & Breeches, 1 Coat & Waiscoat, 

2 Waiscoats, 1 Surtout, 2 Pair of Stockings, a Parcel of Paint & Pencils, 
1 Sword Belt &c., 1 Prayer Book, 1 Old Beaver Hat, A Bag of Bullets, 
Shot Buttons &c. 1 Roderick Random, 1 Set Mallets Works, 1 Penknife, 
1 Pair of Gloves, 1 Knife, 1 Dressing Table, 1 Bible, 1 Pestle & Mortar, 2 
Queens China Mugs, 1 Turine, a Parcel of Queens China a Parcel of 
Nails, 3 Jugs, 8 Wine Glasses, one Tea Board, 1 Stewpan, 1 Stand, 1 How, 
1 Snuff Box, 1 pair Blankets, 2 Table Cloths, 1 Phial Red Ink, 1 Box 
Wafers, 1 Coverlet, 1 Fan, 4 Caps a Breast Cloth &c. a Parcel of Queens 
China, 1 Book Stand, 1 Geographical dictionary, 1 New Itahan Master, 
1 Gays Fables, 1 Practical Geometry, 1 Tacitus 1 Simpsons Convick 
Sections, 1 Potters Mathematicks, 1 Gerrard on Taste, 1 Aristotles Ethics, 

3 Pillows, 1 Pasts Comb, Some Remnants of Silk, 2 Ink Pots, Piece Non 
so pretty, a Broken Box of Pipes, 1 Towel, 1 Set of Cups & Sawcers, 1 
Parcel of Queens China, 1 Piece of Huckaback, a Tea Board &c. 1 China 
Bowl, 12 Wine Glasses, 1 Pine Table, 1 Chaffing dish, 1 Popes Works, 2 
plays, 1 Blank Leger, 1 Bellisarius, 1 Sidney Biddulph, 1 Steths History 
of Virginia, 1 Testament, 1 Ben Johnston's Tests, 1 Beaver Hat, 1 Old 
Hat, 1 Map of Great Britain & Ireland, 1 Silk Vest, 2 Striped Waistcoats, 

4 Shirts, 2 Table Cloths, 1 Warming Pan, 4 Glass Tumblers, 1 Table 
Cloth, 1 Pair of Sheets, 1 Sharps Geometry, 1 Martins Trigonometry, 
1 British Grammar, 1 Set Humes, Britain, 1 Barrows Euclid 1 Gordons 



Inventories. 521 



Grammar, 1 Shervins Fables, 1 Wards Mathematicks, 1 Martins Logar- 
ithms, 1 Parcel of Paper, 1 MalCombs Book keeping, 1 Wrights Arith- 
metick, 1 Simpsons EucUd, 1 Sacred Classicks, 1 Freeholder, 1 Wise 
Mans Grammar, 12 Copy Books, 1 Letter Writer, 1 Young Mans Com- 
panion, 1 Fishers Arithmetick, 1 Brookes Natural History, 1 Ink Pot, 2 
Pounce Boxes, 7 Ink Powders, 1 Phial Red Ink, 1 Box of Wafers, 1 Bed 
Cover, 1 Bed Carpet, 1 Towel, 1 Pocket Book, 1 Knife, 1 ditto, 1 ditto, 
1 Pair knee buckles, 1 Purse & Pocket, 1 Ring & Seal, Some Flints, a Snuff 
Box, 1 Silk Coat, 1 Vest, 1 Parcel of Blanks, 1 Case of Instruments, 3 
Pair of Stockings, 2 Rulers, 2 Folders, 1 Ink Pot, 1 Parcel of Trifles, 1 
Bag of Trifles, 2 Glass Constables, 2 decanters, 2 Salts, 1 Pair Stone 
Buckles, 1 Loves Surveying, 1 Apothems of the Ancients, 1 Knife, 1 Snuff 
Box, 1 Postlethwaits dictionary, 1 Fine large Piere Glass, 1 Map of North 
America, 1 Map of Europe, 2 Celestial Hemisphers, 1 Sand Box, 1 Parcel 
of Paper, 1 Looging Glass, 3 Watch Chains, 3 Keys, some rt & Vest 
Buttons, Cravats & Stocks, 2 Brushes, 4 Leggings, 7 Pillow Cases, 1 
Chafing dish, mats & Basket, 4 Japan Waiters, 1 China Bowl, 1 ditto, 10 
China Cups, 3 Glass Constables, 8 Beer Glasses, 11 Wine Glasses, 2 de- 
canters, 1 Chest, A Small Iron Pot & Hooks, 5 Books, 6 ditto, Parcel 
Latin Books, 1 Pair Silver Spurs, 1 Fan, 1 Black Riband, 1 Fine Seal, 1 
Paste Pin, 1 Watch Chain, 1 Ring with a Seal 1 Silver Watch, 1 Fan, 2 
Silver Pens, K H Hyson Tea, 1 Pearl Necklace, 2 Packs Message Cards, 
1 Knife & Fork, a Parcel of Gilt Paper, 6 Books, 12 ditto, 6 ditto, J^U 
Hyson Tea, 1 Knife and Fork, 6 Books, 1 Pair of Tongs, a Parcel of Rib- 
ands, 4 Pieces of Worsted Binding, 1 Ink Pot, 1 Parcel of declarations, 
1 Book of Precedents, a Parcel of Blanks, a Parcel of ditto, 1 Quire Blue 
Marble Paper, a Parcel of Blanks, 2 Magnets, 1 Book, 1 Pair Silver, Buckles, 
1 Pair gold knee Garters, 2 Pieces of Black Riband, 1 Piece of Silk Binding, 
3 Pair of Worsted Stockings, 1 Stamped Linen Handkerchief, 1 Pair of 
Stockings, 2 Pair of Silk ditto, 3 Shirts, 5 Coffie Cups, 2 Jugs, 1 Ball of 
Twine, a Parcel Of Quart Bottles, 1 Table, 1 Chair, 1 Bruss, 1 Queens 
China Tea pot, 1 Queens Chinia Sugar Pot, 1 Press, 1 foot Rule, Cloaths 
& Trimmings for 2 Suit Cloaths, 3 Hhds under Tobo, 1 Martins Philoso- 
phy, 1 Fergusons Astronomy, 1 Reflections on Ridicule, 1 Po & 
Odyssy, 1 Dialogues Moral & Political, 1 Thomsons Antonim, 1 Ram- 
bler, 1 Lady Marys letters, 1 Ossians Works, 1 Smollets history of all 
nations, 1 World, 1 Miltons Paradise lost, 1 Youngs works, 1 Ladys 
magazine, 1 Plutarchs lives, 1 Oconomy of Life, 1 Sir Charles Grandison, 
1 Marmontell, 1 Gays Poems, 1 Guthries General history, 1 Seamans 
Astrology, 1 Wrights Arithmetick, 1 Lawyers Wig, 1 Universal Arith- 
metick, 1 Treatise on Algebra, 1 Lillys Grammar, 1 Watts Logick, 1 Law 
Grammar, 1 Vaux Mathematicks, 1 Wilsons Trigonometry, 1 Boerhaves 
Aphorisms, 1 Boerhaves Institutes, 1 Hallers Philosophy, 1 Walkers 
Particles, 1 Cornelius Nepos, 1 Rudimans Grammar, 1 French Rudi- 
ments, 1 Boyers Dictionary, 1 Boyers Grammer, 1 Ciceros Oratory, 3 
Latin Books, 1 Heniciis Antiquitys, 1 Rohauls Physicks, 1 Quintius 
Curtious, 1 Gradus ad Parnassus, 1 Plautius Comedies, 34 Latin Books 
of different kinds, 1 Brographica Britanica, 1 Suit White Cloaths, 1 Suit 
of blue Laced, 1 Suit white Laced, 1 Laced Jacket, 2 Suits of Black Silk, 1 
Jacket, 1 Silk Suit, 1 Jacket, 3 Jackets, 3 Pr. Breeches, 2 Suit Cloaths, 2 
pair Breeches, Jacket, 5 Jackets, 1 Pr Breeches, 2 Jackets & 1 Bag, 8 
Jackets, 1 Tract of Land on Miery Branch, 1 Bureau, el of Hebrew 
and Greek Books delivered to the R r Wylie as Be- 
queathed, A Number of Book Debts, Judgement Notes and other Spe- 
cialtys due to him amount uncertain, 1 Parliamentary History, 1 Parlia- 
mentary Debates, 1 Biographica Britanica, 1 Thesarius Brevium, 1 com- 
mon place Book, 1 Puffendorf, 1 Arnoldi Vereci, 1 Heneciis Commen- 
tary, 1 Godolphin abridged, 1 Jacobs Merchants Companion, 1 Retorna 
Brevium, 1 History of the Law, 1 Modus Instandi 2 Vols, 1 Burlamaque 
Elements, 1 Complete Sollicitor, 1 Law of Errors, 1 Juris civitatis &c, 1 



522 XoRTH Carolina Wills. 



Rules of Pleading, 1 Bacons Elements, 1 Observ: Theo: Prae: ad Panda, 1 
Hawkins Abridgement, 1 Prin-Legis et Equitatis, 1 Clerks Associate, 

1 Littletons Tenures, 1 Blackerbys Reports, 1 Bay Mare, 

Strayed away 200 Acres of Land in Guilford county, formerly 

the property of Husbands 

North Carolina ss. 

Andrew Mi one of the executors of David Milner de- 

ceased Oath and saith that the above account con- 

tains a true & perfect Inventory of singular the Goods chattels 

& Effects of his said Testator come to his Hands custody po or 

possession or into the Hands custody power or possession of Joseph Mont- 
fort one other of the Executors of the said deceased to his Knowledge or 
BeUef. 

Andw Miller 

Sworn this 17th day of Decemr. 1773 Before me 
Jo. Martin. 



AN ACCOUNT OF SALE of part of The estate of Thomas Nelson de- 
ceased, Sold at public vadue, on May the 22 by Order of The Court, 
1751 

1751 

An Anvil, Sledge, hammer. Brick-iron and £ s. d 

bellows 7.12.00 

34 Ox hides 6.07.01 

A Linen-Wheel 0. 16. 00 

A Linen-Wheel 1.00.00 

ARell 0.03.00 

A Woollen Wheel 0. 05. 00 

A Woollen -Wheel 0. 06. 00 

An old hand Mill, Frame & Stones 0. 03. 00 

An hand Mill, frame and Stone 0. 09. 06 

A pair of Millstones 0. 10. 06 

A padling Canoa 0. 08. 10 

An hand Mill, frame and Stone 0. 08. 06 

A Stock of Bees 0. 13. 11 

2 Stocks of Bees 1.07.00 

A Grinding Stone 0. 12. 08 

A large Pereauger and furniture 7. 13. 06 

A Small Trading gun 1.01.00 

A Gun 1.01.00 

A Musket 1.02.00 

A Buckeneer Gun 1 . 05. 06 

An Old Gun 0.12.00 

A Gun 0.09.00 

A Gun 0.10.06 

6 Hooks 0.02.10 

6 Do 0.02.103^ 

6 Do 0.02.10 £ s d 

35.08.003^ 

2. Brought from The other Side 35. 08. 00 H 

6 Hooks 0.02.10 

6 Do 0.03.00 

2 Do 0.10.00 

3 Do 0.01.03 

A Case and 12 bottles 1. 06. 00 

A Case and 15 bottles 1 . 11 . 00 

A Case and Eleven bottles 1 . 01 . 00 



Inventokies. 523 



£ s. d 

27 Yards of Coarse Linen @ 3 Pr 4. 01 . 00 

A Case and 15 bottles 1.01.06 

An Old Chest 0.06.06 

A Chest 0.14.06 

A Same, and furniture 3. 05. 00 

A Box of pipes . 0.11.00 

A Chest, and a parcel of Lumber 1. 10. 11 

A pair of Silver Shoe Buckles, a Silver. "| 

Neck buckles, & a pr of Brass Shoe |- 1. 08. 00 

buckels ) 

A Chest, and a parcel of Lumber 2. 04. 02 

68 lb of Feathers at 1/4 4. 10. 08 

A Coat, jacket and breeches 2. 12. 00 

2 Coats, and A pair of breeches 0. 08. 09 

3 linen Jackets and a pair of breeches. ... 0. 15. 06 

A pair of leather breeches 0. 18. 00 

A pair of Do 0. 14. 03 

An hand Saw 0. 06. 00 

A parcel of Coopers Tools 1. 16. 00 

A pair of Boots 0. 04. 00 

A Brick Trowel 0. 03. 02 

A large Willow Bottle 0. 10. 06 

A Dozen glass bottles 0. 02. 08 

A pair of Old Wool Cards 0.01.00 

9 glass Bottles 0. 02. 07 

A flax breake 0. 02. 06 



68. 02. 03 J^ 



Brought from the other Side 68. 02. 03}^ 

3 Shirts 0.10.00 

A pair of Small Stillyards 0. 06. 05 

A pair of large Do 0.17.02 

A pair of Still-yards 0. 11. 00 

half hour glass and Cann . 02 . 09 

A Nocturnal Quardrant 0. 16. 02 

An Ox Bell 0.03.07 

A Saw 0.06.06 

A Coffee Mill .? 0. 05. 09 

A drinking Glass, 2 Cruits, and Tumbler 0. 01 . 03 

AHackel 0.10.06 

4 Old Chairs 0. 04. 06 

A gauging rod and brush . 08 . 00 

A box Iron, and a pr of Cotton Cards. ... 0. 07. 02 

A slate 1.06.00 

A Brass candle Stick, & pr of Snuffers 0. 03. 00 

A Dizen of pewter Spoons 0. 00. 04 

A pair of fire tongs 0. 04. 00 

A Silver Watch 4. 10. 00 

A Great Coat 0. 12 . 00 

A Whip Saw 1 . 12. 00 

A Cross Cut Saw 1. 10. 00 

A Cross Cut Saw 1. 08. 00 

A Remnant of bending linen 0. 07. 00 

A pair of Scales and Waites 1. 07. 08 

7 pair of Cards 0. 11.02 

24 yards of Canvass 3. 06. 00 

A Box and a parcel of Old lumber 0. 08. 00 

A parcel of Sickles and Augures 0. 05. 06 

A Shirt lancet 0. 02. 01 

A Chizle, a pr of Sheep Shears & 6 Spurs. 0. 02. 08 £ s. d 

90.04.05K 



524 Worth Caeolina Wills. 



£ s. d 

Brought from The other Side 90. 04. 05 J^ 

129 lb of Tann'd leather 0. 13. 07 

A Pea jacket 0. 05. 02 

190 Sheafs of flax 1. 11.06 

A flax breake 0. 06. 00 

A parcel of Unbroke flax 0. 15. 00 

A Sadie and bridle 1. 02. 07 

A Chest 1.02.00 

A parcel of earthen Ware 1 . 11 . 00 

A pair of Turns for Lines 0. 03. 00 

A large butter pot, & 1 Small Do 0. 05. 01 

A large butter pot, & 1 Small Do 0. 06. 00 

A large butter pot, & 1 Small Do 0. 04. 06 

A Carpenter's Adds 0. 06. 11 

4 earthen pans 0. 03. 06 

3 Clubs, Axes, & 1 brad Do 0. 12. 06 

A Narrow How 0. 04. 04 

A Roll of Spun Yarn 0. 05. 00 

A Pot rack 0. 07. 00 

A broad Hough 0.07.00 

5 Old broard houghs 0. 16. 00 

5 Old hoes 0. 05. 00 

An old Gun 0. 15. 06 

2 Ploughs, and A harrow 1 . 01 . 00 

18 Yards of Striped Holland at 4/0 3. 12. 00 

A Weaver's Loom 0. 18. 06 

2 Suiters of Slays and gears 0. 17. 06 

A Parcel of old rope 5. 00. 00 

A pair of Oyster Tongs 0. 07. 00 

100 lb of Wool at 10d3^ 4. 07. 08 

100 lb of Do. at lOdH 4. 07. 06 £ s. d 



Brought from the other Side 123. 03. 07^ 

100 lb of Wooll at 3. 15. 00 

100 lb of Wool at 8 3. 06. 06 

100 lb of Wooll at 7d 2. 18.04 

100 lb of Do at 7d 2.18.04 

98 lb of Do at 63^d 2.13.01 

100 lb of Cotton at 6 in the Stone 2. 10. 00 

100 lb of Do at 4i^d in The Stone 1. 17.06 

100 lb of Do at 4d in Do 1.13.04 

73 lb of Do at 4d in Do 1.04.04 

A Still and all The Appurtenances there- 
unto belonging 36.00.00 

A Copper Kittle 18. 00. 00 

A brass Kittle 17. 10. 00 

A Small brass Kittle 3. 00. 00 

29M lb of Pewter at 3/— Pr 4. 07. 09 

15 lb of Do at 2/4 3. 15. 00 

A Quart, a Pint and a Tumbler 0. 13. 00 

A Quart & a Tea Pot 0. 10. 00 

A Tea Kettle 1. 08. 00 

A Bell Mettle Spice Mortar & Pestle and 

a Copper pot 1. 10.00 

An Ink Stand, 2 Tin Funnels, 2 Tin 

pepper boxes, and 1 brass Do 0. 07. 00 

15 lb of Pewter at 2/. 2d 1.12.06 

A Gun a braod Hough, a parcel of Pew- 
ter 2.04.00 



123.03.071^ 



Inventories. 525 



£ s. d 

A Feather Bed, and furniture 16. 00. 00 

A Bed, pillow. Sheet & Blanket 7. 00. 00 

A Bed, Boulster, Sheet and Rugg 7. 10. 00 

A Bed, blanket. Sheet and Boulster 4. 00. 00 

A Bed, Sheet and Blanket 4. 18. 00 

A Sea Bed and Boulster 2. 00. 00 

A Bed, 4 blankets and a Boulster Case. . . 5.01.00 £ s. d 

283 . 06 . 05>^ 

Brought from the other Side 283. 06. 053^ 

5 Pots and 2 Kittles and 2 Pot Hook 3 . 01 . 06 

1 large Pot and Hook 1.05.00 

a brass Stew Pot, a brass Skillet and . . ] 

a brass Sauce Pan with a Tramel > 1. 05. 02 

A Chafing dish, and a file j 

A Marriners Compass & Speakg Trumpet 7. 00 

176 lb of old iron at 5d pr 3. 13. 00 

An Oval Table 2.00.01 

A Parcel of Wooden Ware 1 . 14. 06 

3 Frying Pans 0. 15.06 

A large Gun 7. 15. 01 

^£305. 03. 073^ 

John Davis Vandue Master. 



DARBY O'BRIAN INVENTORY. 

August ye. 5th 1725. 

AN INVENTORY of the Estate of Darby Obrian deceed To 4 Head of 
Cattle £4: 10: To an Horse 4 £ To 21 Head of Hogs £ 6: 6: To one old 
Bridle and Sadie 8 shll To a parcel of pewter and a tin funnel 10 shll. To 
a parcel of Glass Ware 8 shll. To a stone jugg 3 shll. To one Brass Skillet 
a Brass slice and Brass Box 2/6 To an Handsaw 6 shll. To an Ivory Comb 
1/8 To a Hone Razor Vial and Knife 4/6 To a parcel of old Iron 15 shll. 
To one old Coverlid 5 shll. To 3 pair of old Breeches 7/6 To 2 shirts 12/6 
To an old Coat 10 shll. To an old Hat Cap and Jacket 4 shll. To one pair 
of Yarn Stockins 3 shll. To an old Lock and Key 21 shll. To an old Chest 
12 shll. To a parcel of Leather 8 shll. To one Bee Hive and Bees 5 shll. 
To 100 lb. of dried pork & Beef £ 1: 5: To 1 Bushl. H Corn 3 shll. To 6 
lb Hogs Fatt 2 shll. To a pair of Stillyds. £1: 5: 0— Antho. Hatch Jno. 
Bateman This Inventory was proved by the Oath of Wm. Evans the 13th 
of Septbr. 1725. before Me Geo. Durant. 



INVENTORY of the Estate of Seth Pilkington Decsd taken by Michl 
Coutanche Feb. 27th 1754. 

In the Store 93^ yds Broad Cloath 

1 Whip Saw 1 Doz pair mens Stockings 

3 old Siths 94 Ells of ozenbrigs 

about 60 lb of old Iron 1 Soldiers Coat 

13^2 busa wheat 1 pr Stockings 

in a Chest 11 pair yarn stockings 1 Gotten handkershief 

1 Doz Clap Knives 263^ yds read Plains loope 

19 quire paper 1 Conoo Sail 

23 printed handkershiefs 8 Black Walnut Chairs & bottoms 

14^ yd Shalown 183/2 yd Candele Cottens 

18/4 yards checks 31 yd Dito 



526 



North Carolina Wills. 



14 J^ yd Coarse Blanketting 

11 Smal Blanketts 
1 Cadis 
4 Small Ruggs 

32 felt hatts 
1 Powder Canister 

3 White tea pots 
1 White Strainer 
1 Carving Knife 

1 old Canister 
10 round hotels 

2 Jointer Irons 

1 plane Iron 

a Yalow Jackett 

2 Club Axes 
1 pr Silliards 

4 Narrow hoes 
1 Shugr Tub 

36 lb Shot & buletts 

1 mans fine new Saddle & brd 

1 old Chest 

6 Turpentine hatchets 

1 trowell 

1 Inck stand 

1 Narrow Chizzell 

1 Crossing Iron 

3 Small Gimbletts 

1 Saw Sett 

6 pegging Awls 
8 Corke Screws 

5 Doz Butts. 

12 sticks Mohair 

10 Doz Shirt Butts 

4 Large files 

6 Whimble Bitts 
6 Smal files 

2 Basketts 

11 lb bees wax 

5 Curried Calves Skins 

1 Calf Skin not Curried 

2 pices Lather 

37 lb Powder 

about 15 lb of Cotten in the Store 
1 Large Chest 
1 oyl Jugg 

1 Linning Spinning Wheel 
1 4 Gil Jugg 

6 Chain Plates 
66 lb Talow 

35 lb of Dear Skin 

3 loaves Shugr 

1 old half bushell 
in the Celler 

Remd of a hhd Rum 11 In 
d molasses 14 Inches 
18 Sides of Lather 

1 lb Cyder 
64 botels fay all wine 

IJ^ doz round botels 

3 Case Botels 



6 Empty barils 

J of a baril Pork 

IJ/^ baril fine Salt 

1 pot hoggs fatt 
Yi of Smal Tub Butter 
}/2 pot butter 

1 tin Gallon Pott 
1 Pewter pint pot 
1 funnell 1 Cag 

1 Small Iron Pot with fatt 
in the Store Loft 

2 hand saws 
1 frame Saw 

1 Cross Cut Saw 

2 Whip Saws 

1 adds 

2 Broad Axes 

3 Augers 

1 old Club ax 

2 Drawing Knives 

4 Chizells 
1 Gough 

1 Saw Sett 4 files 

1 Grindstone 3 planes 

1 old Cooper adds 

1 plow shear & Coulter 

1 old bed steed 

1 Lathing Hammer 

1 Grubing hoa 
In the Kitchen 

2 old Ladles 1 peck 

2 Plows 1 Garden Pot 

1 Cullender 4 Pewter Dishes 

4 Tubs 1 frying Pan 

5 Iron Potts 1 Ketle 
1 Large Brass Ketle 
1 Brass Scillet 

1 Grid Iron 1 Spit 
4 pot tramells 

2 hooks 5 pr pot hooks 
1 pair hand Irons 

1 pair Tongs 

1 Wooling Wheel 

3 washing Tubbs 

4 Water pails 

2 pair old wool Cards 
1 Smal funnell 

1 flesh fork & 

1 Brass Scimmer 
1 Kitchen table 
out of Doors 

1 Plough 1 large pitch ketle 
4 Bay boat bars 

1 Bay boat 

2 Canoos 1 flat 

1 Large boat anchor 
1 pair hand Screws 
1 Grindstone 1 hhd Lime 
1 flax Brake 



Inventories. 



527 



in the Barn 

about 40 lb Corn 

27 bus Pees 4 bus small 

1 lb & 2/3 of fine salt 
about 6 bus Coarse Salt 

11 oldhhd 11 oldbb 
about 12 bus beens 

in the house 

2 Silver Salts 2 Silver Spoons 

1 Silver Pepper Box 

2 Glass Canns 6 Wine Glasses 

1 China Jack 2 Decanters 

2 Delph Punch Bowls 

1 Black Pitcher 

2 Glas Viniger Cruits 

1 Glass tankard 6 beakers 
6 China Chocolate bowls 

6 1 tea Pot 

Silver tongs & 6 teaspoons 

1 pr hand Irons 

1 fire Shovel & tongs 

1 Clock 1 Great Chair 

6 flagg Chairs 1 Elbow Dito 

4 Blak walnut framed Chairs &g 
1 maple table 

1 Black Walnut Do 1 Oak Desk 

1 Broken looking glass 

2 pr money scales in the Desk 
1 pr shot mouls 1 pr Knipers 
1 Shoe hammer 1 Pr Marking 

Irons 
1 pr bullet Moulds 1 brass Cock 
1 pr Shoe Pincers 1 pr Spoon 

Moulds 

5 awls & 2 Gimbletts 

1 Seringe 1 hoan 2 Rasors 

1 Rasor strap about 500 Needls 
horse flems 1 fountain pen 

2 Sticks hair 11 Doz shirt butt 
2 pr Sleave butts 3 mend Books 
2 Smal files 1 pr Compasses 

2 Westband Buckely 

2 Doz butts. 2 pen Knives 

2 pr Specticals 1 burning Glass 

2 Inck glasses 1 Gunter Scale 

12 feet Rule 1 pr thumb screws 
1 botel Batemens Drops 

1 pr nail Cutters Some Rats been 
about 3 Doz fish hooks 
1 glass Ink stand 

1 Sand Box 1 Sliding Rule 

2 Saw Setts 1 Pockett Book 
1 Pr Silver Shoe buckeles 

1 Silver Watch 

2 Lancetts 1 pr Silver Knee 

buckles 
14 Silver Jackett butts 
1 Silver Neck buckle 

13 Silver Small buttons 

1 piece of Silver watch chain 



1 Smal pad lock 1 Silver Knee 

buck 
1 Green Silk Purse 
1034 pisterins 
1 pr Smal Scales 
1 pr bellows in Back Room 
1 Smal White Table 
1 Black walnut Do 
1 Warming pan 
1 Close Stool 3 old Chairs 
1 Large Bed & furniture 
1 Smal Bed & Dito 
1 Chest Drawers 1 looking glass 

Smal 
1 pr hand Irons 
1 pr Shovel & tongs 
1 black tea Pot 1 black Jack 
1 earthen bowl 3 Glasses 
1 pint mugh 1 Pitcher 
1 tea pot 1 tea Chest 
1 Canister 3 Doz round botells 

1 Case with 28 hotels 
Yi gal pot 6 lb Soap 

6 fayall Basketts 

2 Box Irons & heaters 1 Stan 
Yi gl Peuter Pot 1 Chest 

1 Cotton Mill 3 pr Snuffers 
4 brass Candle Sticks 

2 Guns 2 hammers 

2 Spinning Wheels 

ZYi Doz tin Candle Moulds 

1 pr boots 1 Smal Stilliard 

1 pr old boots 1 pr stilliards 

1 Case & 12 hotels 

1 tin Candle Box 

1 hatchett 1 Coffee pot 

1 pickle Pot 2 tea Ketles 

1 Grater 1 Copper Sauce pan 

1 Cannister 2 Shoe brushes 

1 Doz Case Knives 1 D forks 

4 pr shoes 

1 new Suit Broad Cloth 

5 flanell Jacketts 

3 Coats 

3 bever hatts 

1 Read Jackett & britches 

1 gray Jacket 

1 morning gown 

9 pr Stockings 

3 pair gloves 

1 pair Lather bridches 
8 white shirts 

2 check Dito 
1 par Garters 

3 neckleths 

4 doz & 8 plates 

7 Dishes 

1 Gl Bason 
3H Gal Dito 
3 3 pint Do 



528 



North Carolina Wills. 



2 2 quart Do 

1 Doz milk pans 

1 Doz Chairs at Bath town 

1 Great Coat D. 

J of 3 New Cables D 

A of 3 Anchors Do 

5 Volumes Doctr. Scots Sermons 
1 Map North America 

the Compleat Surveyor 1 Vol 
Laws of Virginia 1 D 
The Athenian Oracle 1 
Beveridge thoughts on Crist Life 
A Geographical Dictionary 1 
Bishop Hoadlys Sermons 1 
John Hill Arithmetick 1 
16 Sermons by Durham 1 
new Calender 
feast & fast of the Church 
Etimological Dictionary 1 
Cores Exposition 
Merchants Magazine 1 
Wells Geography 1 
Popes Essay on Man 
Practice Piety 
Stanupe on Salvation 
Smal Book of Rates 
2 Psalm Books 
Henrey's Sermons 
New Atlantis 1 
testement 

Etinuler's Practice of Phisick 
Decimal Arithmetick 
2 old Epitome 1 old grammar 
Geography of Children 
familiar Letters 

Margl of Argyle Instr to his son 
Doctr Hammon works 2 Vol 
Introdn to the Lord Supper 
Marriner Compass 
Instruction for the Indians 
1 Large Common Prayer 

3 Small Common Prayer Books 
1 Large Bible 2 Small Dito 

4 Ledgers A B C D & Sundry 

Day Books 

3 Canes 1 Gauging Rod 
about 5 m New Engld Bricks 

6 Dry hides 1 Calf Skin 

1 horse Bell 2 ox Belles 

2 wheel Barrows 18 plant axes 
12 hoes 2 pr Iron Wedges 

2 Grubing hoes 3 Carts 
1 pair of Oxen 
6 Cows & Calves 

4 Cows not Calves 

22 young Catle to 3 years old 

4 horses & 1 mare 
29 Sheep & 7 Lambs 
10 Breeding Sows & 9 Pigs 



20 Shoats 1 Large Iron Pot 

16 new Oak Barels 2 hand mills 

1 Conner table up Stairs 

6 Chairs flag bottoms 

1 Trunck Yi minute glass 

5 Bed & furniture 

1 trunk 1 pair tongs 

1 Small looking Glass 

2 Chest 3 Sifters 

5 pair Cards 4 Bowls 

1 Suit Curtains 6 old barils & 

Cags 
1 buckett 1 pr Lather Bags 

3 bags 6 Bowls 

4 pint mugs 6 half pints D 

a Small persell wool Cotton & flax 
yarn & Gotten Spun a Small quan- 
tity 

3 Chamber pots 1 Small Box Wind 

Glass 
1 Cedar Desk 8 pair Sheets 
1 pr Blanketts 2 bed quilts 
1 Rugg 4 Diaper Table Cloths 
4 Linnen Table Cloths 6 Tow- 
ells D 

6 Diaper Napkins 

6 pr thread Stockings 
Negroe Men 

Jupiter, Lankeshire, Catto 

Darby, Cudgo, old Tom 

young Tom, Jack, Pomp, 

Fortune, George, Dublin, 

Noridge 
Negro Boys 

Mustifer, Cain, York, 

London, Bristol, 
Wenches 

Africa, Grace, Jenny Florra 

old Betty, 
Girls 

Jenny, Pheby, Hannah, 
White Boys 

4 prantices 

at Plantation Warynunty 
7 Cows & Calves 
Cows ] 

Steers \ yett unknown 
Steers j 
2 Plows 

1 P Cartwheels 1 horse 

2 mares & Colts 
1 ax 1 hoe 

at Plantation up the River 

Cows & Calves 'I 

Steers \ yett unknown 

Hogs j 

Tar at the Landing 

163 bb on floyd Creek not filled 

1 Large Tar Kill running off 



Inventories. 529 



2 Smaller to runn off James Event for 0.10.0 Vir cur 

& about 200 bbSett up for Tar Abram Tyler 6. 0.0 

2 Iron Potts at Tar Kill Griffin Floyd for2Sbb* * * 

Notes of Hand John Campbell 1.17.6 Vir 

Willm Ballard for £4. 5.0 Proc. Charles Pringle 3.16.6 Vir 

John Porters for 12. 6.9 Sterling John Knowis Ball 2. 1.6 Proc 

MicHL CouTANCHE Exectr 
Winifred Pilkington 



INVENTORY of Sundreys the Goods & Chattels Rights & Credits of 
Captn. James Pollard & Anne his wife both Desct. taken by James 
Innes Administrator to Said Estate, Viz as it is found to his knowl- 
edge. 

1750, June 11th. 

5;^^^^^^*^^[NegeroWomen 

Sam'll ] 

Nanney j- three Do Children 

Charles ) 

Nine Cowes 

five Calfes 

two old Steers 

Six three Yeer Old Do 

three Mares 

two Yearling Coults 

two Horses 

One Yearling horse Coult 

One Do winning in two years 

three Breeding Sowes 

Sixteen Shotes 

One Iron Pott 

One Large Copper Kittle 

One Small Iron Skillett 

three Spitts, One Cliver, One BiU 

One flesh fork, One P Tongues 

One Pr. Iron Dogs. 

Six Pewter Dishes 

twinty Do Plates 

3 Tunnells, three Baisons 

One Small Dish 

One Cotton Counterpinn 

two pair & one Odd Sheets Linnen 

One Demety Quilted Coat 

One Old Gown, One Do Cloack 

One Scarlett Do 

One Chintz Gown, One Do Camblett 

Four Table Cloaths 

Two Small Do, Two Towells 

a paper containing ten P Brass Slive buttons 

Two Owy Nuns thread & head wears 

Two ps Bobbings 

Two pr Speek & Sealing Wax 

One Quilted Gown 
One Callico Do 
One Quilted Silk Coat 
One Flowed Gown Do 
two Under Coats 



: } Old Pewter 



34 



530 ]^0RTH Carolina Wills. 



Twelve Shirts 

Nine Aprons 

One Bed Gown 

Five Lased Capes 

three Do Eadgin 

Eleven plain Do 

Six white Handkerchefs 

three Hoods 

One Velvett hood & Bonnett 

One pair Lasd Ruffels 

two pair Pocketts 

One Linnen Handkerchef 

two pr Silk Stockings two Pr Thread Do 

One Pray Book 

One pair Everlasting Shooes 

Six Pillow Cases 

thre Small Do 

Some Scraps Velvett 

A paper with some thread 

One Gold workt Knott 

two plain Do 

Two Old Fanns, One pin Cashing & Pins 

7 Yards Striped new Stuff 

A Meddarl & pockett Book 

two silver Spoons, One Childs pap Spoon 

Six Teaspoons, Tongues & Strainer 

One peper box, One punch Ladle 

One Silver childs nipple 

One Stone Girdle Silver Buckle 

One Gold Ring 1 Ps Do Silver 

One Silver Snuff Box 

Halfe of Eight, Eight & three Bits 

One Bugle Hatt Band, One Tobacoa Box 

One Tea Kettle \ n^^^^r. 

One Coffee Pott}<^«PP^^ 

One Brass Chafing Dish 

three Do Candle Sticks Snuffers & Stand 

One Flatt Tinn Candle Stick 

two Pinte Glass Decanters 

One Small Tea Board 

three Glass Salts 

One Milke Pott 



Silver Work 



Twelve Small Plates | ^arthern ware 

two Dishes J 

Eight Large Tea Cups China 

Nine Sawsers 

thre Small pleats 

three large Cupps 

Six Coffee Cupps One three pinte Bowell 

One Pint Do 

One Stone Tea Pott 

Two Earthen quart Bowels 

Two Wine Glasses 

One Chamber Pott 

One Mahogeney Tree 

One Brass, two Leaden Weights 

Six Knives Six forks 

One Dressing Glass 

four Picturs 



Inventories. 531 



One Tea Chest with a litle Tea & Coffee 

Eight Books 

a japann Cabinett 

A Small Oak Table 

One Ellbow Mohogeney Chair & Cushing 

One Cane Do 

Six Do Chairs without Bottomes 

One Old Deske 

One pair Brass Scales 

Six Candle Moulds 

One Earthen Butter Pott 

four Straw Bottome Chairs 

One Small hand Bell 

One Powder Box & beads 

two Bed Steads 

One pr Vallance Curtings & Rods 

One Feather Bed 

One Boulster & three Pillows 

two Small pillows 

two Quilts 

One Couch & Bed for ye Couch 

One Counterpine One Old Hoop 

two Cloaths Brushes 

One Small Jarr 

One Box hand & 3 heaters 

1 pr hand mill stones 

two Hoggs in Backon 

One Small old Table 

One Old Lanthorne 

One Grand Stone 

three Iron wedges 

three old axes 

five old Hoes 

One Spaid 

One Small Pestell & Morter 

One Woomans Side Saidle 

One large Mogoheney Table 

One Chest of Drawers 

The Plantation containing two hundred and fifty acres of Land 

Lightwood gaithered for a Small Tar Eall 

James Innes 

October 16th 1750. 

Then appeared before me James Innes Esqr. and made Oath on the 
hold Evangehsts that the within is a just true & perfect Inventory of the 
Goods & Effects of James Pollard Deceased as far forth as have come to 
his hands or Knowledge Joseph Baleh 



Recorded in filed in H folio 16 



AN INVENTORY of the Estate of the Honble. CuUon Pollock Esqr: 
Deed : Viz : 

Names of Negroes. 

West Little Scazar Salley 

Rachael Gate Moll 

Sam Hannah Haimah Jack Do 

2 Children Kilah Toddgy 



532 



N'ORTH CaEOLINA W1LI.S. 



Franks Child 


Maimewell do 


Tom 


Beck Hopeey 


Dinah 


Scipio Do 


Sally 


Joe Do 


Ruth 


Young Rachael 


Gate Do 


Gutto Do 


Janey 


Mannewell Do 


Anthony 


Catoe 


Gharles Do 


David Venuce 


Stevens 


Gate Do 


Joe Jack 


Sarah 


George Do 


Gharles 


Young Stevens 


George Do 


George Do 


Betty 


Gharles Do 


Mingo 


Henry Robin 


Molenah 


Judith Do 


Sarah 


Exbeah 


Dick Nancy 


Hoopey Do 


Bodwell 


Jamemy 


Abraham 


Dowey 


Mingo Do 


Sipico 


Joshway 


Stohan Jenny 


Marmuwell 


Hannah Do 


West Do 


Primas 


Patience 


Popo. Scazar 


Frank 


Rito 


Rose 


Ned 


Betty do 


Dinah 


Johnny 


Judge 


Scazar 


Juda 


Will 


Jane 


Young Primas 


Sarah 


Adam 


Boman 


George Do 


Eve 


Scazar 


Moll Do 


Rose 


Donas 


Pomp Do 


Peter 


Scllah 


Young Will 


Frank Do 


Betty Priscilla 


Suah 


Suokay 


Jack Venice 


Sam 


Betty Do 


Jenny 


Malenah 


Nancy 


Betty 


Gutto 


Gate 


Joe 


John Dide 


Nancy Do 


Tinker 


Nancy 2 Ghildren 


Simon 


Bess 


Toe 


Scazar 


Harry 


Peggy 


Mingo 


Young Scazar 


Bess Do 


Dick Billy 


Brister Betty 


Harry 


Tom Thum 


Taffey 


Steven Do 


Tom Foot 


Edenburah 


Nancy 


Sam 


George 


Grave 


Jack Do 


Prince 


Gon 


Gaskey 


Morear 


Patty 


George Moses 



150 Negroes in all 

176 head of cattle and Some out Lying Gattle 

Part of thirty nine head of Gattle Part of 43 

head of Hoggs part of 20 head of Sheep 34 sheep 

46 head of Hogs 

7 horses and Two old Mares 

37 hoes 13 Grubing hoes 19 axes 

12 Grubing hoes do about 130 Bushalls of Salt 

Two Sets of Black Smith Tools 2 pairs of 

Bellows 2 Vices 2 Anvells 2 Beaking Irons 

and as many other Tools as make the Sett 

3 Branding Irons 23 Barrels of Beef 

5 Barrels of Pork 1 Thousand lb of Tallow 

55 hides 2 Barrels of Tallow one Book Gase 

with a parcill of Books 4 Guns 23 Leather 

Ghears 10 old Ghears & parcil of old frames 

2 old chists of Drawers one Desk one Bofet 

one small Desk 2 Black Walnut Tables 



Inventories. 533 



2fold Black Walnut Do one old Cedar Table 

one pine Plank Table 3 old Trunks 

1 Old Safe 3 cases with about 16 bottles 

1 Large Looking Glass 3 Small Do 

2 Puter Glasses 6 Bear Glasses duble flint 
2 Glass Decanters 4 Glass Tumblers 

a little flowerd Bottle 11 Dram & wine glasses 

1 Glass Punch Bowl 2 Glasses Vinigar Cruats 

2 Glass Salt Sellers 10 Chany Chocolate Cups 
16 Cheny Tea Cups 15 Saucers 9 Vials 

29 Bottles of Wine 21 Round Bottles Emty 

1 Box with some Glass 4 Earthen Bowls 

7 Earthen plates 1 Chocolate Cup Earthen 

2 Tea kettles 2 Mettle Tea pots 4 Gelly pots 

4 Silver Tea Spoons 1 Silver Strainer 

1 Silver Tea Tongs 2 Silver Salt Sellers wt. £1:10:3 

2 Silver Cups wt £1 :17 :6 1 Silver peper Boxes wt £2:7:0 

1 Silver Poringar W. £3:7:01 16 Silver spoons Wt £7:17:8 

2 Silver Tankard Wt 3:8 oz by the stellards 

3 old Beds Wt 34 30 & 20, 4 beds 4 boulsters 
3 pillows 3 bags of feathers W 43 

3 Rugs 7 Blankits 2 Quilts 2 Sets 

of old Curtons 2 Cover Lids 2 pairs of Old Cotton Sheets 

3 pairs of Lining Sheets 1 bed Do 

1 pair of Do 

5 pillow Cases 5 Towels 

2 Napkins 4 Daiper Table Cloths 

3 Course Table Cloths 

5 Bead Steads 1 pair money, scales 
1 old Do 1 Burning Glass 
1 hone Rasor sheths 2 old floots 
1 pair Bulet Mould some fishing 
lines half a Doz pound Shot 
Y2 pound of Powder 7 files 
1 Sord & Scabard 3 Jack 
lead Knives 10 Gimlets 1 Steal 

1 pack of Cards 1 Dozn Case Knives 
and forks 1 pair Spoon moulds 

4 Puter Dishes 12 puter plates 

8 old puter Dishes 4 old Puter basons 
some old Puter 3 Comes 

8 Iron pots 1 Stone pot 2 Iron 
Kittles 1 Iron Skillet 1 Bell 
Mettle one Brass Kettle some 
brass some cotton Spun some 
unspun about a pound of fyl (?) 
3 or 4 yds of Dimmeto 11 yds of Checks 
3 yds of Cambrick 2 yds of musUn 
3 Silver Seals a Little Spun thread 

3 Stone Judgs 3 Jarrs 3 Stone 

Pots parcill of old Barrels & Lumber 
Some Sorry Leather, half a fagot 
of steal 50 wt of London Steal 

4 wt 200m:3:14w Iron 1 pair of Stellards 
some Ruffage Iron 

4 Wooling Wheales 3 pairs of old 
Cards 4 Lining wheals 

2 Looms Slays & Harness 7 yds corse 
Lining 5 pair of Cart wheals & 2 Carts 



534 ISToRTH Carolina Wills. 



3 pair of mill stones 1 set of Carpenters 

Tools 1 Set of Coopers Tools 8 plows and 

Tackling 2 oxen Chains 1 Grindstone 

percill of useless nales and Piggins 

1 Set of Shomakers Tools — Pot Hooks 

and Trammels some meat for house 

use & Corn about two Barrels of Molasses 

& Ten Gallons of Rum some Turkeys and Geese fowls 

£ s d £ s d 

32:7:9 Cash 769:12:6 old bills 

1 pair of Silver Shoe Buckles and Knee Buckles 

1 pair of Silver Sieve Buttons 3 gold Breast Buckels 

10 Bottles of Wine 1 Small pot of Brown Sugar 

6^/2 loves of Sugar some Lemmon and nutmegs 

Mace spices Quarter of Pound Salt Peter 

1 Spaid 2 Tin pans 1 old frying Pan 

3 little Hone mugs 1 cart 2 Sets of Iron wedges 

1 old Tennet Saw 4 sets 

1 hand saw 1 pair Sheep Shears 4 Reepn Hooks 

1 old Broad ax and auger 

a percill of old Lumber about 3000 pound, 

due as appears by the Books 

3 Cannews one Peteauger (?) wearing apparel 

Given by me Robert West Exr 

North Carolina Ttrel County September County Court 1751 

Present his Majestys Justices 
These may Certify that the above Inventory was proved in open Court 
by the oath of Capt Robert West Executor of the last Will and Testament 
of the Honle. CuUon Pollock Esqr. late of the sd said County deceased, 
in due form of law 

;^if^True Copy same Test Evan Jones C C 

Evan Jones C C 



AN INVENTORY of the Estate of Mr. John Peyton Porter Desd. Vizt: 

One Negro Man Cuffey Five Small Shoats 

one Ditto do Mingo One Boar 

one do do Blackwall Eight Sheep 

one Do do Limas Furniture 

one Do do Will One Desk 

one Do do Tome one Maple Leave Table 

one Do Boy Will one Bl Wallnut Do 

one do do Ben Nine Leather Bottom Chairs 

one Do Wench edy Six Rush Do do 

one Do do Sarah One Trunk 

one Do Girl Gilley One Sma Tea Chests 

one Do do Lucy one pr Iron Doggs 

one Do do Lidia one Case Drawers 

one Do do Child Dinah Twenty four Pewter Plates 

one Gray Gelding Horse Thirteen Do Dishes 

one Ditto Do Do Seven Do Basons 

one Mare & Colt one Do Pint Cann 

Three Oxen One Do Tea Pott 

Nine Cows one Do Cream Pott 

Two Yearlings Two Coats 

Seven Sows & Piggs one Jackett 



Inventokies. 



535 



one pr Britches 

one Great Coat 

Two Chests 

one Lead Ink Stand 

one old Razor 

2 Bibles \ r>^„u« 

1 Whole Duty of Man / ^^^^^ 

1 Broken Looking Glass 

1 pr Fire Tongs 

one Tea Kettle 



one pint Tinn Funnel 
one Qa Do Do 

Six Quart Bottles 
one Tinn Egg Slice 
Three Butter Potts 
Three Salt Potts 
Four Feather Beds 
Four Do Bolsters 
Two Do Pillows 



INVENTORY (of Mr. John Peyton Porter his Esta:) Continued 

One pr. Blanketts Two Trammels 

one Bed Quilt & 2 Bed Matts four Iron Potts 

one Do Counterpaine one Iron Kettle 

one Do Rugg one Do Skillet 

One Pr Holland Sheets Three Pr pott Hooks 

Five Cotton Sheets Three Raw hides 

one Pr Bellows one Ironing Bod & 2 Heaters 

one Gunn one Pr Stilliards 

Two China Bowls One Pr La: Stilhards No poiz 

Some Cupps & Saucers one pr Scales one, 4. IH Weights 

3 Earthen Plates Three Hand Mills 

Three Wooll Wheels one Iron Candlestick 

Three Linnen Wheels Two Ploughs 

one Warming Pan one Bee Hive 

one Cradle one Broken Case & Eight Bottles 

one Safe one Salt & 1 Pepper Box 

Two White Tables one Hoane 

one Grid Iron Some Shoe makers Tools 

Three Bedsteads one pr Silver Shoe Buckles 

One Bread Tray Fifteen Yards Striped Linnen 

one Sona (?) Bell Mettle Kettle Two Iron Spitts 

Two Earthen Panns one Branding Iron J P 

one old Saddle 

Charles Lowther his promsy note 2. 2.0 

George Gerrard His Do Do 3. 13. 4 

Willm. Trippe his Do Do 2. 8. 8 

One Canoe 

Elisabeth Stewart 
March ye 13th 1755 



INVENTORY of the Estate of Mr. John Swann Porter taken the four- 
teenth of November 1773 



1 Mahogany Tea Table 


1 small Pewter Bason 


1 Iron Kettle 


2 brass Candlesticks 


1 do Trivit 


1 Girdle Pan 


1 Flat Iron 


1 old frying Pan 


1 small brass mortar & Pestle 


3 milk Pans 


2 Candle Moulds 


1 Earthen Pot 


6 new Pewter Plates 


1 small brass Coffee Pot 


7 old do do 


1 Iron pot & hooks 


4 do do soup do 


1 do Skillet 


4 Pewter Dis les 


1 old brass Tea Kettle 


1 old Soup Dish 


6 milk Coolers 



536 



JSToRTH Carolina Wills, 



2 fire Locks 

1 Pistol & Holsters 

1 milk paile 

2 do do 

2 small Stone Juggs 
1 do do Crack' d 

3 Earthen ware Juggs 

1 pair Cotton Cards 

2 pair Sheep Shears 
6 Panes of Glass 
49 Quart Bottles 

1 Auger broke 

old Iron 
1 Stock Lock 
1 Curry Comb & Brush 
1 Bed Cord 

1 Ship Pump 

2 horse Whips 

1 Pr Gilt frame looking Glasses 

1 large black Trunk 

1 small do 

1 do red do 

1 House Broom 

1 small Slate 

1 Mahoganey Tea Ches & 

Cannisters 
1 square Mahoganey Dining 

Table 
1 Desk 

1 marble slap 

2 small Pine Tables 

1 Mahoganey Tea Tray 

1 do waiter 

1 small Case of Bottles (lock'd) 

1 large Kitchen Table 

1 pair Iron char: Dogs 

1 pair Tongs & Shovels 

1 pair sadle Baggs 

1 large Delph Bowl 

2 smaller do 

1 small China Bowl 

5 blue & White China Tea Cups 

6 do do do Saucers 
6 Burnt China Tea Cups 

4 do do Saucers, 2 do broke 
1 blue & white China Sugar Dish 

5 stone Juggs about 3 Gall's 

(each) 

6 Soup Plates 

1 Tea Pot (broke) 

6 Coffee Cups 

1 butter do 

1 mustard Pot 

1 flour mug 

1 do milkpot (broke) 

1 Decanter do 

2 black Tea pots 
1 Vinegar Cruet 

3 Glass Tumblers 

4 wine Glasses 



2 Silver pint Cannes 

2 do Salvers 

3 do old Table Spoons 
6 do Tea Spoons 

1 Straw bottom Elbow Chair 
1 do do do 

1 Elbow Chair 

4 old Straw Bottom Chairs 

2 pretty good 

1 Tin Cullender 

6 Buck handled knives 

6 do do forks 

3 do do old knives 

4 do do old forks 
1 hearth brush 

1 Dictionary 

1 brush 

1 pair old Scissers 

Y2 Doz. reaping hooks 

1 Dollar (Cash) 

22 /Gd Proclamation money 

An order on G. Moore Esqr for 

£22 
38 head of Sheep young & old 

2 Geldings (Cook & Belby) 
1 do white 

1 mare & colt 

10 Hoggs all large 

2 Horse Carts Collares & Traces 
1 Hoe Harrow 

1 Bridle & Grinstone 

1 Sulkey (Broke) & harnass 

1 Feather bed a Bolster & 3 pillows 

2 ozna briggs Mattresses 
lold 

1 pair brown Sheets 

3 white do 
3 Strip'd Blankets 
1 Rope do 

1 Counterpane 

1 Bed Steed 

1 pair furc : Check'd Curtains 

1 Claret coloured Cloth Coat 

1 do Bear Skin Coat & Jacket 

1 blue Silk Coat 

1 white fustian Coat & Jacket 

1 oznabgs Coat 

1 pair woolen Trowses 

1 pair coarse thread stockungs 

2 silk handkerchiefs 

2 Damask breakfast Cloths 

3 oznabgs do do 

1 old Towel 

2 Car Ploughs & fleuks 
2 parcel of old Casks 

2 Raw Cow hides 

2 old Surtouts 1 blue great Coat 

4 Pr Striped Linen trowses 
1 Linen Wrapper 

4 Shirts, 3 Stocks 



Inventories. 



537 



1 Linen Jacket 

2 pair old Shoes 

1 Diaper 

2 Oznabriggs Towels 
2 Hats 

1 pair Silver Shoe buckles 

1 Sett Stock buckle 

2 Saddles & Bridles 
Jemmy 

Else 

Tom, Joe 

Sam 

Will 

Hannah 

Mercy 

4 Cows & Calves 

Filed 5th March 1775 



2 dry Cows 
2 Steers 

2 do 

4 good weeding hoes 
6 old do do 

5 good Axes 

6 old do 

3 grubbing hoes 

— Coopers Ax 

— do Adze 
1 Drawing knife 
1 Iron wedge 

3 old Bushel Baskets 

1 new drawing knife 1 do 

1 broad Ax 1 Saw 1 Spade 



AN INVENTORY of the Goods, and Chattels, Rights and Credits of The 
Reverend Mr. James Reed Deceas'd Vizt. 



4 Wenches 



17 Negroes 


Vizt. 




Jack 




Sappho 


Pompey 




Abigail 


Ben 




Nan 


Neptune 


7 Fellows 


Sail 


Achilles 






Cuppy 




Sabina 


Tom 




Temp 




Dinah 


Sam 
Jim 


'■ 2 Boys 


Chelsea 



9 Males 

Four Horses 

27 Head of Cattle large and small 

Newbern Nov. 26th, 1777. 
Sworn to before me 

Joseph Leech, J. P. 

1 Mahogany dining Tables 
A Walnut side Table 

A Walnut dining Table 
A Walnut Dressing Table 

2 small Maple Tables 

A Round Mahogany Tea Table 
An old Chest of Drawers 
An old Cedar Desk 
21 Mahogany Chairs 
7 flag bottom Do 
6 Windsor Do 

3 Mahogany Bed Steads 
1 Walnut Do 

1 common Cord Do 
3 large Looking Glasses 
1 small Do 



4 Girls 



8 Females 

9 Males 



17 Negroes 

Hannah Reed. 



An Eight Day Clock 
7 Mezzotintto Prints 

7 common Do 

A Close Stool Pan and Chair 
2 Cotton Couterpanes 
2 Callico Do 

8 Pr Sheets 
11 Blankets 

2 Setts Callico Curtains 

2 Setts common Scotch Lawn Do 

3 Diaper Table Cloths 

2 Linen Breakfast Do and 10 Nap- 
kins 
2 old Chests 

4 Beds and Bolsters 

4 Pillows and 6 Pillow Cases 



538 North Caeolina Wills. 



Library containing Vizt. 

Seekers Sermons 10 Volumes 

Seekers Lectures 1 

Seed's Sermons 4 

Ditto Ditto 2 

Moss's Sermons 8 Volumes the 7 missing is 7 

Tillotson's Sermons 10 Volumes 6 & 8 Do is 8 

Conybeaux's Sermons 2 

Clarke's 18 Sermons 1 

Hoole's Sermons 2 

Lucas's Sermons 3 

Blacknall's Sermons 1 

Spratt's Sermons 1 

Weston's Do 1 

Hickmann's Do 1 

Roger's Do 2 

Headley's Discourses 1 

Fleetwood's Sermons 1 

20 Sermons on the Social Duties 1 

Jephson's Discourses 1 

Balguy's Do 2 

Life and Reign of David, King of Israel 2 

Dr. South's Sermons 6 

Hervey's Do 1 

Prideaux's Connection 4 

Bragge, on the Parables 2 

Scott's Practical Discourses 2 

Scott's Christian Life 5 

Echard's Evangelical History 2 

Wilkins Gift of Preaching 1 

Foxcroft's Sermons 1 

Hall's Treatise on the Old Religion 1 

Frees' Antigallican 1 

Frees' Sermons 1 

Lucas's Do 2 

Orr's Do 1 

Pierce's Do 1 

A Collection of Sermons 2 

Mayhews's Sermons 2 

West, on the Resurrection 1 

Leland's View of Deistical Writers 2 

A Defence of the Christian Religion 3 sets 3 

Clarke's Paraphrase on the 4 Evangelists 2 

Hickes' Discourses 1 

The Husbandman's Spiritual Companion 1 

Doddridges Sermons 3 

Romaine's Treatise upon the Life of Faith 1 

Abernethy's Discourses 2 

Barrone's Sermons 6 

Sherlock's Discourses 4 

Ditto Ditto 2 

A System of Divinity and Morality 5 

Benson on The Epistles 2 

Locke's Paraphrase on Pauls Epistles 1 

Heylyn's Lectures 1 

Foster's Discourses 2 

Snape's Sermons 3 

Stanhope's Do 2 

Warburton's alliance between Church and State. . . 1 
Thompson's Treatise 1 



Inventories. 



539 



Archbishop of Canterbury on the Catechism 

Clergyman's Companion 

Fordyces Sermons to Young Women 

Dunlop's Sermons 2 Vols. 1st missing is 

Blackwall's Sacred Classics 

Clarke's practical Essays 

Burnet's Like of God in the Soul of Man 

Instruction for understanding the Lord's Supper. . 

Nature and End of the Lord's Supper 

Pearson on the Creed 

Burnet's 39 Articles 

Stackhouse on the Creed 

Stebbing's Polemical Tracts 

Hammond's Paraphrase on the new Testament. . . . 

Stanhope on the Epistles 

Edwards on Original Sin 

Edward's Enquiry 

Stackhouse History of the Bible 2 

Holy Bibles 3 

A large common prayer Book 1 

Small common prayer Books 3 

History of England 6 

The World 4 

Spectator 8 

Satirical Letters 

Belisarius 

Garth's Ovid 

London Magazine for 1769 

Nelson's Abridgement of the Statutes 

Laws of North Carolina 

Heister's General System of Surgery 

English Dispensation 

Huxham's Essay on Fevers 

Turner's practical Dissertation 

Turner's Discourse 

The London Practice of Physic 

Brooke's Practice of Physic 

Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary 

Dyche's English Dictionary 

Boyer's French Grammar 

Plutarch's Lives of Demosthenes and Cicero, Latin. 

Philosophical Questions Do 

M. T. Ciceronis de OfBciis Do 

Clarke's Homer Latin and Greek 

Hutchinson's Xenophon Do 

Patrick's Greek Lexicon 

M. T. Ciceronis Orationis 

Apparatus ad linguam Graecam 

Trapp's Virgil English 

Lucians Dialogues Latin and Greek 

Juvenal's Satires Latin 

Greek Grammar 

Sallist, Latin 

Hugo Grotius Do 

Elhs's 39 Articles Do 

De Praecipius Greek and Latin 

Roman History, Latin 

Sallust, English 

Gregory's Astronomy 2 



Volume 



540 



ISToRTH Caeolina Wills. 



Pamphlets 

Helsham's Lectures in Natural Philosophy 

Waterland's 8 Sermons 

Collier's Discourses 

Mayhew's Sermons 

Smith's Do 

Indifference for Religion Inexcusable 

Conversion of St. Paul 

Miseries and hardships of the Inferior Clergy 

Lectures in Experimental Philosophy 

Disertation on the Hebrew Vowel Points 

Propositions Mechanicae Latin 

De Animi Immortalitate Do 

A Caution and warning 

Conduct of the Presbyterian Ministers 2 

The Love of God to Mankind 2 

An Answer to those who receive not the commun- 
ion 1 

An earnest dissuation from Intemperance 1 

The Trial of the Witnesses of Jesus Resurrection . . 1 

Bishop of London's Charge to his Clergy 1 

A Second Defence to a Disenter 1 

Predo Baptism 1 

Form of Prayer 1 

Divine Dialogues 1 

A Legacy to the World 1 

History of Jacob and Esau 1 

Verses on Dr. Mayhew 1 

Considerations on Election & Reprobation 2 

The Christianity of the new Testament 1 

Hill's Poems 1 

Society Instructions to Missionaries 2 

Smith's Oration '. 1 



32 Society Sermons 
91 Pamphlets of Sermons 
70 small Society Pamphlets 
A Book Case 



16 Pewter Basons 

35 Do Plates 

12 Do Dishes 

1 Do Water Dish 

1 Do Funnell 

50 Wine Glasses 

8 Tumblers 

31 Syllabub Glasses 

1 Vinegar Cruet, 1 Mustard Pot 

& 1 P Salts 
3 Quart Decanters 
6 China Dishes 
46 China Plates 

1 P China Butter Boats 

2 Do Bowls 

2 Do Tea pots 

12 Do Saucers and 14 Cups 

5 Do Coffee Cups 

2 Queens ware Tea pots 

1 Cream pot 



19 Queens ware and stone tea cups 

and 4 Saucers 
6 Ditto Coffee Cup 
8 White Stone Dishes 
6 Do Plates 
6 Queens Ware Plates 
1 Wood and 1 Marble Waiter 
4 Japanned Do 
1 Clean Plate Baskett 
1 Fowl Plate Do 
1 Silver Puch Ladle 

I Do Sou Spoon 

II Do Table Spoons 
17 Do Tea Spoons 

4 Do Salts and Spoons 

1 P Tea Tongs 

1 Brass, and 1 Copper Coffee Pot 

1 Pestle and Mortar 

1 Tea Urn 

3 Tea Kettles 



Inventories. 541 



1 Tin Candle Box 2 dozen Knives and Forks in Cases 

4 P Fire Dogs 8 Forks and Knife Box 

1 Shovel and 4 P Tongs 6 Brass, and 2 Iron Candlesticks 

1 Frying Pan and 1 P Bellows 2 P Snuffers 

4 Skilletts 1 Cloaths Brush 

2 Spits 1 Iron Box 

3 Iron Pots 8 Bee Hives 

A Fish Kettle 8 Grubbing Hoses 

A large Copper Kettle 7 Weeding Hoes 

A Pine Ironing Table 2 Brod & seven narrow Axes 

2 Small one Do 2 Shovels and 1 Spade 

2 Augers, 1 tap Borer, and 2 Spike Gimblets 

1 old Coopers Ax, 2 Chizels, and 1 Gauge 

1 Carpenters Adze, 2 drawing knives and 3 Trowels 

1 P Stirrup Irons, 1 Frow, 1 Hammer, & 3 Iron Wedges 

2 Cross cut Saws, and 2 hand Saws 

3 P Steelyards and a large Tin Scale 

1 P common Scales, 1 P Money Scales and an old Tea Chest 
a Bed Pan, a house Bell, and 3 P Sheep Sheers 

2 Fowling Pieces 

2 large Cotton Wheels 

2 Flax Wheels 

1 Cotton Gin 

A Loom and set of Gears 

A Cart and Cart Saddle 

A Runner Mill Stone & 1 hand Mill Stone 

4 Sets Iron Traces 

A Portmanteau and Mail PiUon 

3 Bar Plows 

2 Flook Plows 
2 Grindstones 

153^ doz. Quart Bottles 

A Single Horse Chair and Harness 

A Post Chaise and Harness 

A Chest with a Parcell of old Iron &c & C 

144 Barrels of Indian Corn 

3000 Wt Fodder 

260 Barrels of Turpentine 

Hannah Reed 
Newbern Nov. 26, 1777. 



Sworn to before me 

Joseph Leech, J. P. 



Debts. 



An Account against Carteret County for 28. 14. 06 

James Parratt's Note, Ballt. due thereon 16. 14. 10 

David Marshall's Note for 8. 05. 04 

William Fores Note for 0. 04. 06 

Mr. McClean's Rect. for 40 Dollars 16. 00. 00 

Thomas Lovett's Note for 1. 00. 00 

D'Arcy Fowler's Note for 50. 00. 00 

Mr. Thos. Thomlinson Rect. for £10. Stg. 

Excla. 75P. Ctis 17.10.00 

Vestry Order of Christ Church Parish in favour of Mr. 

Reed for his Salary for the Year 1774 _. 133. 06. 08 

Due from said Parish for 2 Years Salary Commencing 17th 

April 1775 & ending 17th April 1777 at £133. 6. 8 P 266. 13. 04 

£538.09.02- 



542 



JSToRTH Carolina Wills. 



A TRUE INVENTORY of the Personal Estate of Joseph Sanderson Deced 
taken the 9th April, 1774. 



1 Negro Man Named Peter 

2 Negro Women Namely Rose & Sail 
2 Negroe Boys Namely London & Sambo 
4 Negroe Girls Namely Esther, Nan, Grace & Philis 



3 M aires 


5 Linnen Wheels 


1 Young Horse 


1 Woolen Do 


2 yoke of Oxen 


1 Quill Do 


1 Bull 


2 Sives, 1 Sugar Box 


4 Cows 


2 Pad Locks 


2 Heffiers 11 YearUng 1 Calf 


4 Bed Steads with Cords 


A Parcell of Hogs the number 


5 Pots, 1 Skillet, 1 Frying Pan 


unknown 


3 Chests 


4 Feather Beds with Common 


1 full Case of Bottles &c 


furniture 


1 Do Containing 5 Bottles 


1 Do without furniture 


1 Table, 7 Chairs 


2 Mens Saddles 


1 pair of Steelyards 


2 Bridles 


8 Chunk Bottles 


1 Womans Saddle 


7 Delph Bowles 


2 Ox Yokes with Chains 


13 Small Cups, 6 Saucers 


21 Bar Ploughs 


2 Earthen Pots, 3 pocket Bottles 


1 Chip Do 


2 Earthen Plates, 1 Tea Pot 


2 Fluke Do 


3 Juggs, 4 Cyphering Slates 


3 Pair of Trases 


1 Small Grater, 1 Candle Stick 


4 Grubbing Hoes 


3 Pewter Basons, 2 Do Dishes 


7 Bee Hives 


]^ Dozen Plates, 15 Spoons 


6 Baskets, 1 Razor 


1 Tin Bucket, 13 Old Barrels 


10 Weeding Hoes 


1 Meal Tub, 1 Churn 


5 falling Axes 


1 Stone Pot, 3 Pales, 2 Tubs, 


2 Hatchets 


3 Piggins 


1 Cart 


3 Treys, 1 half Bushel, 1 Small 


2 Augars 1 Drawing Knife 


Trunk 


1 Chisel and Gauge 


1 Old Desk, 1 Pr old Chards 


4 Bells 


a Quantity of Flax, Rough 


1 Grind Stone 


«i TJt^^.v.yT.l ^-f (~^ ^4- 4- r^-n 


Or iDiirrGi oi ooiTjOii 


1 Plane 


1 Small Bible, 1 Do Testament 


2 Taper Bits 


2 Psalters, 3 Spelling Books 


5 Small Gimblets 


6 other Books 


1 Pr Bullet Molds 


5 Knives & 12 Forks 


1 Pr Horse Fleams 


1 old Lock, 2 pr Pot hooks 


2 Reaping Hooks 


1 Pr Iron Wedges 26 Geese 


Sundry Shoe Makers Tools 


about 2 sides of Tann'd Leather 


3 Files 


2 Small Hides 


1 Pr Spoon Molds 


Warping Bars Box & Rake 


3 Guns 1 Gun Lock 


Box Iron & heaters, 1 hand Mill 


4 Set of Mustering Accutriments 


1 Reel 3 Pr Winding Blades & 


1 Weaving Loom 


1 Pr Loom Brushes 


6 Weaving Slays 


2 Gun Barrels 1 Pepper Box 


5 Pr Do Harness 


1 Note of hand of 1.13.4 


1 Hackel 





North Carolina ss. 

Edward Whitty and Jesse Sanderson Executors of the last Will and 
Testament of Joseph Sanderson deceased severally make oath and say 
that the foregoing account contains a true & perfect Inventory of the 
Goods and Chattels of the said Joseph Sanderson come to these Deponents 
Hands custody power or possession. Edw: Whitty 

Jesse Sanderson 
Sworn this 16th day of April 1774 Before me 
Jo. Martin 



Inventories. 



543 



AN INVENTORY of the Estate of Richard Sanderson Esquire Late of 
perquimans County Deed, taken the 17th day of July 1772 by 
Talle Williams & Andrew Knox Administators. 



Boys 



14 Negroes, to wit, 
Sam, Glasgow, Dick 
Tango, y Fellows 
Dave 

George ) 
Robbin >- 
Sam ) 

Doll, Rose — Wenches 

Sarah, Jenny, Moll — Girls 
5 Beds of furniture 

1 Sea Bed & Some furniture 

2 Pair Andirons 

2 pr fire Dogs 

11 Pots & Kettles 
4 Pot Trammells 

3 Tea Kettles 

1 Handmill 

4 Work Steers 

2 Young Do unbroke 

32 Head of Cattle at the Plantation 

& three for family use 
91 Head of Sheep 
66 Head of Hogs 

some left for family 
10 Goats 

9 Horses Mares &c 
One third part of the Sloop Charm- 
ing Betsey 
a Small Vessel on the Stocks 
1 Set Carriage Boxes & some old 

Iron 
1 Carriage Chain 

4 Rope Irons 

5 Plows, some of them old 
1 Large Earthen Jar 

26 window Springs & Some 
Catches 

15 Bottles 

1 Ax Chisel & Bolt 

Some old Iron 

a piece of old Cable 

1 Box & 4 old Cags 

2 Churns 

some window Glass &c 
1 old Trussel 

3 Servers 

9 Stone plates 

3 China Bowls & some Cups & 
Saucers & 2 Tea potts 

1 Stand 

2 Holders, 2 Coffee potts 

1 China Tea pott 

6 patty pans & Canister 

5 Bottles & two Cannistera 

2 Beaufats 
1 Clock 

6 Tables 



1 Back Gammon Table 

1 Looking Glass 

2 Desks 

8 Pictures 

21 Books, besides some lent out 
& not Ret'd 
1 Chist of Drawers 
1 Tea Chist 

3 Cases & some bottles 
1 Cannister 

1 Riding Chair & Harness 
1 Watering Pott 
1 Ox Cart & Wheels 
1 Horse do & Wheels 

1 Blunderbuss 

2 Guns 

1 Brass Kettle 

1 Gridiron, Gridle morter & pestle 

2 Box Irons 

2 Candle Moulds 

3 pair Stilyards 
1 Hand saw 

1 Lanthorn 

1 Spade 

1 Cheese Toaster 

1 Cag and Sifter 

1 Shaving box 

1 Case and Razor Strap & Hone 

1 pair of Shell Milstones 

1 Grindstone 
a parcel of Ceder Timber 
6400, 18 Inch Shingles 
Some Wharf Framing 

1 Powdering Tub 
a Parcel of Old Casks as Pr Acct 
of Sales 

1 Old Canoe 

9 Oars and two masts 
481 feet 2 Inch plank 

1 Arm & 6 Walnut Chairs 

1 Horse Whip 
27 lb Ocum 

7 Chairs 

1 pr Cart wheels 

1 Sett of Black Smiths Tools 
Some Iron in the Shop to be 
worked up 

1 Grind stone in the blacksmiths 
Shop 

1 Iron Tooth Drag 

5 Axes 

6 Hoes 

5 Sythes 
10 Reap hooks 
1 Dutch Frame (?) 
1 Cutting Box & Knife 
4 Setts Hems and Traces 



544 N^ORTH Carolina Wills. 



1 Saddle & Bridle 2 Salt Sellers some of which is old 
1 Coffee Mill & broken 

1 Coffee pott 6 Silver Tea Spoons & 1 pair 
1 pair of Pocket Pistels Tea Tongs 

1 Ox Chain & 2 yokes 1 Case Knives and forks 

2 Dozan Pewter plates 6 Pewter Spoons 
1 Pewter Turene 3 Table Cloths 

3 Silver Table Spoons & Punch 7 Pewter Basons 

Ladle 3 Ditto Dishes 

Some Stock at Allegator, also Sundry Articles which we expect is not 
come to hand, which we intend to Inventory hereafter 

Debts due the Estate which we must refer to the Settlement of our 
Accots. 

Perquimans County 

The above Inventory was proved According to Law, the 20th day of 
July, 1772 by the Oath of Talle WilUams & Andrew Knox 

Before me Thomas Harvey 



A TRUE INVENTORY of the good and Chatties belonging to the Es- 
tate of David Shepard Deceased Which come to the Hands of the 
Executors March 1st 1775 

Negroes, Peter, Felix, Rachel, Fillis, Annis, Cuff, Darbey, Jem, Dinah 

Peter, Jem, Antoney, Rhoda, Cate, Harmer, Sam, 
25 puter plates 8 Basons 
1 puter Quart 1 Pint pot 

1 Yi pint 1 Jill 10 puter Dishes 
6 puter spoons 4 Mettle spoons 

34 Knives & forks 1 Puter Tankerd 
9 Chests 1 Chest Drawers 

2 Desks one Small the Other large 

2 Looking glasses 7 feather Beds 

Furniture 6 Bedsteads & cords 5 Tables 4 Plows 1 Loom 

9 Iron Pots 2 Kettles 8 pairs hooks 1 pair flesh forks 
5 reap hooks 2 fish Giggs 

3 Grindstones 2 Linnen Wheels 

1 Cross cut saw 8 Chiping Hatchets 

3 Round Shaves 1 Iron scraper 
1 Mortis Ax 1 Branding Iron 

1 horse Bell 3 Saddles 3 Bridles 

1 Side Saddle 1 Jointorestock 

2 Iron wedges 3 Oil Jars 

1 Iron spit 3 Iron scrapers 
24 Axes 9 pair Harnesses 

4 Slays 1 sail Cloath 2 Barrels 
Cotton 2 fish Nets small 
Quantity of Wool 

1 side Sole lether & some Curred lether 
Small quantity of Nai.s 

small quantity of Flax 

2 pair Lether Bags 3 Iron hoops 

3 Cart boxes 1 Bung bore 

3 Hammers 1 Broken frow 

1 Saw sett 4 Chizels 1 Gaige 

2 Iron Squares 1 wood Square 
1 Carpenters Adds 5 Augres 



Inventories. 545 



2 large Gimblits 3 Hatchets 

1 Broken Ox Chain 2 Trowels 

2 fire shovels some old Iron 

1 plain 1 Pr. fire tonges 1 pair sharp sheares 1 Hatchet 
1 box iron 1 flatt Iron 2 heators 
1 pair Hand Irons 5 Trammels 
1 Spice Mortor Wooden & Pessell 
1 Tea Kittle 6 Punch bowls 

5 mugs 4 Earthen Plates 3 

Teapots 2 wine Glasses 2 Brass Candlestands 4 Iron 

stand 2 pair stillards 1 skillit 

some small Bowls some Earthen 

Pots 3 mice traps 2 hand 

saws 1 small saw 1 Slaight 

1 Stow 20 Cheirs 6 Juggs 

1 Raisor & hone 1 pair 
shot moulds 1 pair buUit 
moulds 3 pair Single Bullitt 
moulds 2 pair spoon moulds 

2 pair marking Irons 

2 files 2 lancets & case 

1 pair Compasses 1 Rule 

2 pair Iron Hinges 3 gimblets 

3 Cases & 13 bottles 2 Tin funnels 

2 Cags 4 Sifters 1 stone pot 
1 Brass lock 2 guns 1 Real 

1 Lanthorn warping Bars 
1 stone pot Earthen pan 
1 frying pan 1 Chui'n 1 keelor 
7 Tubs 6 pails 2 pigions 

6 Earthen pots 2 Vinigar cruets 
1 Sault stand 1 pepper box 

1 Drawing knife 5 Conoes 

1 hand mill 12 Spools 3 Woolen Wheals 

3 pair Card, 

4 Boxes, 1 Iron Spindle 5 Canistors 
1 Line 1 Sareh 2 pair Silver Shoe 
Buckles 1 pair Silver knee 
buckels 4 sugar boxes 5 
Gimblets 2 pair Mettle Shoe 
Buckels 1 pair Bridle bits 

7 Bridle buckels some small 
Nails 1 Cannistor 10 files 

1 pair Brass scales Small 

quantity of Powder & shot 

6 small led weights 22 

Gun flints 2 Combs 2 pair 

Spectakles some Sealing 

wax & wafers 2 pocket 

books some Chunk Bottles 

Small quantity of thread 

Small quantity spun Cotton 

1 Sugar pot 1 pair Curtain 2 

frows 1 Chizel 1 Set of 

Cuppers Tools lacking Drawing knife 1 Dowling bit 

some Brimstone 1 snuf box some 

Bridle Buckels 2 pocket knives 

Small quantity old puter 

Small quantity of Palmasity 

Some girt web 4 Sadlers Irons 



35 



546 N'oRTH Carolina Wills. 



Some Shoe Tools Remnant of 

homspun Cloath Small Quantity 

of White Lining small quantity 

of Tobaco Some pipes Small quantity of yarn & Toe some 

Table Lining 1 half Bushel 

1 Jack 1 Small wheal 2 pair 

winding blaids some shoe 

lasts 1 pair shears 1 shoe 

Bench 2 Bibles 1 DriUing 

Coat 

21 of Other Books 6 bushl. 

1 peck Sault 36 Drey barrels 
1 pair horse gears 1 Cart 
4 ox yoaks 2 Chains & Rings 
& Staples 14 Hogshead 7 
pine Barrils 5 Tar Barrls 
Some Coopers Timber 4 
Jointer stocks 6 Irons 6 
Cuppers Axes 3 adds 2 
Howels 2 Compasses 1 Dowlin 
bit 2 Crows Stocks 23 year 
old hogs 3 Two year old hogs 

4 sows & pigs 12 Sheep 2 pair 
Baril Screws 42 hoes 2 
Combs 3 Sheep Skins 5 old hoes 
Some Leather in Tann 21 lb of 
Feathers 1 hat Case 3 Caskets 
3 Lining Bags 7 Swarms 

of Bees 1 Sundell 1 hand 
mill 1 year Old hog 1 hour 
glass 1 greater 1 Brass 
cock 1 Choping knife 
1 yard ^ Cloth Spotted 
1 Brass Cock 2 small Baskets 

5 sugar boxes 1 Carpenters 
Adds 1 Iron pot 35 lb of Dry Beef 
52 K lb Bacon 9 Barrils Corn 

22 Barrils Corn £ s p 

To Note hand against John Starkey for 21.8.0 Proc. 

with Intrest til paid Taken 

the 15 day of may 1772 £ s p 

To Note hand against Jacob Shepard for 232:10:0 

To Judgment Note against 

John Thomlinson for £57:17:11 

with Intrest Till paid 

To Judgment Note against 

Wilham Fulford for £5.0.0 

with Interest till paid 

To Note hand against Robert 

Read for £4.9.4 To Note hand 

against Nevel Bell Senr. for 

£3:18:0 with Intrest till paid 

To Note hand against Edward 

Dill for £4.0.9 with Interest £ s p 

To Note hand against William Gaskill for. . 6:10:0 

To Note hand against Joseph R 

for £2:2:0 with Intr&st 

41 3^^ Joaneses Supposed to be 131 :04:0 

paper Bills the amount 148:03:0 

111 Milled Dollars 44:08:0 



Inventories. 



547 



7 Cob Dollars 2:16:0 

Small Silver to the Value 12:00:0 

91 Coppers 7:7 

Small Debt Book Acct 6:09:9 

21 Stears 4 Bulls 9 Heffers 

22 Drey Cows 24 year Olds 
33 Cows & Calves 

2 yoak of Small Oxen 34 Bushels potatoes 
Some Waring Cloaths 

Then Was the Above Inventory proved to be Just & True by the Oath 
of Elijah Shepard to the Best of his Knowledge 
August 11th 1775 

Before me (?)Wallis 



November the 30th day 1753. 

INVENTORY of the goods belonging to the Estate of David Shepard 
Junr. deed. 



1 Negro man Called Nero 

Bill Money to the Value of £49.12 

2 Mairs 

1 Horse 

2 grown Steers 

1 Cow 

2 Heifers 
1 Calf 
21 Sheep 

19 Head of Hogs 

1 Tarr Kiln 

2 Beds and Furniture 
2 bed steads 

1 Sett of copers Tools 

1 Sett of Cordwainers tools 

Some Lasts 

1 Saddle, 2 Bridles 

1 Desk, 2 Chests 

2 Tables 

2 Small Boxes 
1 Trunk 

8 Chairs 2 Spining Wheel 

four Pewter Dishes 

five Basons 

16 Plates 

1 pint Pott 

A parcel of Pewter Spoons 

1 fish gig 

1 pr Money Scales 

a Percel of old Iron 

1 Hand Mill 

3 Iron Potts 

1 frying Pann 
1 Iron Kettle 
1 Tramel 



2 guns, 3 Axes 
5 Weeding Hoes 

1 Hand Saw 

2 pr Pott Hooks 
1 pr fire Tongs 

1 Skillet, Some Cooks 
3^ dozen knives & forks 

2 pr Cards 
2 Sifters 

Y2 dozen Quart bottles 

2 Juggs & other Earthen Ware 
Some Barrells Stubs 

1 bell Mettle Morter 

1 Safe two pails 1 Cradle 

3 Basketts 
1 Slate 

1 pr Stilleards 

2 fish Lines 
1 Rope 

A percel of Cotten 

A Percel of flax & 

1 pr Winding Blades 

A Small Quantity of Ammunition 

A Quantity of Pine 

Barrell Timber 

1 Pr Wooden Scales 

A Small Quantity of tin ware 

1 Bread Tray 

5 Stocks of Bees 

2 Sides of Leather 

3 Cags & 1 Cann 

1 Turpentine Bucket 

1 Broad Cloth Coat and other 

wearing Aparrel 
1 Silver Clasp 



March the 11th 1754 
This day Came Frances Shepard (Widdow,:and made Oath upon the 
Holy Evengelist that this is a just & true Inventory of her late Husband 
Mr. David Shepard Junr. deed Estate. Jo. Bell 

Recorded in the Sec. office in Book H Page 223. 



548 



North Carolina Wills. 



A TRUE INVENTORY of the Goods Chattels & Moveable Estate of 
Jacob Shepard Deceas'd taken in the Town of Beaufort in Carteret 
County to September the 7th, 1773. 

Pr John Shepakd Executor 



Piece blue broad Cloth 14 yards 
piece Claret Clourd Do 6J^ do 
piece of Wilton 17J^ do 
piece Jarman Sarge 334 do 
piece Superfine Sagathy 30 do 
piece Damag'd Do 30 do 
piece deep blue Do 43^ do 
piece Nap blue Frys 24 do 
piece blue Duff ells 18^ do 
piece blue fearnot 7 do 
piece Light Colour'd do 14 do 
eight Quartered Spotted Ruggs 
Indian Blanketts 
Supr. fine Flanders bed bunt 
piece Blue Shalloon 30 yds 
piece Do 25% do 
piece Yellow Tamme 734 do 
piece Blue Shalloon 734 do 
Remnant Do 134 do 
Remnant Durrant 13^ do 
piece of Brown Tamme 10 do 
piece Do 7 do 
piece blue Shalloon 103/^ do 
piece Clarret Colour'd do 8 do 
Remnant brown do 43^ do 
Do light colour'd do 834 do 
piece Red Durant 20 do 
piece black Calaminko 29 do 
Remant blue Do 143^ do 
piece Joan Spining 193^ do 
piece Crimson poplin 17% do 
piece Superfine Tabinet 36 do 
piece Silk black Taffety 10% do 
piece blue Silk Tafety 9 yds 
Remnant Strip't Holland 1 3^ do 
Ps black silk Persian 9 do 
piece blue Do 11 do 
Remant Strip'd do 33^ do 
Pr silk Mozeen 30 do 
Remant Silk Susee 23^ do 
Bolt of Ozenbrigs 114 do 
Do of Do 158 do 
Remant Do 40 do 
piece of Brown Rool 34% do 
piece of Brown Sheeting 21 34 do 
piece of Do 74 do 
Remnant white do 43^2 do 
piece 7/8 Lining 21 do 
piece Do 26 do 
piece Do 25 do 
piece Do 50 do 
piece Do 25% do 
piece Do 25 do 
piece Do 23 do 
Remnant of Do 22% do 



Do Do 20 do 

Do Do 1834 do 

Do Do 15 do 

Do Do 15 do 

Do Do 16 do 

Do Do 6 do 

Do Do 4% do 

Do Do l%do 

Do Do 3% do 

piece of Huckerback 18 do for 

Table Cloths 
piece of Dowlas 3% yds 
Remant Do 734 do 
piece of Rush a Drillings 17% do 
piece of Do 24% do 
Do of Do 48^ do 
piece of Do Sheeting 40 do 
piece Brown Holland 37 do 
piece of Do 2434 do 
piece of Brown Holland 36 do 
piece Stripd bedtick 22 yds 
Remnant Check lining 234 do 
Do of Do 1% do 
Do of Do 9 do 
Do of Do 5% do 
piece of Do 34 do 
Remnant of Do 5 do 
piece of Do 28>2 do 
piece of James 213^ do 

piece of Dyed Pillow 23% do 

piece of Nankeen Light Colour'd 

Dozn. Britches Paterns Worsted 

Remnant of Humins 23^ yds 

do of do 1 do 

Do of Do 0% do 

piece Strip flowerd Lawn 20 do 

remnant of Do 1 do 

piece of Calicho 6 do 

piece of Do 7 do 

pice of fine Do 7 do 

pieces Do 12 do 

ps Do 1134 do 

piece Clouded Gingham 

do purple Calicho 18% do 

do darkground 14% do 

do striped & spotted linen 13 do- 

ps calico 6 

ps Caficho 6 yds 

Remant printed Lining 4 do 

Do Calicho 1% do 

Do Stamped Lining 3 do 

Do Lawn 2J do 

Ps Cambrick 8 do 

Remant Do 234 do 

Do Do 63^ do 



Inventories. 



549 



1 Do Do 4^ do 
1 piece Lawn 8 do 
1 Remant Do 33^ do 
1 piece Cambrick 8 do 
1 Pc. Lawn 8^ do 

8 Bazalonu Silk Handkerchiefs 
4 silk and Bark Do 

1 Black Baxalony Do 

3 Do 

13 Black Curvatts 

2 Black Bazalony Handkerchiefs 

I silk Do 

4 Silk Caps 

7 Silk Handkerchiefs 

II Lawn Do 
7 do do 

7 do do 

3 do do 

5 do do 
7 do do 

6 Red Spoted do 
5 do do 

15 Romall do 
15 do do 
SCheck'd do 
10 Do lining do 
12 Do do 

4 Do do 
29 Do do 

12 Lining Check Handkerchiefs 

12 Do 

24 Do 

23 Do 

22 Do 

4 Diaper Table Cloths 

1 pair of Kidskin Gloves 

7 pair of Do 

7 pair of Blue do 
12 small Cutto Knives 
12 pair of Knee Garters 
3 Bunches Tape 

2 Do Do 

1 Broaken Do 

3 small bunches Do 
50 Skanes sewing Silk 
47 Do Do 

14 sticks of Brown Mohair 

2 Do of Blue do 
50 do of do do 

44 Do Light Coloared 
10 Douzen Mettal Buttens 
7 Dozn M of do 
7 Dozn & 4 do 

9 Doz of do 

2 Dozn & 3 Black Glass do 

10 Dozn & 3^ of do do 

2 Box's of Wafers 

3 Douzen of Jews Harps 
17 pair of Sissers 



11 Parcell of Sewing Needles 
27 Sett of Knitting Needles 
71 Brass Thimbles 
1 pair of Sissers 

4 Ink Potts 

1 Tin Water Pott 
1 Cooper Lamp 

10 Ivory Combs 
13 Do 

6 Do 

13 Horn Combs 

5 Common Prayer Books 

I Testament 

9 Primmers for School Children 

11 Pair of Flatterny Shoe & Knee 

II Pair of Pinch Back Do 
12 Pair of Brass Do 

11 Pair of Do 

11 Pair of Do i 

I Pair of Broaken Specticels 

12 Pair of Block Tin Buckels 
12 Do of Brass 

5 Do of White Mettal 

II Pair of Knee Buckels 
12 Womans Fanns 

1 Do 

11 Cards of Sleave buttens 
17 pair of Brass do 

5 dozn pair of Glass Do 
15 Pair of Do 

15 pair of Brass Do 

6 Dozn of small Saddle & bridle 

buckels 

2 Dozn of Larger do 
Yi Dozn of do 

40 Douzn of Shirt Buttons 
113^ Dozn blue baskett buttens 

3 Dozn Vest do 

lYi pieces of Quality Binding 
3 baggs Silk & hair buttens pr 
Invoice 

7 Dozn 7 blue Mohair Buttens 

9 Dozn & 3 Clarret Colour'd do 
6 Dozn Vest do 

6 Dozn & 5 black Basket Buttens 

2 Douzn Vest do 

3 Douzn black britches do 

8 Douzn blue Coat do 

10 douzn blue Vest do 
3 Dozn & 3 do 

3 Doz & 1 do 

1 Yi Douzn hght Colourd do 

3 Douzn & 3 D o Do vest 

4 Brass Cocks 

2 pair Candle Snuffers 
2 Thousand 8 Oz Tacks 
1 Chest Lock 

4 Thousand 14 Oz Tack 



550 



J^OKTH Carolina Wills. 



113^ Douzn of Wood Screws 

3 gross of Shoe Tax 

1 Parcell of Saddle Tacks 

1 Parcell of Smaller do 
10 Douzn of Awl Blades 
15 Pepper Boxes 

7 Padlocks 

8 Iron Candle sticks 
12 Curry Combs 

2 Coffee Mills 
6 Pad Locks 

4 Cases Shambuck knives & forks 
2 Do Do 

5 Real Buck Do 
22 Shoe knives 

6 pair Sheep Sheers 

12 Pair of Shoe makers Nipers 
6 Pair of Do Pinchers 
2 large Stock locks 
2 Do Do 

6 Do Do 

4 Do Do 
2 Do Do 

5 Shoe Hammers 

8 Brass bolts & Latches 

10 pair of Brown Thread Hoes 

2 pair of black do 
8 Pair of Grey do 

37 Quire of Writing Paper 

3 Packits of Pins 4J^ pound 

2 Do Do 4 do 

7 Thousand Do 
5 do Do 

1 piece of Buckram 11 yds 

10 Womans Hatts 

4 Puding Pans 

5 Tinn Coffee potts 

1 half Gallon Tinn pott 

3 Quart do 
14 Tinn Potts 

6 Tinn Tea Cannisters 

7 Tinn Tonnells 

4 Tinn Boxes 
1 Lanthorn 

11 small Locks 

8 Locks 

8 Chest Do 

4 Do Do 

2J/^ pair HI Hinges 

I pair small do 

7 pair of do 

18 Chest Hinges 
20 small do 

12 Do Do 

5 Box Irons 

8 pair Sturrup Irons 

7 Mice Traps 

6 Window Bolts 

8 Cross Cutt saw files 

II half Pound do 



10 Mill saw files 

20 Plain Irons 

4 Pair of marking Irons 

5 Gimbletts 
8 Gimblets 

10 pair of Taylors Shears 
1 Pair of Handle & screws for a 
Chest 

1 door Latch & Cetch with Uentials 

2 Iron Chaffing Dishes 
12 Reaping Hooks 

3 Pair of Gotten Cards 

4 pair of Wool do 
100 fish hooks 

100 do] 

100 do > Different sizes 

100 do J 

1 Parcel do do 

21 Nutmeg Graters 
10 Raizers 

6 do 

30 Pen knives 
12 do Barlow 

3 Bufflow Handle do 

12 Mettle Spoons 

12 Tea do 

12 Cutto Knives 

3 Douzen & 9 burnt Bone do 

12 Cutto do 

6 Pistel Handle do 

21 small Cutto do 

10 pair Carpenders Compases 

8 pair Dufftail Hinges 

1 Parcel of Brads No unknown 

2 pair of Bridle bitts 
2 douzen of knives 

% lb of Ozenbriggs Thread 
1 lb of Cloth Colowrd Do 
1 do do 

1 do do 

}4 do Ozenbriggs do 

23^ do Colourd do 

IH Scotch ounce do 

K lb Scotch Thread 
}/2 lb do do 
34 do do 

31 do do 
3i do do 

J do do 

I do do 

1/16 do do 

1/16 do do 

3^ do Ozenbriggs do 

5 Ounces of White do 

1 Box of Wafers 

12 fine Ivory Combs 
24 Horn do 
12 do do 
12 bunches Tape 

2 Packs playing Cards 



Inventories. 



551 



16K yds of White Ribin 
1 peice Black Sattin do 
1 do white do 

1 do red do 
% yd of Ribbin 

J4 do of Red do 

3^ do of black do 

IJ do of do do 

3% do of White do Narrow 

3 do of pale blue do 
3^ do of black do 
6% do of do do 

8 pieces of Remnants do 

9 pocket looking glasses 

9 Papers Ink powder 

2 pieces Gartering 36 yds 

1 Gross of Thread Laces 

2 lb of Cruel 

2 Gross of Shoe binding 
2 do of do 
2 do of do 

5 Gross of Quality Binding 

4 Remnants of Shoe Do 
4 Pair of Red Garters 

2 do White do 
7 do Striped do 
4 pieces do do 
1 Slate 

3 do 

7J^ Skanes Twine 
22 Yds of Black Lace 
1 piece Black Fringe do 

1 do Gemp do 

2 Douzn Cups & Sawsers 

4 Tea Potts 

4 Sugar Dishes 
4 milk potts 

6 Egate Tea potts 

1 3^ Douzn Wine Glass's 

10 Glass Sault Sellers 

1 Pewter Inkstand 

21 Large Delph Bowls 
85 smaller do 

2 Cooper Tea Kettles W 2^ lb 
14, Douzn Galln Pewter Basons 
4 half do do 

463^ pound Pewter Dishes 
26 do do plates 

2 Beaver hatts 

11 Beaver Writts 

6 fine Wool hatts do 

4 do 

16 Felt do 

7 do do 

8 do do 
6 do do 

5 do do 
8 do Bound do 
5 Felt do 

3 Frying Pans 



51% lb buck Shott with the bagg 
47^ Bristor do with 2 do 
117% do 

20 lb do 

2 Cases & Bottles 
27 lb of 4d Nails 
49% of 20d do 
61 3^ of do do 
143 of 6d do 

6 lb of Cooprus 
133^ lb of Allum 

1 Parcell of Pipes in a Cask 

3 Steel plated Hand saws 

4 Iron do 

63^ lb of Chockalat 
3 Ounces of Linement 

10 do of Mace 

6 do of Cloves 

2 lb 3 do of Nutmeggs 
14% Black Pepper 

30 lb of Allspice 

3 hair Brooms 

1 Scrubbing Brush 

1 Box of Glass 

1 Parcell of Gun flints 

1 pair of Cart wheel Box's 

5 Iron Squares 

1 Drawing knife 

5 do 

1 do 

1 Large Steel Trap 

1 small do 

2 pair of Flatt Irons 
1 Narrow Ax 

15 Iron Hoes 

1 Broom 

26 lb of Gun Powder 

26 lb of Gun Powder 

33 lb of Bohea Tea w lb the bagg 

74 lb of Coffee 

11 Damifyed Sives 

2 Syths 

I Piece of White Planing 
5 yds of Bairskin 

1% yard of Cloath 

II yd of do 

27% yd red Planing 
203^ yd of Devon Carsey 

1 piece of Red Bays 

2 good spotted Ruggs 

1 Damag'd do 

2 pair of Dutch Blanketts 

3 Spaids 

167 lb of Flax 

230 lb of do 

40 Barrells of Turpentine 

21 small black Juggs 
11 large Pitchers 

7 Black Pickle potts 

8 Earthen butter potts 



552 



l^ORTir Carolina Wills, 



31 Loaves of Sugar 275 lb 
4 Camp Ovens 24i^lb 

1 Iron Pott Wt 24Hlb 

1 do do 13 

1 Do do 25 

1 Do do 13 

1 Do do 45 

1 Do do 35 

1 Do do 24M 

1 Do do 121^ 

1 Do do 35 

1 Do do 43 

1 Do do 24 

1 Do do 30 

1 Do do 413^ 

I Do do 31 
22 black Juggs 

II Earthen Milk pans 
7 Iron Skillets 

24 Broad Weeding Hoes 
17 Large Chunk Bottles 

54 half Gallon do 

1 Large Jugg 

2 small do 

1 Iron Pott Wt 12 H lb 
1 Do do 24 
1 Butter pott 
90 lb of New Rope 

55 lb do 
10 lb do 
1 Fraim Saw 

1 Gun 

1 Cask of Wine 22 Gallons 

1 Hogshead of Molasses 109 Gall 

1 Do 116 do 

1 Do 117 do 

1 Parcell of Blown sault 

1 Hogshead of Rum Wt India 

1 Main sail fore sail & Gibb sav'd 

from the Stranded Scooner Dove 
Three Anchors & two Cables 
a Parcell of Ropes & Rigging 
a Parcell of Blocks & Straps 
Pumps pears & Box's & old Iron 
110 lb of Bees Wax 



4% of Mirtle Wax 

43 Deer skins W 124 lb 

2 Catties Hydes do 21 lb 
1 Otter skin 

In Cash £160.5.8 
Bill money 115.12.4 
Notes of Hand 103.5.8 
Household Furniture 

3 Ovel Tables & 6 Leather Chairs 
6 old Flagg bottom Chairs 

1 Looking Glass 1 dressing Do 

4 Beds & furniture 1 Sea do 
1 Spy Glass & old Desk 

6 Large Trunks & 1 small do 

6 new knives & forks Ivory Handles 

6 old do do Bone do 

a Parcell of Earthen & Pewter 

Dishes & Plates 

a Parcell of Iron potts Kettles and 

Dutch Ovens with some other 

Kitchen Furniture 
a Parcell of Chainey & Glass Ware 
One Negro man Named Harry 
One Negro Woman Named Kate 
One Negro Woman Named Cose 
One Negro boy Named Thom 
One Negro Girl Named Jane 
One Negro girl named Dinah 
One Negro Boy Named Jere 
Half douzen Large Silver Spoons 
Eight small do 
one Large silver Supe Spoon 
one Silver Ladle 
one Silver Pepper Box 
Too pair Silver sugar Tongs 

3 pair of Iron Hand Irons 

1 Wooling Wheel 1 Lining do 
1 Hand mill 1 Cart & Harness 

1 Rideing Chair & Harness 

2 Horses & 1 Saddle 
1 Cow and Calf 

1 Sailing boat Sail Oars & Anchor 

4 Pair of Window Kirtins 
Book Debts £528.18.5^ 

A parcell of book for the family use 



North Carolina ss 

John Shepard Executor of Jacob Shepard deceased maketh Oath and 
Saith that the foregoing Account contains a true and perfect Inventory 
of the Goods Chatties and Effects of his said Testator come to this De- 
ponent's hands custody powor or possession 

Sworn this 24th day of John Shepard 

Dec. 1773 Before me 
Jo. Martin 

(Carteret Co.) 



Inventories. 553 



March th 1758 

then Sold the following things of Daniel Shine Descst aCordin to adver- 
tisment 

to John Oliver two Cows & Calves 1 : 5 :00 

To James Shine three stears 3:15:00 

To Mrs. Crispin three Cows & Calves 4: 1 :00 

To thomas Shine one Bull & steare 1:10:00 

To John Berry one hose 3:00:06 

To John Oliver six plats : 3 :00 

To John Oliver one table 0: 5:06 

To James Shine two glassis 0: 3:04 

To Francis Dawson two glasis 0: 3:04 

To William Bryan one Chist of Drawers and old 

Books 0:11:04 

To James Shine one Broad ax 0:12:06 

To William Vaughn three chissils 0: 5:00 

To James Shine one Desk 2: 8:00 

To John Beswick one table 1 :11 :00 

To anne Bryan one table 0: 7 :04 

To Francis Dawson 4 augors & one plain 0:12:08 

To James Shine one ax & howel 0: 9:04 

To James Shine one ax & adz 0: 4:00 

To James Shine one Bocks Iron 0:13:04 

To James Robards one paire of Stillards 0: 5:04 

To James Shine one Sough 0: 4:04 

To Francis Dawson 4 Chears 0: 8:00 

To James Shine a 11 Chears 0:15:04 

To Francis Dalamare one whip Saugh 2: 5:00 

To Francis Dawson one Saugh : 5 :07 

To John Biswick one Saugh 1 : 0:02 

To John Biswick one Saugh 0: 4:00 

To Francis Dawson one pare of han Irons 0:17:00 

To Francis Dawson one Spit & Squrs 0:10:06 

To James Shine Six Chana plats 0:10:10 

To John Biswick two Iron pessils 0: 1 :06 

To James Shine one table 0: 8:04 

To James Shine tee Chist 0:10:04 

To John ohver two dished & one Basin 0: 5:08 

To thomas Shine one Sose pan 0:10:04 

To Francis Dawson 3 Bras Candil Stiks 0: 6:08 

To John olivour one hakil : 2 :04 

To John olivour Six plats & one dish 0: 9:04 

32:12:09 

To James Shine Six plats 0: 8:08 

to thomas Shine plats :11 :02 

To James Shine 2 dishes 0: 8:06 

To John olivour one tee pot and Castor 0: 4:08 

To Salvanas Justic one putor pot 0: 4:10 

To thomas Bakor one Wollin Whele 0: 5:00 

To anna Bryan on Skillet 0: 2:04 

To anna Bryan one Cittle 1 : 5 :06 

To Francis Dawson one Kittle : 2 :04 

To John Bushop one pot 1 : 2 :00 

To James Shine one Pot 0: 5:04 

To John olivour one pare of Sheep Shears 0: 1 :08 

To John olivour griddle Chafin dish & flesh fork. 0: 4:06 

To John olivour two Reap Hucks 0: 2:00 

To Francis Dawsin one Bras Kittle 0:12:00 

To James Shine one Iron Basin 0: 3:06 



554 JSToRTii Caeolina Wills. 



To John Biswick one bellows & Lanton & Collon- 

der. . 0: 4:00 

To John olivour one small wheal : 5 :00 

To John Bushop one Real 0: 1 :00 

To John Biswick one pot 0: 8:00 

To James Shine one Negro man Dick 13: 5:00 

To James Shine one Small wheal 0: 8:01 

To John Bishop one pare Spon mols : 4 :00 

To Francis Dawson one glas 1 :15:02 

To James Shine one Spie glas 0:15:04 

To Solomon Euerton one hone : 5 :08 

To Elesabath vaughn one Negro Wench Juday . . 3 : 2 :04 

To James Shine one pare of han Irons 5: 8:01 

To James Shine one Spade 0: 4:06 

To John Bishop one Shovil 0: 2:00 

To James Shine one pare of tramels 0: 8:01 

To James Carraway one pare of tramils 0: 8:00 

To John Bishop one pare of tongs & Shovel 0: 4:06 

To John Bishop three Bottles 0: 1 :00 

To John Bishop one JJgg 0: 2:06 

To James Shine one case 1 : 5:00 

To Francis Dawson one Roug 1 :11 :G4 

To James Shine one Roug 1 :11 :06 

To John olivour one pare of Shears & two cocks. . 0:10:05 

To Francis Dawson 3 chests 0:13:04 

To John Bishop one pare of cales & wats 0:11 :08 

To James Shine Six tee Spones & tongus 1: 2:06 



37: 3:11 



Sold at vandue aCordin to advertisement October 3 1767 the a State of 

Dannil Shine Descst 

To John olivor one negro man tom 30: 5:00 

To James Shine one negro man Jo 22: 2:00 

To William vaughn one negro man Boston 5 : 5 :00 

To James Shine a negro wench Luse 63: 1:04 

To John Edmonson one Bad 4: 2:00 

To WiUiam Spight one Bad 4: 3:00 

To John Bushop two Diches 2: 6:00 

To John arthur Six plats & one Dish 1 : 1 :04 

To Francis Dawson one Cheast 1 : 3 :04 

To Joseph Crispon five Books 0:11 :00 

To James Carraway five Books 0: 7:00 

To John Bishop one Cofe mill 0:16:00 

To William vaughn one Wator pot 0: 2:00 

To Francis Dawson one pare of tramils 0: 8:00 

To John Edmonson one pot 1 :10:06 

To William Spight one table 1 : 5:00 

To fornafuU green one Kittle 0: 5:08 

To John olivour Sundry trifels 0: 4:04 

138:13:06 

Sold by me in behalf of Mr Currythers Sc 

James Carraway Jurat 



Inventories. 



555 



AN INVENTORY of the Estate of Mr. Charles Simpson, Mercht., De- 
ceased taken by Michael Coutanche & John Ricasset Administra- 
tors ***** 

Beaufort County, March Court 1748. Present His Majesties Justices 
These are to Certifie that John Ricasset Esqr and Mich'l Cotanch Mer- 
chants, admors of the estate of Charles Simpson late of Bath town in the 
sd. County Mercht. deced, returned upon oath the within, as a true & 
perfect Inventory of the estate of the aforesd. deeced, so far as is yet come 
to their hand, and that the Secretary have notice thereof, and that the 
same be recorded in the orphan book, the Same is recorded accordingly. 

Test (?) John Forbes Cler. Court 



In his Store House 37 : 

5 pieces M Garlix 38: 

5 pieces 7/8 ditto 39: 

1 piece ^ Check Linnen qt353^ 40: 

Ells 
1 piece ozinbrig qt 73 Ells 41 : 

1 piece Ditto 114 Ells 42: 

1 piece Green Tamy 36 yard 43 : 

No 1: 103^ yards yard wide Holland 44: 
Checks 45 : 

2: 6 yards Ditto 46: 

3: lOM yard yd Wide Check 
4: lOM yard ^ Check 47: 

5: 5 H yards Ditto 48: 

6: 4 yards Ditto 49: 

7: 36 yards J^ Ditto 
8: 23% yards Ditto 
9: 353^ yards Striped Holland 

Course 
10: 18 J4 yard Ditto 50: 

11 : 2% yard 7/8 Garlix 51 : 

12: 15% yards % Ditto 52; 

13: 23 J^ yards % ditto 53: 

14: 18% yard % ditto 54: 

15: 5 yards Holland 
16: 28% yard ozinbrigs 55 

17: 111 yards ditto 56: 

18: 15 H yards Tow Cloth 
19: 24 yards Wrapper 
20: 4% yards Ditto 
21: 1 piece Callicoe 
22: 4 yards Ditto 
23: 24% yards Half thick 
24: 14 yards Ditto 
25: 18% yard German Serge 
26: 14 yards Blue Broad Cloth 
27: 9K yards Coating 
28: 31 yards Kersey 
29: 26% yards Ditto 
30: 36% yards Red & Blue Cot- 
tons 
31: 20]/2 yards Green Callimanco 
32: 31% yards Blue Tamy 
33: 16 yard Red Tamy 
34: 26% yards Green Shalloon 
35: 2% yards Blue CaUimanco 
36: 11 Silk Handkerchief 



4 peices romol Handkerchief 
10 Romol do 

26 Mill- Caps 

3 Doz: Blue & Red Worsted 

Caps 
16 Red Worsted Ditto 
15 Boys Caps 

1 Doz : Yern Stockings 

10 pair Blue Worsted Ditto 
10 pair yarn Ditto 
3 pair Black Worsted Stock- 
ings 
3 pair Nobbs. Do Ditto 
3 pair Childrens Stockings 

10 peices Gartering & 4 Rem- 
nants 

30 pad Locks 

14 Stock Locks 

7 Pair Tow Cards 
20 Necklaces 

15 m Pinns 

10m Ditto (Damnified) 

7 peices tape 

8 Packs Cards 
13 Bed Cords 

23 Doz. Large Mettle Buttons 
13 Doz: & 10 Small Ditto 
8 Bags Containing Sundry 
Mohair Buttons 

2 lb 10 oz Mohair 
23^ Nunns Thread 

7 lb Could; Ditto 
6 lb Browne Ditto 

1 Ream Paper 5 Snuff Boxes 

5 ounces Sowing Silk 

6 horn Combs 

2 Pewter Dishes & 6 plates 

1 peice fenetinge 

11 Doz: & 4 round Mettle 
Buttons 

6 Iron Candlesticks 

3 half hour Glasses 

2 Drawing Knives 

1 Coopers Ax 

2 Doz : Ivory Combs 
2 Doz: pen Knives 

8 Butchers Knives 



556 



JSToRTH Carolina Wills. 



1 Shoe Knife 
1 Shoe Hammer 
1 Paire Shoe Pinchers 
1 pair Nippers 

1 Shoemakers Last 
4 Pair Stilliard 

44 peices Earthen Ware 
4 Reap hooks 

2 Quintel Fish 
2 Jarrs Oyle 

4 lb Oz Shotts in Bags 
6 lb Shotts in 3 Bags 

2 Bags Flax Contg. 

4 Tinn 2 quart Potts 

1 Large & 1 Small tinn, Sauce pans 
1 Box Iron & heaters 
1 Cutlass & Belt 
3^ lb Tea 
1 New Wigg 

3 Sifters 

8 Frying Pans wt 62 lb 

5 Ditto 32 

9 Ditto 66 
20 Ditto 139 

1 Cask Gun Powder wt 100 lb Gross 
1 Basket Feathers wt 5J^ lb Gross 
1 Spinning Wheel 

1 Case with 6 Small Bottles 

2 Club Axes, 2 Paire Sheers 

6 Barrs Lead wt 74 lb 

1 Barrel Sugar wt 161 lb Gross 
1 Barrel Ditto wt 120 do 
1 Barrel Ditto wt 180 do 
1 Cask 30d Nails wt 80 lb Gross 
1 Cask 8d Ditto wt 75 lb do 
1 Cask 20d Ditto wt 332 lb do 
1 Bag Bullets wt 21 lb 
1 Box Mirtle Wax Candles wt. 
62 lb Gross 

1 Box Ditto 62 Do 
50 Raw Deer Skins Wt 126 lb 
20 Racoon Skins 

2 fox & 1 Otter do 
6 Hides wt 153 lb 

1 Side Upper Leather 

1 Ditto Sole do 

26 K lb Bees Wax 

A Box Contaig. About 3 Groce 

Long & Short pipes 
J4 Hogshead Mollasses 1 Gaugd- 

100 Gall- 
1 Hogshead New Engd Rum Gaugd 

108 Gallons 
1 Hogsd; Ditto 92 Gall- 

Q14 Inches Out 

3 Ullage Barrels Syder 

1 Barrel Tallow wt; 214 lb Gross 
36 lb Loose Tallow 
1 Empty Hogshead A Barrel a teirce 
4 Cagg 



274 lb Junk 

28 lb Oacum 

39 H Bushells Salts 

6 oz : Indigo In A Box 

2 Sugar Boxes 

1 Box Wafers 

1 Small Look g. Glass 

4 Watch Keys 

1 paper Ink Powder 

1 Small Spy Glass 

A Parcel Auls & Tax 

A Parcel Needles 

A Parcel Buttons 

1 Pair Spectacles 

4 pair Sizars 

A parcel Hooks & Staples 

2 Bolts 

1 Pair Shott Moulds 
A Sugar Box 

A Dram Cup 

3 Gimblets 

2 Silk Purses 

1 Pocket Book 

4 Vials 

1:5 Bladed Knife 

1 Knife 

1 Brass Pencil 

1 Brass Cock 

1 Brass Snufif Box 

1 Whip Thong a Shot Punch & 

Shot in it 
1 Old Tinn Tea Cannister 
1 Chest No: 59 
A Coat German Serge Lind. with 

Red Tamy 
A West Coat Broad Clothe Lind; 

with Red Alapine 

3 Old Coats 

5 Ditto Jackets 

6 Old Pair Breeches 
6 pair Old hoes 

1 Woolen Cap 
6 Linnen Ditto 

5 Musline Cravats 

1 Stripd. Holland Banyan 

2 Necks 

4 White Shirts 
2 Check Ditto 

2 pair Gloves 

3 Wiggs 

14 oz Haire 

1 Pair Ozinbrigs Sheets 

1 Powdering Puff 

A Parcell Old Linning 
A Crape 

9 Ounces Spunn Cotton 
14 oz. Candle Week 

2 Leather Baggs 
2 Towels 

1 Great Coat 



Inventories. 55T 


2 Pictures 


A Parcel Barrel Staves (In Town) 


A Hatt Case 


A Wheel Barrow 


3 Beaver Hatts 


A Cannoe 


1 Pair Plain Silver Shoe Buckles 


J of a Petiaugre 


1 Pair Steele Ditto 


A Horse Namd Shoemaker 


IComb 


A Negro Man Named Phill 


1 Dram Glass 


A Ditto Named Nimble 


1 Steel Pencil 


A Negro Woman at Jno Hardy 


1 pad lock 


171 Barrels of Tarr Pr Mr. Coutanche 


1 pair Old Gloves 


£6:8:0 Bill Money receiv'd of Nich- 


A Bucket with 66 lb Old Iron 


olas Smith 


1 Case with Bottles 


A Black Wallnut Desk 


6 Quart Bottles 


£607:1:0 In Old Bills 


1 Hand Saw 


9:6:0 In Procklimation Bills 


1 Hatchet 


1:5:4 In Cash Virginia Currency 


1 Adz: 1 Brandg. Iron 


A Silver Watch 


1 Tap Borer 1 Gimblet 


0:19:4 In Boston Currency an Eng- 


1 Hatt Brush 


lish J^ Penny 


1 powder horn 


A Pair Money Scailes & Weights 


1 Sauce pan 


2 Razors 


1 Pocket Bottle, 1 Cannoe Sail 


1 Silver Knee Buckle 


1 Horse Collar 


2 Brass do 


2 Guns 


1 Brass Tobacco Box 


1 Long Spy Glass 


A Red Leather Trunk & Pad Lock 


1 Shovel 


2 Pen Knives 1 Sand Box 


1 Pine Writeing Desk 


1 Ink Glass 


Books 


2 Old Ivory Books 


3 Chests 


1 Leather Pocket Book 


3 Chaires 


1 pair Stone Buttons Sett In Silver 


A Barbers Block 


1 Box with Some Wafers 


1 Iron Kittle 


A Parcel Blank Bills Lading 


5 lb Loafe Sugar 


A Pair Double Channel Pumps 


A Hickory Stick 


1 Pair Hair Cloths 


1 four pound Lead Weight 


2 pr Stilliards 


1 Sadie & 


1 Pewter 3^ Gil Pott 


1 Bridle 1 old Sadie 


1 Pr Scales & Weights 


2 pair Mill Stones 




Bath, March 15th, 1748/9 






John Ricasset 




Michel. Countanche 




Admrs. 



Beaufort: Filed Mar. 1748/9 Chargd. 
Recorded in Book H Page 169 



Snoad 



INVENTORY of Goods & Chattels of the Estate of Henry Snoad Esqr 
late of Beaufort County deed taken the 25th day of Febry 1753 
Vizt by Walley Chauncy 

1 Coat of Arms 14 Bottles cents 3^ pt: 1 pair of old leather baggs 1 tin 
pepper box 1 wooden Sugar box 6 feather beds 5 blankets 4 bed steds, 3 
bed boulsters, 2 baskets 1 pair of Cart boxes 1 Sacking bed sted 1 Steel 
Breeches buckle 1 tin Candle box 1 Wooden bucket 1 dozen maple Chairs 
with leather Bottoms & tops, 3^ dozen do with wooden backs 3^ dozen 
flag bottomed Chairs, 7 red ordinary ditto, 1 large China bowl, 1 middle 
& 1 small ditto, 3 large cups and Saucers Do, 7 Cups and 5 Saucers do 
(mixed), 1 tea Chist, 1 Case cent 11 bottels, 2 tin Canister, 1 Counter 
pain, 1 Sett of Callicox Curtains, 2 old table Cloaths, 1 Do pillow Case, 
1 Chest 2 pr wood Cards, 2 old Cloaths, Coats, 1 Mohogany Desk, 2 delph 



558 IvToRTH Carolina Wills. 



Soop plates, 6 shallow blue ditto, 2 Do 1 Do tea pot, 2 large bowls Do, 1 
small Do, 1 Case of Drawers 1 pair of brass drawers (a Compasses) 7 
earthen porringers, 1 pudding pan large & 1 small Do 2 Candle potts Do, 
1 Shallor pudden pan Do 1 pitcher Do, 4 broken crates of liverpool earthen 
ware 13^^ dozen peices of Charlestown Do, 1 small ink Jugg, 2 brass & 1 
Iron Candle Stick, 1 Cork Screw, 2 brass Chafing Dishes, 4 Chizels, Crop 
of Corn about 50 bbs, 3 hhd and 3 bbs of pease, 1 small land Compass 
(pocket) Sundry flint ware viz 1 butter boat, 1 Do dish, 2 Do tea pots, 
3 glass flasks 1 pr of fencing files 1 pr of horse fleems, 1 large looking glass 
set with sconses, 1 plane black walnut looking glass large 1 walnut stock'd 
fowling peice, 1 maple Do, 1 rifle gun, 1 gun Scowrer, 7 wine glasses, 1 large 
and one small decanter, 1 glass cream pot 2 tumblers, 1 glass mustard 
1 pepper pott, 1 large Japan'd looking glass, 1 glass salt, 1 Spying Glass, 

1 Small Looking Glass, 2 Sashes for folding Doors, 1 Nutmeg grater, 2 
gouges, 6 Grindstones, 1 Shoe hammer, 1 nail hackle for flax, 1 earthen 
Tar, 1 old flannel Jacket, 1 Do Cloth, Sundry iron ware vizt 1 Pr of large 
hand irons 4 potts, 3 Pr of hooks, 3 kettles, 2 Skillets 1 Spits, 1 old frying 
pan, much worn and full of holes, 1 gridiron, 1 small Morter 1 flesh fork 

2 potts wrack or trammels, 1 Small Pr of tongs, 1 leg broken 6 £ of old 
Iron Viz horse shoes broken hinges, &c, 5 case knives & forks, 1 drawing 
knife 1 tea kettle, 1 brass Do, 2 Chest Locks (no keys) 1 broken Spring 
door ditto, 2 Small brass pad locks for portmanteaus (with one key) 1 load- 
stone, 1 Coffee mill, 1 brass morter (small) and 1 pestle 1 wooden half 
bushel, 1 peck and half peck Do., 4 large pictures in black frames viz a 
plan of Kingington gardens. King Charles Tryal 1 Map 1 Sea peice, 21 
Metzotincete ble frames pretty much defaced by the Cock roaches, 1 pair 
of Pincers, 9 earthen butter potts, 1 Do pitcher, 1 pickel pott 7 picture 
viz. Map of New York Do of the four quarters of the world, 2 battle pieces 

1 picture of the Statues of King Charles 1 & 2nd on horse back (with ble 
frames) all of them pretty much Sullied with Smoak & some of them torn, 

2 pictures viz 1 Map 1 Hystory piece of hudebrass, a small parsel of melted 
Pewter 2 tin Gallon potts, 1 half gall Do 1 quart and 1 pint Do 15 flat 
pewter plates, 11 soop do, 5 Soop Dishes, 5 flat Dodiferent Sizes 4 Do basons 
6 Spoons & 1 Can, 11 pattle pans, of tin, 1 pigging (of wood) 2 Pr of small 
Stillyards 1 Joint Stool, 1 pr of silver Spurs, 18 pr of Sheets, 1 dozen large 
Silver spoons 5 small tea Do., 1 Do Scimmer (broken) 1 Pr Do tongs 
(broken) 1 Do pepper box, 1 Do Can 1 Scithe, 1 Pr of taylers Sheers, 1 pr 
larg brass old Scales, 1 small hand Saw, 1 Silver Neckbuckle, 1 Pr small 
money Scales, 1 wooden Sand dish, 1 Small Slate table mustard &c without 
the glass 11 leather trunk, 1 tin tinder box, 2 old Wigg woolen Spinning 
wheel 1 Linnen Do, 3 small sticks of redwood, 1 dark bay Stallion called 
Duke 3 work horses, 2 yoke of oxen, 2 Ox Carts, 9 Negroes & 1 Mullatto 
Slave in Windsor, Pomp (a Mullatto) Lanceeshire, Cuffey, Kent, Simon 
Davey, and Peter (Men) Dinah a negro woman, Sarah her child Do Sun- 
dry negros 1 put Security, Special Bail &c &c viz Ben a Negro man Jenny 
a Negro woman and her Child, Clemey a negro girl, Sundries brot from 
boston P Capt Stephen Brown Feby It 1753 viz Beaver hat & 2 wiggs 
1 Cane 1 pr Pistols & Holsters, 1 leather pocket book, Sundry books and 
papers, 1 blu Cloth Coat, 1 brown Do 1 fustain Do, 1 flowered Wastecoat, 
1 blew grate Coate, 2 Pr of breches, 2 Pr of Drawers ruffled Shirts 2 holland 
Jackets, 5 Pr of Stockings, 1 towel, 2 diaper Napkins, 1 Damask Napkin, 
1 pillow Case 17 Holland Caps, 4 Cravats, 1 white handkercheif, 1 bag of 
herbs 1 bridle Sadie and housing, 1 Violen, 1 Silver Watch, 1 pen knife 
and lancet, 1 Pr of Silver Shoes and knee buckles, 1 Pr of Sieve buttons 
(Stones) 1 Mourning Gold ring, 1 ink Stand, 1 SmaU feather bed and 3 
pillows, 1 Pr of Sheets, 1 Gotten Counterpain, 1 Blanket, a box cont a few 
Mediceins) what was left after his death) 1 earthen dish and two plates, 
1 doz and three bottles 1 Case with 7 bottles, 1 Raizor, 1 Pr of Garters, 
1 Pr of old Gloves, a Sword 1 Negro boy named Jack. 

Wallet Chatjncy Executor 



Inventories. 559 



AN ADDITIONAL INVENTORY of the Goods & Chattels belong- 
ing to the Estate of Henry Snoad Esq deed 

Sundry Books, viz 

Doctr Evans Sermons 1 Vol 8 vo 

Sherlock on Providence 1 vol. 8 vo 

ditto discourse concerning Death 1 vol. 8 vo 
Cun's Euclid 1 vol 8 vo 
Tayler's Rule of Conscience 2 vol 8 vo 
Plutrach's Morals 1 vol 8 vo 
Gordon's Geography 1 vol 8 vo 
Marcus Antoninus Meditations 1 vol 8 vo 
Hale's Contemplations 2 vol 8 vo 
Government of the Thoughts 8 vo 
Goodman's Sermons 1 vol 8 vo 
Journey through England 1 vol 8 vo 
Godfrey of Bullogn 1 vol 8 vo 

Discourses Moral & Theological 1 vol 8 vo 

Boyer's French Grammar 1 vol 8 vo 

Nature delineated 1 vol 12m 

Hobb's State of Nature 1 vol 12 mo 

Derhams Physics Theologia 1 vol 12 mo 

Proverbial Sayings 1 vol 12 mo 

Evelyn's Gardner's Almanack 1 vol 

Art of being easy at all times 12 mo 1 vol 

Short Introduction to the Lord's Supper 12 mo 1 vol 

Tillotson's Sermons 1 vol 12 mo 

Common Prayer Book 1 vol 12 mo 

ditto 1 vol 8 vo 

Poems on several Occasions (a Pamphlet) 

Leyborn's Gunter's Line 1 vol 12 mo 

Colson's Mariner's Kalender thin Quarto 1 vol 

Book of Instruments for Attorneys 1 vol 8 vo 

Corderius' Colloquies 1 vol 12 mo 

Cato's Dislich's 1 vol 12 mo 

Milton's Paradise lost, 1 vol 12 mo 

Latin Grammar 1 vol 12 mo 

Davids Harp 1 vol thin fol 

Art of War 1 vol (half lost) fol 

Doctr Clark's Sermons vol 1 and 6 

Guardians 2 vol. Thompson's Seasons 1 vol Pamel's Poems 1 vol 

Doctr Young's Poems, the 2d 3d & 5th vol of Tatlers 

N. B. These last ten Volumes are the Books wch came from Boston 
with Mr. Sneads things mentioned in the last Inventory given in at March 
Court but not set down particularly. 

1 Silk Gown, 1 Chints Ditto, 1 white Callicoe ditto, 1 stuff, & 1 Callicoe 
ditto 1 silk quilt, 1 Pained ditto, 4 Aprons, 1 Linnen Coat, 1 pair of Stays, 
2 pair of silk & 2 pair of Worsted Shoes, 1 pair of silk Stockins 1 pr of thread 
ditto, 1 Velvet Cap, 1 pair of Kid Gloves, 1 Mask, 1 Tippet, 1 Snuff Box, 
1 pair of Rockets, 1 Stomacher 1 Hufsey, 1 Jacket, 1 Hoop Petticoat, 1 Pin 
Cushion 7 Caps, 1 pair of Ruffles, 1 laced Hankn 1 Silk ditto, 1 Gauze 
ditto, 2 small remnants of Silk 1 small remant of Velvet almost | yd but 
not whole Breadth the silk 1 M yd both of them) 6 Ribons 2 Girdles, 1 white 
wax glass Necklace, 1 pair of Gold Buttons, 1 pr of Ear Rings 2 Gold Rings, 
1 pair of Silver Shoe Buckles, 1 do Small, 1 ditto Girdle Buckle, 1 small 
round paper Box, 1 little Basket, 1 Trunk, 1 two quart China Bowl 11 gal 
do 1 pt do 8 Axes, 2 Grubbing Houghs, 4 Weeding ditto, 2 Hillin ditto, 
1 Spade, 1 Canoe, 1 Hand Saw, 3 Ploughs, 8 Cows & Calves, 2 Cows & Year- 
lings 3 five year old Steers 2 four old Bulls. 2 Ditto of a year old. the peat 
Brush Fare, the following at home 3 Yearlings. 2 dry Cows. 1 three year 
old Heifer, 1 two year old ditto. 2 Cows & Calves. 

Wallet Chauncey Extor 



560 I^ORTH Carolina Wills. 



AN ADDITIONAL Inventory of the Estate of Henry Snoad Esqr 
deed taken by Walley Chauncey Exr Sept 20th 1754 viz: 

Nelson's Justice in 2 Vol in ye hands of Jno. Hardee Esqr 

1 Boar 

1 painted Tea Table & Sundry Acct Books 

Some Silver plate belonging to the Estate of Benj Peyton deed viz 

A Silver pepper box, do Salt Cellar, 1 do pint Can, 1 do small cup 1 do 
Salver, 1 do large Soop Spoon 2 Smaller Silver Spoons, 1 do Neck buckle 
in all weighing thirty eight Ounces, one quarter & one penny weight. 

& some Acct: Books 

Errors excepted P Wallet Chauncy Exr 



No Carolina \ 

In Obedience to an Order of the Right Honoble Lds proprietors Deputies \ 
we whose names are hereunder written being mett att the house of Seth | 
Sothrell Esqr Deseased att Salmon Creeke have upon Oath appraised the i 

sd Seth Sothrells Estate as it was prsented to us by Mr John Hawkins ' 

att the Sd place vizt ; 

One Negro Man named Emanuel ffrank his '■ 

Wife 40:00:00 { 

1 Negro Man being very old named Charles att 00:20:00 ■• 

1 Indyan Woman named Dina very lame & | 

with child 15:00:00 ] 

1 Indyan Boy named Harry at 12:00:00 > 

300 Gallons of Rumm & 18 Gall of Spirritts 
whereof Mr. Hawkins alleadges that 2: 

Hogsheads of the Rum came in since I 

Madam Lears Death 47:14:00 1 

21 Bush Salt att 3s Bush 03:03:00 ; 

45 lb Boar Skins att 00:07:06 j 

1 Pr Milstones 01 :00:00 

97: Dress Buck Skins att 09:14:00 i 

126 Dress Doe Skins 09:09:00 

29 ffawne Skins 01 :10:09 ' 

14 lb of Beaver att 02:09:00 j 

14ffox:& 14: WildCattSkinsatt 00:14:00 

600 lb Shot att 10:00:00 

50 lb. powder att 03:25:00 

7: H Doz: Glass Bottles att 01 :00:00 ] 

12: prs: Door Hinges att 00:18:00 

A prcell of Iron : Old Block & Riggin 05 :00 :00 

SGunns 08:00:00 

203 lb Nayles att 08:00:00 

3 Horses att 12:20:00 

192:05:03 

A parcell of Hoggs the most part being as we 
judge raised Since Mr. Seth Sothrells Decease 

att 30:00:00 

About 200 Sheep 40:00:00 

300 lb of tobb 01 :05:00 

1 Great gUnn att 01 :00:00 

In the Hall which Mr Hawkins alledges was by 
Coll Lear given him 

1 old Bedd: 2: Sheets & ] 02:00:00 

Blanketts att \ 

2: Tables & prcU of old chairs J 03:00:00 



Inventories. 



561 



In the dairy house in like Manner given 

1 pann att 01 :00:00 

1 plough Share & Collor att 00:10:00 

In the Chamber 

1 Bedd & Boulster att 02:00:00 

6 Chairs att 01 :00:00 

2: prs: Old Andirons 00:16:00 

in the Kitchen given as before 

3 old iron potts, frying panns. ... 1 

1 pr Andirons: 1: pr: pott Hooks. > 04:00:00 

1 spitt J 

A Small parsell of old pewter 00 :06 :00 

A Small parcell old Brass att 00:10:00 

1 : hand Mill & 1 : Grindstone 01 :00:00 



88:07:00 



We the apprisors whose names are under written did appraise the above 
prmses as we judged them Worth in Currant Country Commodities 
according to Act as Wittness our hands this 9th day of July 1695: 

Ed: Smithwick 
Hanniball Hoskins 
Geo: D. Deare 

his marke 

Wm X Bembky 

his marke 
SOMMORY 

Test & NicHO. Semmons 

Jno Porter, Junr. 



I the Subscriber do hereby acknowledge to have 



all the above 



Goods according to the above apprisment amounting to Two hundred & 
Eighty pounds twelve shillings & three pence I Wts of John Porter junr 
as Wittness my hand this 9th day of July 1695 

Tho : Pollock 
Testrs Edward Smithwick 
Nath Chevin 



In Tho: Pollocks Hand 281:12:03 

In Wm Duckinfields Hand 020:00:00 



Six prs : Blanketts & 1 Rug & a Remnant of Satton 



301:12:03 



INVENTORY of ye Sundrie Goods & Chattels of the Esta of Jeremiah 
Vail Esqr Deceased Late of Newbern in the County of Craven in 
No Carohna taken ye 17th day June 1760 by Jno. Starkey Admr: 



Five Negroe Men 
Four Negro Boys 
Three Negro Women 
Two Negro Girls 
Three Negroe Children 
IN All Nineteen 
Cattle in Town 
4 Cows & 3 Calves 
2 Stears 

Cattle at Plantation 
25 head of horn'd Cattle 
19 head of Sheep 
50 or 60 head of Hoggs 
6 Horses and Mares 

36 



Household Furniture 
4 Beds & furniture 
12 Leather Bottom Chairs 
6 straw Bottom Chairs 
Two Desks 
one Book Case 
Three Oval Tables 
one Tea Table 
Two Cases and Bottles 
Some China & Delph ware 
one Large Looking Glass 
Two Pr Dogg Irons 
Two Brass Kettles 
one Skillett 



562 



North Carolina Wills. 



one Pott Trammell 

Four Iron Potts 

Two Pott Hooks 

one Iron Kettle 

one Tea Kettle 

one Copper Coffie Pott 

Two Iron spitts 

Three pr. Brass candlesticks 

Two Dutch ovens 

one Copper Still & Worm 

Three Hand Mills 

Five stone Juggs 

Six pewter Dishes 

Eighteen pewter Plates 

Two pewter Basons 

One Siler Watch 

one Silver Punch Ladle 

Six Silver Tea Spoons 

one Pr Silver Tea Tongs 

Three Glass Decanters 

Wine Glasses 
one Tea Chest 
Six Dozn Bottles 
one Water stone 
Two Pr Stilliards 
two sets money scales & weights 
Five Gunns 

one P of PistoUs & houlsters 
one Cutlass 
one small sword 
four chests 
one Leather Trunk 
one square Table 
four spinning wheels 
one Cotton Ginn 
some wooden Vessells 
Plantation tools 
Four Ploughs 
six Hoes 
seven wood axes 
one Broad Ax 
two hand saws 
three Wedges 
two Reap Hooks 
two froes 

three grubbing hoes 
two hammers two Ox chains & 

Yoakes 
two Brans 
four scyths 
one bill hook 
two wire Sives 
two Carts and Gear 
Five Augers 
Five Ads 
two Cutt saws 
four Chizzells 
one square 
one Howell 
one file 



one drawg knife 

one gauge 

one Cooper Ax 

Two Grinstones 

Some Wearing Apparrell 

Mr. Merricks Bond for £266. 13.4 
in Bills About 10.00.0 
At Cape Fear 

Five head of Cattle gentle 

some wild cattle in ye Woods 

one Iron Pott 

five Do Wedges 

three old hoes 

two old axes 

one old trap and Chain 

one Plough share 
Law Books 

Cooks Reports 

Cooks Institutes ye 1st part 

Cook Upon Littleton 

Wingate Maxims 

Kibbles Reports 2 Volls. 

Modern Entries 2 Volls. 

Cowells Law Dictionary 

Danvers Abridgment 3 Vol. 

Finches Reports 

Nelsons Abridgment 3 Voll 

Larkutts Reports 2 Voll 

Levints Reports 3 Volls 

Cases in Chancery 

Woods Civil Law 

New Abridgment 2 Volls. 

Jacobs Law Dictionary 

Carters Reports 

Province Laws 

Conneticut Laws 

Plewdens Comentaries 

Pufendos Law of Nature & Nations 

Hughes Abridgment 2 Voll 

Hobarts Reports 

State Tryalls 2 Voll 

Stattutes 1 Voll 

Stattutes Abridged 6 Voll 

Hawkins Crown Law 2 Voll 

Jacobs Statutes Abridged 

Tryalls P Pais 2 Book 

Boham Cursus (?) Commellarius (?) 

Compleat Attorney 

Attorney Practice 2 Vo 

Lutwich Reports 

Law of Evidence 

Stiles Practical Register 

Jacobs Common Law 

Kjlbourns Justice 

Claytons Reports 

Attorney Pockett Book 2 Voll 

Jacob Treatise of Law 

Boham Institatis Clerricus 

Boham Cancellaria 

Fitz Harbertes Natura Brevum 



Inventories. 



563 



Presidents in Clerkship 

Law Quibbles 

Woods Institutes 2 Volls 

Law of Errors 

Shepherds President of Presidents 

Godolphins Orphan Legasy 

Carry Reports in Chancery 

Godolphins Admiralty Jurisdic- 
tion 

Modern Conveyency 

Coest (?) Scriveners Guide 

Moores Cases Abridged 

Morgans Modern Pleader 2 Vo 

English Liberties 

Kinchin on Courts 

Melloy ? Jure Maritime 

Marsh's ? New Cases 

Gilitons Law Epitomied 

Hales Pleas of the Crown 

Magna Charta with notes 

Law Abridged 

Pleaders Abridged 

Argument abt Ship Money 

Book of Presidents 

Presidents of Indictment 

Wingates Common Law 

Practice of Chancery 2 VoU 

Jacob Law Dictionary Abridged 

Modern Entries 

Topick on ye Laws of England 

Dawsons Origina Legam 
Books of Divinity 

A Large Bible in folio 

One Do Do Quarto 

One Prayer Book 

Bish W on ye Trinity 

Religious Philosipher 3 VoU 

Barrows Sermons 

N England Psalms 2 Books 

Peters Revelation Revealed 

Scripture Sufficiency 

View of Popery 

Doctrines of Originall sin 

Mahews Sermons 2 Volls 

Religion in Nature Delineated 

Rellbewells Practical Believer 

Lock on Education 

Essay Against Popery 

Blackmore on Job 

Course of Catechising 

Hammons Practical Catechism 

Watts Hymns 

English Manual 

Thoughts on Education 

Essay on Man 

Youngs Poems on ye Last Day 

Defence of ye 3 Letters 

Some Loose Sermons 
History &c &c 

Bundys Roman History 



Gages Survey wth Notes 

Telemachus 

Marriners Jewell 

Jenkins Tracts 

History of Pirates 

Bailies English Dictionary 

Cole Do Do 2 Books 

Chubs Tracts 

Plutrachs Lives 

Wars of Ittaly 

Oats Narrative 

Echards History of England 

Bacons Silva Silvanum 

Lattin Dictionary 

Hattens Merchants Magazine 

Ovids Epistles Latin 

Euclid Elements 

Thompsons Seasons 

Plutrachs Morralls 

Ciceros Morralls 

Life of Iving David 2 Vol! 

Hammons Surveyor 

Present State of England 

Latin phrase Book 

Letters on Several Ocassions 

Ovid in Latin 

Discourse on ye Revenue & Trade 

Walkers English Particles 

Salmons Surgery 2 Volls 

Echards Classical Dictionary 

Latin Rudiments 

Hadneys Trigonometry 

Cicero Orationis 

Marcus Antonius 

Annals of King George 6 years 

Lelands Works 

Locks Letters 

Derhams Lectures 

Mallbranch after Truth 

Turkish Spy 7 Voll 

Rapines Critical work 1st Voll 

Tolaud Philipic Orations 

Etheringedels Works 2 Voll 

Popes Poems 

Virgil in Latin 

2 Greek Lexicons 

History of Georgia 

English Gramar 

King of ye Heathen Gods 

Greek Grammar 

History of ye Popish Plots 

Mageas French Grammar 

Virgils Travettae 

Present State of Europe 3d VoU 

State of 
Perigrine Pickle 2 Voll 
Cato's Letters 6 Voll 
Joe Anderson 2 Vo 
Ovid in Latin 
Cockers Arithmetick 



564 North Carolina Wills. 



Spanish Dialogues Latin Tragodys 

Marsays Travells Lives of Illustrious Men Latin 

Escharts Discription of Ireland Meade on Poisons 

Corderi Latin Ingarties Guager 

Journey through England Brevium Concillium 

Lucans Pharsalia Romand Antiquities 

Marshalls Epigrams Mathematicale Dictionary 

De Clerks Surgery Bohuns Geographical Dictionary 

Drydens Poems 

John Starley Esqr. Admr of all and Singular the goods & Chattels 
rights & Credits that were of Mr. Jeremiah Vail deceased personally appear- 
ed before me & made Oath in due form of Law, that the above is a just 
& true Inventory of the Goods & Chattels above mentioned that have 
come to his hands. Fredk Jones 



North Carolina, Pitt County 

AN INVENTORY of the Goods and Chattels of the Estate of WUliam 
Watkins Deceasd. 

one Case & Eleven Bottles 1 Case twelve 1 Do twelve 1 Do 
Nine Bottles 1 Desk 2 small tables 1 square table 2 Chests 
14 Chairs 1 small Loking Glass 1 Slate 3 tin Canesters 1 pickle 
Bottle 1 tin Candlestick 2 Do iron 2 Hackkles 1 oyl flask 1 pair 
Stilyards 1 Lantern 1 Iron Ladle 1 pair fier tongs 1 pair hand Bellows 
1 Box Iron 2 heater 2 hors bells 1 Gunshot Bag powder horn 
1 pr Candle snufs 2 Bibles 1 psalter 1 prayer Book 1 sermon 
Book 1 old Book 1 almanack 1 kee hole saw 1 half hour Glass 
1 Courriers knife & steal 1 Box & old Irons 1 tin Collender 
1 Chafen dish 5 files 4 Rasps 1 saw set 4 spike Gimblets 3 plaig 
Irons 1 pr Pinchers 1 pr Nippers 2 Cross saw files 1 ink Bottle 
1 Shoe knife 5 shoe awls 3 Small Bottles 2 Small Vials 
1 Cowshen 11 Gimblets 1 Carpenters Rule 1 file 3 pr. Money 
Scales & Weights 1. Griddle 3 Spectacles 1 paper fish hooks 2 peice 
Sealling wax 1 paper awl blades 1 pack Cards 1 Nutmeg greater 
4 pen knives 2 pr. harness 6 stays 14 Earthen Bowles 1 flask Bottle 
1 Pr hors fleams 1 Leather pocket Book 1 Bridle Bit & Spur 
1 Stock Lock 8 Candle molds 6 Earthen Dishes 6 gallon porrengers 
14 teaspoons 12 stone Cups & 10 Sausers 1 gallon Porrenger 6 Earth- 
en plates 2 Quart pots 2)^ pints 1 pint 1 Gil pot 4 tea pots 1 sugar bowl 
1 muster'd pot 1 Salt seller 1 peper Box 2 horn tumblers 1 horn 
Drinking Glass 2 Dippers 5 mugs 1 Tea kittle 1 Coffee pot 1 Copp 
sauce pan 3 old mugs 7 tumblers 4 Drinking Glasses 6 Small Bowls 
8 Club Bottles 2 stone mugs 1 Butter Boat 5 silver teaspoons 
1 silver sugar tongs 1 Glass milk pot 6 Cliainy Cups 5 saucers 1 tea 
strainer 1 peic hourglass 2 Enjoin pots 1 pan 1 pint Scilet 12 Case Knives 
21 forks 2 gack knives 2 Earthen Butter pots 2 sugar Boxes 2 sugar 
tubs 1 wood funnell 1 Brass Ladle 1 Chopping knife 1 Dryping pan 
6 Stone Jugs 4 Stone pickles 1 stone pitcher 1 Earthen pitcher 
1 small Earthen Dish 25 pewter plates 13 pewter Basons 6 pewter 
Dishes 14 pewter spoons 3 Earthen pans old pewter Dishes &c 
1 yellow porrenger 1 tea cup 2 hones 1 Rasor 2 small Vials 

1 pr. Spoon molds 1 Copper Cock 5 Large Drum Hooks 2 Dawlen bits 

2 knife Cases 1 Girt & web 1. Bag peper 1 Bag alspice senek snakeroot 
1 Bag Coffee 1 pr. Iron Dogs 3 old Sifters 1 old search 3 Cakes Choco- 
late & 2 pieces 1 Cork scrue 5 Rep Hooks 9 pr. old Cards 1 Coffee 

mill 1 Pr Leather Bags 3 Straw Baskets 2 baskets 1 Linning wheel small 

matter yewpon 2 Buckets 1 old Real 1 Flower tub 

1 old powdering tub 4 pr wood scales 1 peice Cholk 

6 Bedsteds 6 Beds 2 Rugs 3 Bed Quilts 3 Blankets 5 Mats 



Inventories. 565 



1 hide 10 Sheets 5 Bolster 4 pillar 4 table Clothes 4 Napkins 

9 Bolls yarn 8 Bolls tow 3 Combs 1 Bunch Cord line 3 Money Bags 

7 old knives 13 pipes 1 Lump Allom parcel old Almanacks 2 fishing lines 

1 paper salt peter 1 Cork scrue 1 Cork scrue 33 Bols Cotten 1 Bob hook 
4 peices Brimstone 2 Lancets 2 Iron Scillits 13^ yards homspun 
Cloth 1 sword 1 small Baskets 47 fowls 18 Sheep 7 Geese thirteen 
pounds five shilling & eight pence prock money 

4 Iron pots 2 frying pans 3 Club axes 1 Broad 2 Grubing 

4 weeding hoes 2 hilling hoes 2 pr pot hooks 3 Rack hooks 1 horse 2 

mares 1 New saddle 1 old Do 1 halter 1 Bridle 1 old halter 1 hand saw 

2 old Coopers axes 1 Croze 1 trowel 1 Bung borer 2 azdees 2 Draw knifes 
1 hatchel Lathen hamer 1 pr. wood Compasses 4 augers 5 Chizels 

1 gauge 1 Rown shave 1 pr Sheep Shears 1 pr old Shears 1 vice 
1 hand Jointer 1 Brand Iron 1 taper bit 1 pr Lead Lines 1 old ax 

3 old hoes 2 Iron Ring 2 Iron handles 2 harrow hoes 1 Loom 4 shkels 

1 pr tempels 1 Iron Spit 2 scures 2 pr hand Irons 2 old Linning wheels 
1 Cloth Rake 2 Cowpers Gointrs 2 woolling wheels 1 Yi Barrel salt 

4 old Barrels 1 old keg 1 Do 1 Dying tub 1 Vinegar Barrel 1 Chest 
with tobacco 1 Saddle Cloth some oyl 1 Dowlen bit 1 frow 4 Iron wedges 
1 steal trap Cros cut saw Carpenters adze 3 peices Sea Cow hide 

4 fishing lines 29 tras hoops 4 Brick molds 1 Gord with trumpery 

5 Iron Hoops 1 whip saw 1 square 1 Rope 4 piecies Large parcel 
wool parcel tow parcel flax in the straw 2 Cags Feathers 3 sider 
Barrels 1 old Barrel 2 peicies Drift Leather 2 peicies Leather 

9 small mugs 1 pewter tankard 5 small pitchers 1 Brass pepper box 

1 Egg sheer 1 stone mug 1 butter pot 1 pickle tub 

2 winding Blades 2 sider Barrels 2 Large fat Gords 

2 Earthen pecies 1 peice Beas wax few peicies tallow 1 old Riddle 

2 old Bowls & 1 old tray 2 old Earthen pots 1 powdering tub 2 fat gords 

3 Gallon hogs fat 2 midlens bacon peice Barrel soap 

1 hand mil 2 tubs 2 pales 1 piggen 2 small ropes 2 Cart Bodies 1 pr wheels 

2 Cart saddle 1 pr hames 3 pieces Leather 5 Raw hides 1 Rope 7 Baskets 
2 Riddles 22 sider Barrels 4 old hogsheads 6 old Barrels 1 old keg 

1 Large Gord 5 trus hooks 1 Large Box 1 worping Box & Bars 

8 trushooks parcel Green tobacco 1 Garden Rake trifle Cedar 
parcel peas in hull 3 Bushels peas about five Bushels wheat about 2 
Bushels Flax seead 1 Byshel Beans about 3 Barrels Corn 2 Grind 
stones 1 sider trough & Basket 1 ferry flat 2 Flax Brakes 2 old Barrels 

1 peck Lime 1 keg white oak Barrel timber 2 plows 1 Still tub 1 Gallon 
Molasses 4 pound Brown sugar 2 Do Loaf Sugar 1 half Bushel 

2 Barrels Brandy 1 Do with twenty eight Gallon 2 Bottles Rum 
7 Bottles Brandy 1 Bottle 1 flat iron 1 Bag 8 Candles half 

a Bushel of flor half a bushel of risce a parsel of 

Cotton Som broke flat 3 Chamber pots 5 sides of Lather 1 yarling 

skin and 2 peceis of Lather 1 pack of ingons 1 wollet 2 gallons of 

honny monney 5 shillings and a pence quart of oyle 3 skanes and 1 ball 

of yearn a smal remnent of spun Cotten and tow, a few oyster shells a 

few Bricks, fother in Stacks 

16 head of Cattle 63 head of hogs 64 barrels 2 Bushels of Corn 

62 Bushels of Foaters & 

a Small parcel of Powder and Shot James Cason 

North Carolina ss. 

James Cason Executor of the last Will and Testament of William Wat- 
kins deceased maketh Oath and Saith that the foregoing Account contains 
a true and perfect Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of his said Testator 
come to this Deponent hands Custody Power or possession 

James Cason 
Sworn this 4th day of November 1773 Before me 

Jo. Martin 
(Pitt Co.) 



566 North Carolina Wills. 



A JUST AND TRUE INVENTORY of the Goods and Chattels Rights 
and Credits that were of Sarah West at the time of her Death, taken 
the 25th day of January, 1758, Vizt. 

Four Houses and Lots on Pollocks Street, No. 360, 361, 362, 363 

Fourteen Pounds, Eight Shillings in Silver 

Five Pounds Sixteen Shillings and six Pence in Bills 

Four Feather Beds and four Bedsteads 

Two Rugs and four Blankets 

Four Gownes, Six Petticoats 

A Piece of Country Cloth 

Patter for a Gown 

1 CalUco Bed Gown 

1 Flannel Bed Gown 

1 blue Broad Cloth Cloke 

1 yard 3^ Calico 

1 Silk Bonnet & 1 check'd one 
Quarter of a yd Country Cloth 

2 Shifts & Caps, 4 Ribbands 

2 Silk Handkerchiefs 

1 Checked Apron, 2 Pair of Stockings, 2 Pair of Shoes, " 
1 Pair of Leather Gloves 

1 Pair of Silver Sleeve Buttons 

3 Mats, 1 small Trunk, one Chest, 

6 new Dishes and 4 old one, 12 new Plates, 
and 6 old ones, 2 new Basons and 4 old ones, 

6 new blue and white Earthen Plates 

4 Pewter Spoons, 5 Earthen Dishes, 4 Earthen plates 2 Earthen 
Pans, 3 Earthen Butter Pots, 1 Earthen pitcher 

7 Earthen Coffee Cups, Yi Gallon Earthen Jug, 6 Coffee Bowls 

2 Stone Muggs, 2 Earthen Pint Muggs, 1 large stone jugg 
9 Iron Potts, 1 Iron Kettle, 1 Skillet 

Five Tongs, Box Iron & Heaters 

1 Tea Pot, 6 Cups & Sasers a House Lock 

4 Punch Bowls Four Dozen Bottles 

7 Glass Tumblers 1 large Tray 

2 drinking Glasses 2 Butter Tubbs 

1 Funnel 2 Pepper Boxes 2 Sifters 

2 Pair Pot hooks 2 Pair Scales & Weights 

1 Pot Rack 8 lb spun Cotton 

2 Candlesticks 1 Water Pail 
6 Tea Spoons 2 Sugar Boxes 

a Sun. Dial 8 wooden Trenchers 

8 Kn jves & 5 Forks 2 Wooden Bowls 
old F'esh Forks 1 Wooden Ladle 
2 Linnen Wheels Twenty Barrels 

2 Woolen Wheels One Bear Barrel 

3 Tables 1 jill Pot 

8 Cheers 1 Tin Sauce Pan 

5 Stools 1 Butter Churn 
1 Looking Glass half a Bushel 

1 Chamber Pot 1 Pair Pockets 

2 Pair of Cotton Cards Shoe Buckles 
2 washing Tubs Two Combs 

1 Spice Mortar 1 Pair of Spectacles 

1 Iron Pesel 1 Iron Ladle 

2 Axes 2 Hoes one Pound 11 Shillings that was owd 
1 Hand Mill her at her Death, unpaid 

8 Basketts 33 yeards of Cloth 

1 Tea Canester 3 quarters of a yd of Linnen 



Inventories. 



567 



Quarter yd of Calicoe 

2 Pocket Books 

1 Cow Bell 

1 Hamer 

6 Pounds & half and 5 ounces 

of Cotton 
1 pair of winding 
Blaids 



1 Bawl of yarn 

2 Rowling Pins 

and a small quantity of Nails 

Three yeards and better of Country 

Cloth 

Nineteen Fowls 

Two Gimbletts 

6 Books 



AN INVENTORY of the Goods in Store, Household, Goods Negroes, 
Horses, Cattle and other Effects belonging to the Estate of the late 
Coll Caleb Wilson of Currotuck in North CaroUna Deceas'd as 
taken August the 30th 1754 



Goods in Store 
Rum 4 Hogsheads 
Tallow 10 Pounds 
Wax 75 M Pounds 
Gunn Powder 33^ Pounds 
Salt Petre 26 M Pounds 
AUom 29^ Pounds 
Leather Chairs 1 Dozen 
Small Trunks Two 
Still Worm, &c a Capp One each 
Spinning Wheels Three 
Scythe & Stone One 
Scikles Eight 
Vicos Two 
Brass Cocks Three 
Case of Bottles Two 
Tinn Funnels Four 
Fishing Scein One 
Fish Giggs Two 
Iron Barrs Three 
Nails Double Tens Ten Thousand 
Old Gunns Three 
Heaters One pair 
Razors 2 Doz 4 r 
Spectacles Three pair 
Snuff Box One 
Clasp Knife One 
Shoemaker Awls 4 Doz & 10 awl 
Gimbletts 2 Doz & 1 G 
Dowling Bitts Four 
Plaining Irons Ten 
Candle Snuffers Four pair 
Croze Irons Two 
Files Five 
Augers Eight 
Chizel One 
Drum Hooks Four 
Marking Irons One pair 
Womens Thimbles 6 Doz & 10 ths 
Sewing Needles Eight Papers 
Knitting Needles Five pair 
Crane One 

Old Mill Stone One pair 
Slaizos Four 



Fishing Hooks Five 
Ink Stand pewter Two 
Measures pewter three 
Gunn Flints 240 
Leaden Weights 14, % Pounds 
Scales Large One pair 
Money Do & Weights One Pair 
Earthen Bowls large Forty Six 
small Twenty four 

Cups & Saucers 1 Doz & J^ 

Dishes Fifteen 

Plates 12 Doz & 3^ 
White Linnen 6 pieces & 17 yards 
Brown Holland 63<i yards 
Flower Chints Q}4 yards 
Callico IM yards 
Muslin 1% yards 
Buckram 1 piece & 14 
Tape 10 small Bunches 
Silk Laces Fourteen 
Old Fann one 
Stockings worsted Two pair 

Negroes 26 pair 
Wadding 13 Yards 
Duroy 9 Yards 
Shalloon One Yard 
German Serge One Yard 
Paper 3 Rhme: 18 Quires 
Playing Cards Six packs 
Testament One 
Ginger 44 Pounds 
Bradds 200 
Thread 12 Pounds 
Buttons Mettal Large 613^ Doz 
Small 24 Doz 

Mohair Large 32 Doz 
Small 103^ Doz 
Mohair 13^ Pounds 
Hatt Bands Two 
Woman's Short Cloak One 
Spades Two 
Stillyards One pair 
Chalk 71 Pounds 
Old Iron 520 Pounds 



568 



North Carolina Wills. 



Old Lead 91 Pounds 


Deer Skin Drest Two Pounds 


Pork 109 Barrels 




Raw IM Pound 


Salt a large Quantity the Number of Old Chest One 




Bushels as yet 


unknown 


Old Cases without Bottles Two 


Cork Wood 3^ Pounds 


Beans 8 Bushels 




Small Paterera One 


Sheep Sears Two 


pair 






Negroes. 




Men 


Women 


Boys 


Girls 


Harry 


Vinor 


George 


Pender 


Pomp 


Phillis 


Bristol 


Rose 


Coffee 


Moll 


Phillip 


Suckie 


Ocra 


Beauty 


Ambrose 


China 


Phillip 


Nany 


Jo 


Patience 


Charles 


Dinah 


Sam 


Abba 


No 


Sarah 


Tom 


Dinah 


6 


Amber 


Ishmael 


Sarah 




Tallakin 


Affrica 


Rachel 




Rachell 


Daniel 


Rachel 




Kink 


Ned 


No 




No 


Peter 


10 




11 


Je£fry 

Tom 

Will 

Davy 

Dick 

No 

17 





The Whole Number being 44 

Household Goods Stock &c 
Beds with Furniture Seven 
Beds with Sheet & Rugg Three 
Chest of Drawers One Sett 
Desk One 

Desk with Looking Glass One 
Looking Glasses Four 
Chair Leather Six 

Cain Ten 
Leather Couch One 
Tables Oval Five 

• Square Two 
Chests Cedar Two 
Trunks Leather Two 

Small Five 
Silver Tankard One 

Spoons large Twelve 
Tea Eight 

Watch One 

Hilted Sword One 
Gold Button Sleeve four pair 

Rings Six 

Bobs Two pair 
China Bowles Three 

Plates Eleven 
Cupps and Saucers Five 
Milk Pott One 
A Small parcell of Glasses 
Pictures with Frames Three 

Without Eleven 



Chairs Flagged Three 
Candlesticks Five 
Warming pan Brass One 
Spice Mortar One 
Cold Still One 
Pewter Basons Five 

Dishes Eight 

Plates 2 Doz & 11 

Tea Pott One 
Iron Kettle One 

Potts Six 

Pestal One 

Spitts Three 

Doggs Two pair 

Pot Hooks Five pair 

Pott Tramels Four pair 
Box Iron & Heater One 
Flatt Irons One pair 
Augers Eight 
Knives Seven 
Forks Ten 
Ladle, Grid Iron, Frying pan. One 

each 
Flesh Forks One pair 
Fire Tongs One pair 
Toaster & Bird Spitt 
Axes Nine 
Cards Three pair 
Hoe's Weeding Twelve 
Grubing two 



Inventories. 



569 



Pad lock Three 

Cross Cutt Saw and File One 

Saw Rest One 

Plows Weeding Four 

Sheer two 
Brass Kettle old One 

Skellett One 
Candle Molds Seven 
Tinn panns Eight 

Cannisters Four 
Gunns Three 
Pockett Pistols One pair 
Spinning Wheels Three 
Saddle & Bridles Mens Two 
Still Cap & Kettle old One 
Tinn Funnell One 
Spoon, Button & Bullet molds 

One pr each 
Razors Two 
Stone One 

Old Iron A Small parcell 
Carts old Four 
Gauging Rod One 
Wooden Pails Two 

Piggins Two 

Cann One 
Waiter One 

Flower & Soap Tubbs One each 
Basketts Two 
Large Bottles Two 
Carboy One 
Juggs Stone Two 
Butter Potts Six 
Measures Wooden Three 



Grind Stones One 
Search One 
Sifters Two 
Chamber potts Two 
Chocolate grater One 
Books of Difft Sorts One Doz: 
Ladle tree One 
Money Scales old One pair 
Earthen Bowles Ten 
Cask Hogshds 38 
Barrells 43 
Small Nine 
Chest & Box old One each 
Leather Nine sides 
Cow Hides Three 
Smiths Tools A Parcell 
Coopers Tools A Parcell 
Horses Ten 
Mares Eight 
Colts Four 
Sheep 142 Hd 
Cows and Claves 51 
Other Cattle 192 Hd 
Hoggs, Sows, Shoatea Barrows, 

piggs &c 454 Hd 
£ 8 d 
Cash 20:19:4 
Steel Trapps Two 
Case Bottles Five 
Pettioger, Anchor & Cable, One 

each 
Cedar posts for House Framing, 

Fourteen 

Sarah Wilson 
Daniel Sweeny 



September Genl Court 1754 

The within Inventory was Sworn to by Sarah Wilson & Daniel Sweeny 
in open Court ordered to be Certified Jno Snead Clk 



INVENTORY of the Estate of William Wilton Deed Taken Newbern 
14th January 1773 



One Negro Woman & Child 
One Map 

three Bedds, 2 bolsters, 1 Pr 
pillows 

5 Blanketts, 2 Pr Sheets 

1 Coverlaid, Curtain Teaster &c 

not Compleat 

2 Bedsteds 

1 Large Mahogony Square Table 
1 Walnut Tea Table 
1 Small Maple Table 
1 Pine Ironing Table 

6 Rush Bottom Cheers 
1 Winsor Chair 

1 Pr of Large brass headed hand 
Irons 



1 pr brass headed Shovel & tonges 

1 pr Common hand Irons 

1 pr Do Tongs 

1 Warming Pan 

1 Large heir Trunk 

1 Small Trunk Gilt 

1 Mehogony Tea Chist 

1 Large Painted Sygar Cannister 

7 Silver Table Spoons 

6 Silver Tee Spoons 

1 Pr Silver Tea Tongs 

1 Sett of Chinea Cups & Saucers not 

Compleat 
3 Stone Teapots & 1 Coffee pott 
3 Delph Bowls 
3 Glass Tumblers 



570 



NoETH Carolina Wills. 



1 Small Looking Glass 

1 Pr wine Glasses 

6 Yellow Stone Plates 

2 Pr of Brass Candle Sticks 

3 Smoothing Irons 

1 Iron Tea Kettle 

2 Iron potts; & pott Hooks 
1 Small Iron Kettle 

1 Large Brass Wash Kettle 

2 Smaller Brass Kettles 

1 pr of Pott Racks 
5 pewter dishes 

2 pewter Basons & 1 porringer old 

5 Soop Plates pewter 

6 flatt Do Do 
1 pewter Quart Mug 
1 Frjdng Pan 

1 Grid Iron 

1 Iron Dutch Oven 

1 baking Iron or Griddle 
5 white Stone Oval dishes 

4 wt Stone Plates 

2 pr Stilyards 

1 Tin Cullender 

1 Saftre 

1 Wollen Spinning Wheel 

a parcel of Old Books 

Lex Mercatorie in folio New 

1 Walnut Cradle 

1 pr of Chair Wheels Old 

3 Handsawes 

4 Cart Wheel boxes 

1 Hilling Hoe 

5 Narrow Axes (New 

2 Broad Axes (Old 

1 Hatchett & 1 Wood Axx 
1 Cooper Ades 1 Howel 

3 Drawing knives 
5 Spoke Shaves 

1 Cooper Crose Iron & Stock 
10 Augres of different Sizes 

2 broad Chizzels, 1 Wimble 
5 Iron Hinges Old 

4 Rasps 3 files 
1 House Bell 

1 Iron Dogg for timber 
4 Narrow Chizzells 

1 Pr Coopers Compasses 

2 Goughes 1 Spike Gimblet 

2 Steel Gun Chargers 

3 Brass Cocks 2 old do 

the Remains of an Old Clock 
Some Old Iron Trumpery 
a Parcel of Slate Pensils 

2 Lead Weights 

3 Barrells of Oakam 

1 Small box of Indigo 

2 Old Tea Kittles 

1 Watering Pott 1 Spare Girt 
1 Mans Saddle 



1 ChoUar & Hames old 

1 pr Joyners Compass 
6 Jarrs & Crocks 

6 Juggs wth Vinnegar &c 

2 Willow Baskets 1 Tap borer 
a Parcel of Bottles 

4 Wooden Tubs & pails 

2 Keggs 

1 Gun 

1 Large Steel Mill 

1 Gray Horse 

1 Mare 

35£ Cash or Prock in Mrs. Jane 

Wiltons hands 

Thirty five Pound. 

From St. Eustatia Came to hand the 

8 of April 1773 A chestlCon- 

taining 
1 Silver watch 

1 pr Goold buttons 

2 Silver table spoons 
four Do. Tea Spoons 

one pr Silver Knee buckles 

two Silver Stock buckles 

one Brass Cock 

a burning Glass 

one Cloth & one bucke brush 

a Case with 4 Razors 1 old bottle 

one Hone & one pr Suzors 

two small Hammers 

three old Coats 

five pair old breeches 

1 Sutuit Coat 

five linnen westcoats 

one Cloth Do 

three pair drawers 

one Pr white Gloves 

Eight White Shirts 

two Check Do 

two pr trowsers 

four Hand towels 

Four Stocks 

one Linnen & two Woollen Caps 

one pair Mitts 

Seven pair Thread Stockings 

three pair worsted Do 

three pieces bed Curtains 

twenty two feet light Colrd Silk 

twenty two Do dark brown Do 

twenty one Do Muslin 

a Gown & two Sheets 

one Table Cloth & one Old Hatt 

one Cut & two tail wigs 

one pr Books 

a pair Shoes & pr Slippers 

a Cott feather bed pillow & blanket 

a Chart for the English pilot 

a Do for the W India Do 

a Callender 

two pocket Books with papers 



Inventories. 



571 



two pilloe Cases 
two linnen Handns 
one Silk Do 
one Old Gun 



three pieces Chec 

one Remnant Do 

A Pair Silver Shoe buckles 

a Tunick 



Personally appeared before me William Rumsay the Acting Executor 
the Wife of William Wilton deceased and made Oath on the Hold Evan- 
gelist of Almighty God that the foregoing Account contains a true Inven- 
tory of the Estate & Effects of his said Testator as has as yet come to his 
Hands powor or possession Jo. Martin 



Sale of Sundrys belonging to the Estate of WilUam Wilton 


at Venue this Eleventh day Feby 


1773. 


1773 Goods Sold. 


To Whom 


69 weight okam at 208 P 


MrThosHaslen 13.9 


2 Narrow Axes 


do 6.0 


2 Old Axes 


Martin Worsley 4. 1 


2 broad Axes 


do 3. 


1 Grubing hoe & 1 axx 


Thos Haslen 8. 


1 Old hand saw 


Cash 2. 7 


1 do do 


Timy Clear 2. 10 


1 do do 


Ednd Wrenford3.6 


2 Drawing knives 


Cash 3.4 


1 do do 


Martin Worsley 1.6 


1 Gimblet & 1 Tap borer 


William Ramsey 1 . 5 


2 Augers 


Timy Clear 2. 


2 do 


Timy Clear 2. 


2 do 


Cash 2.7 


2 do 


Cash 2.3 


2 do 


Cash 2. 


2 do 


Wm Ramsey . 4 


4 Spoke Shave 


Cash 2. 


3 Small Chizells 


Timy Clear 1. 


2 do. do. 


Wm Ramsey 1 . 2 


2 Compasses 


Counsil Bryan . 9 


1 Chizzel &c 


Martin Worsley 1 . 4 


4 Brass Cocks 


do 7. 


1 gun Charger &c 


Council Bryan . 7 


1 Small bell & Charger 


John Edge Thomlinson 3 


1 Pewter Pint & Pr Sheeres 


Martin Worsley 2 


Parcel of Old Tasps & files 


do 1.2 


2 Old Tea Kittles 


Martin Worsley 2. 


1 Cooper Compass & Howell 


do 3. 


1 Croze 


do 3.10 


1 Adds Wimble &c 


do 2.4 


1 Grubing Hoe 


Timy Clear 2. 


2 Lead ^ieghts 


Martin Worsley 2.7 


1 Hold fast & tasp 


Timy Clear 1.6 


1 Pair of fire Tongs 


Martin Worsley 3. 6 


5 Old Hinges 


Counsil Bryan 3.7 


1 Draw of broken ware 


Martin Worsley 1 . 4 


1 Girt, Mallet & Hammar 


Bazil Smith . 8 


1 Old Jack 


Timy Clear 3.6 


Parcel Slate Pensills 


Bazil Smith 2. 9 


Carried over 


£5.16.1 



572 



JSToETH Carolina Wills. 



Brought forward 


£5.16.1 


1 Box of Fish Hooks & flints 


Counsil Bryan 1 . 


1 Pr of Cart Boxes 


Bazil Smith 1 . 6 


IPr do 


Timy Clear 1. 


1 pr of mens Old boots 


do .6 


1 Pott Trammel 


Martin Worsley 5. 


1 Pr of Steelyards 


do 5 


1 pr do 


do 10. 1 


1 pr of pott Trammels 


do 5.5 


1 Hoe & garden rake 


Council Bryan 3.9 


1 Spit & old frying Pan 


Martin Worsley 4. 


1 Mans Saddle 


Bazil Smith 9.6 


1 Pr Iron Hand Irons 


Edmd. Winford8.6 


1 Pr Chollar & Hames 


John Kennedy Sr 2. 10 


1 Woollen Wheel 


Jno Harris 6. 10 


5 Empty Cask at 4d 


Martin Worsley 1.8 


1 Old Chair Wheels & body 


Council Bryan 2. 16.0 


1 Gray Horse 


Timy Clear 8.0.0 


Some old books 


Mr. Hatch 1.4 


2 Books No Carolina Laws 


Timy Clear 1.10 


1 Lex Merestorie 


WmRumsey 1.0.0 


2 old Books 


do 2.2 


1 old Case 


do 1.1 


1 Bed & furniture 


Jane Wilton 3.0.0 


1 Bed bolster & Pillows 


do 3.5 


IBed 


do 2.0.0 


1 Large Mehogony Table 


do 2. 15 


1 Sugar Canister Tea Chest • 


& 


Trunk 


do 1.0.0 


1 Pr brass head Hand Irons, Shovel 


& tongs 


do 1.6 


1 Warming Pan 


do 1.0.0 


1 doz Rush bottom Chairs 


do 1.1 


1 Small Case & bottles 


do 5 


1 Walnut Tea Table 


do 1.6 


1 Small Table 


do .6 


1 Old Pine table 


do .2.4 


7 Silver Table Spoons at lis pr 


do 5.19.0 


6 Tea Spoons & a pr of Tonges 


do 2.7 


}4 doz Yellow Stone Plates 


do 0.3.6 


a parcel of Trumpery on the Man- 


tle piece 


do 0. 10 


1 Hair Trunk 


do 17.8 


Some Old Delph Bowles &c 


do 3.4 


Carried forward 


£48.11.1 


brought forward 


£48.11.1 


1 Map & Small Looking Glass 


Jane Wilton 0.2.4 


3 white Stone dishes & Cheese 




toaster 


do 0.10.4 


}/2 doz white Stone dishes & plates 


do .4 


2 Pewter Dishes 


David Evens 6. 8 


1 do do 


cash 2.4 


5 do Soop plates 


Davd Evens 9.4 


7 do flat plates 


Jane Wilton 7.4 


1 Pewter Bason &c 


do 2.6 


1 Porringer & 1 decanter 


do 1.0 



1 pewter Quart & Some Patty pans do 2.8 

1 pair Brass Candlesticks David Evans 10 . 8 



Inventories. 



573 



1 pair do 

1 Griddle 

1 Iron Tea Kettle 

1 Dutch Oven 

1 Iron Pott 

1 Iron Do. 

1 Griddle Bearer 

1 Brass Kettle 

1 large Do. 

1 Old do 

1 Frying Pan 

1 Washingtub 

1 Grid Iron 

3 Smothing Irons 

1 Hammer & Funnil 
1 Safe 
1 Cradle, 
1 Chest 

1 Trunk & Water pail 

2 doz Empty bottles 
1 Bedstead & Cord 

the remains of an Old Clock 
1 Silver Watch 

1 Pr Gold Sleeve buttons 

2 Silver table spoons 

carried over 

Brought Over 

4 Silver tea Spoons 

1 pr Do Shoe buckles 
1 Cloth & buckle brush 

1 Case Razors &c 

2 Hammers 

a parcle of Old Clothes &c. 

2 piecis Silk 

7 yds. Muslin 

1 Cut & 2 tail wiggs 

1 pr Books 

1 pr Shoes & Slippers 

1 Cott, Feather Bed, pillow, 

Blanket 

2 Charts & Calander 
1 Silver Stock buckle 
1 Gun 

1 Do 

1 piece Checs 33 Elles is S9M yds 

1 piece do 34 Ells is 423^ yds 

1 ps do 34 Do 42 H yds 

1 doz Tea pots 

1 doz do 

1 doz Do 

1 doz do 

1 doz do 

1 doz plain do 

1 doz do 

1 doz do 

1 doz do 

1 doz do 

4 Tea pots 



Jane Wilton 4.4 

do 2.4 

do 2.0 

do 6.8 

do 5.0 

do 2.0 

do .8 

do 7.4 

do 2.0.0 
Levy Gill 2. 5 

Jane Wilton 5.6 

do 3.0 

do 2.8 

do 6.8 

do 1.6 

do 6.6 

do 12.4 

do 2.4 

do 1.0 

do at 2d pr 4.0 

do 5.0 
William Tisdale 3.0.0 

Jane Wilton 2.11.0 

do 1.6.4 

do 1.3.0 



£67.16.5 



£67.16.5 
Jane Wilton 14.0 

do 14.8 

do 2.10 

Captn. James Roberts 1.0.4 
Jane Wilton 2.6 

do 2.2.6 

> Claim'd by Jane Wilton 

James Aront 2. 10. 
John Duff 14.0 
Jane Wilton 10.0 
& 

do 2.0.0 

Capt. James Roberts 1.1.0 
Jane Wilton 6.10 
Timothy Clear 17.4 
Jno. Council Bryan 17. 1 
Jane Wilton @ 21d yd 2. 19. 65^ 
John Rumsey @ 213^ yd 3. 16. l^A 
Edward Franks 22 yd 3. 17. 11 
Council Bryan 13. 1 
William Rumsey 12.7 

Do 12.6 

Do 12.6 

John Johnston 12.6 
WilUam Rumsey 7.6 

do 6.0 

do 6.0 

do 7.0 

do 6 

do 1.10 



574 NoKTH Carolina Wills. 



5 Butter boats Jane Wilton 4.0 

14 Cups & Saucers John Davis 4.0 

2 Sugar Dishes Jane Wilton 4.2 
2 Wash Basons do 2.6 



£97.15.111^ 
Sheriffs Commission at 2^ P C Deducted 2. 8. 834 



£95. 7. 3 
Wm. Bryan Sher 



AN INVENTORY of the Estate of Mr. James Winright deed Taken the 
21st Day of Maye 1745 and Appraised by us the Subscribers Vizt. 

one old Negro Man Called Paul £80 

One Man York 150 

One Ditto Newton 200 

One Ditto George Rimaway if found & Returned 

sound & good 250 

One Boy Bedford 150 

One Woman, Moll old 100 

One older Ditto Pegg 000 

One Mulatto Wench Judy bound until she be 30 

years old 25 

One Horse Diamond 40 

One Ditto Prince a Stallion 20 

One Ditto Brandy 30 

One Ditto Spring 25 

One Ditto Squirrel 17 

One boat 25 

One petty Augre 20 

One large Connoe 8 

One Silver Watch — 

One old Rifled Gun 2 

One looking glass 15 

Two Oval Tables 10 

One old Desk 5 

One old Ditto Cedar 8 

One large Case of Bottles 10 

8 ews and Lambs 24 

7 Rams 10.10 

4 dry ews 8 

3 Weathers 6 

a Peel of fish hooks 3. 18 

a Peel of Books old 10 

13 quires of paper 3 

part of Two Setts of Surveyors Instruments 40 

One Small looking glass, one brass hilted Sword 

& one large Seal 6 

Three old Guns one no lock 5 

One Bullett Gun 10 

One pair of Money Scales & weight 3 

two pocket pistolls 5 

Two bridle Bits, one pair of Shot moulds, two 

files old pr Small Stylliards 3 

Carried over £1353 



Inventories. 575 



Brought Over •. £1353 

7 old chairs, 3.10 

2 pair StylUards old, one large & one Small 4. 

3 old pewter dishes & 1 doz plates 7. 

3 Razors one brass cock, 2 lancets, one tap borer &c 6.0 

2 New Sails for a boat not finished 16. 

}/2 Doz knives & forks & pr Sheep Shears 3.0 

One pair of Small Hand Irons & 2 Smoothing Irons 2. 10 

2 brass Candle Sticks 2 pr Snuffers 1 . 10 

One large Pott, Three Small Do & a pair of trammels 9.0 

Two old Beds one Sea Bed old Three Ruggs & Two Blancketts 45.0 

a Peel of Earthen Ware 5 . 

One old Warming pan one Spy glass 2 old Chests one old Grindstone 4. 10 

One old Saddle and Bridle 1. 10 

6 Cows and Calves 48. 0. 

One Cow & Yearling 



2 Three year old Heffers 
2 Three year old Stears 
One Bull 

Hefers 



at New found land 
plantation 



9.0.0 
18.0.0 
14.0.0 
3.0.0 
4.0.0 
4.0.0 



2 Yearling Heffers 
9 Cows and Calves 72. 0. 

3 Cows and Yearlings 27. 0. 

6 Dry Cows 36. 0. 

3 four year old Steers 27. 0. 

2 yearlings 8.0.0 

One Two year old 4.0.0 

One old Bull 7.0.0 



£1742.10.00 
13 barrels of Turpentine in the woods if full & 

Trimed 19. 10 

£1762. 

A Mabson 
David Shepard 
Chas Cogdell 
Thos Austin 

Brought Over £1762. 00. 

131 H pounds Course Musco Sugar at 4d P 

pound 26. 6.0 

141^ gallons Rum at 3s P Gallon 21. 15. 

In paper Currency 171 . 1.0 

£1981.2.0 

No. Carolina, Carteret County 

These may Certifie that Col. Thomas Lovick and George Read Exrs 
of Mr. James Winright deed Came before me One of his Majesties Jus- 
tices of the Peace and made Oath that the above is a just Inventory of the 
estate of the aforsd James deced. And in the Hands of the Widd 

Given under my Hand the 19th Day of June Anno Domini 1745 

A Mabson J P 

(Recorded in Book H Page 112) 



576 



North Carolina Wills. 



September the 8th Day 1750 

A TRUE AND PERFECT INVENTORY of the Goods and Chattels 
of John Worsley Juner Deed. 



Wearing Apparell 
1 Whitne Coat 
1 Dorged (?) Dito 
1 Ozbrs. Dito 
1 Home Spun Dito 
1 Pr of Duroys Breeches 
1 Pr of home spun do 

1 old Green Cotton Vest 
4 Pr of Stockings 

2 Country Cloath Vests 
1 Caster Hatt 

1 old Rackcoon Hatt 

3 Shirts 

1 Pr of Silver Shoe Buckels 
1 Pr of nee Buckels Dito 
3 feather Beds 
3 Boasters 

3 Rugs 

4 Pr of Sheets 

3 tabels 

1 Chest of Drawers 
1 Chest 

1 Dozn of Black Chears 
1 Coffee Mill 

1 Looking Glass 

4 Bed Steeds 

3 Linnen Wheels 

2 Woolen Ditto 

2 Pr of Cards 

1 Case with Eight Bottles 

4 Guns 

1 Weaving Loom 

3 Stays 

1 Pr of Worping Bars and Boxes 
3 Gallon Basons 

3 Large Supe Dishes 

4 flatt Dishes 

1 Small Supe Dish 
12 Plates Pewter 

1 Box Iron 

2 heetors 

2 Weeding hoes 
2 hilling hoes 
1 Grubing hoe 
4 Club axes 

1 Broad ax 

2 Coopers axes 

3 Cooppers add'es 
2 Drawing Knives 
2 Coopers Joyners 
Stocks & Irons 

1 Pr of Coopers Compass 

1 Croes and Iron 

1 Round Shave 

1 Dowling Stock & Bitt 



1 hand Saw 

}/^ a Cross Cut Saw 

2 hand Mills 

1 Pr of Mill Stones 

15 Sides of tan'd Leather 

2 Water Pales 
2 Piggons 

5 Iron Potts 

2 Iron Skillets 
1 frying Pan 

1 Scimer 

1 Pr of flesh forks 

3 Pr of Pott hooks 

2 Pr of Pott tramels 
1 Copper tee Kittel 
1 Iron Spitt 

1 Large Stone Buttor Pott 
1 Earthen Pott 
1 new Saddel 

1 old Dito 

2 Bridels 

1 horse Cart & Wheel 

2 Punch Boles 

6 Chyne Sasors 

3 Cups Dito 

1 old Brass Candelstick 

2 Earthen Jugs 
1 flax hackel 

1 Pr of Stillard 
1 Pr of Sheep Shears 
1 flack Brake 
1 Small Ink Jugg 

4 old Volloms of Books 
1 Spaid 

1 Chesel 
1 frow 

3 old hogsheads 
3 old Barrels 

1 Syphering Slate 
1 Large Cannue 
1 Weeding Plow 

1 Shear Plow 

7 mares 

5 horses 
14 Cows 

7 Calves 

7 year Olds 

2 too year old heffors 
2 4 Year Old Stears 

2 three Year Old Dito 

3 too year Old Dito 
2 Bulls 

2 hogs young & old 

8 yews 

8 Lambs 



Inventories. 577 



2 Weathers 1 Branding Iron 

3 Negro fellors 2 Old awgers 

1 Negro Woman 4 Reep Hooks 

2 Negro Boys 1 Rasor 

1 Negro Garl 1 Grindstone 

1 Meal Sifter 1 Brass Cock 

1 Pare of hand Irons 1 pair of Wedges Iron 

1 Box Iron Stand 

Mary Worsley admr 

Marey Worsley Porduced this within Inventory upon oath in Cort 
ordered that the Secretary have Notice thereof 

Test Phill Pritchett C Cort 
Filed 16th Novr. 1750. Recorded in folio 26, Book H. 



37 



INDEX 



PAGE. 

Adams, Abraham 7 

Allen, Eleazar 8 

Allen, Sarah 9 

Andrews, John 13 

Arenton, William 19 

Ashe, John Baptista 15 

Bailey, David 20 

Baker, Henry 23 

Barclift, John 25 

Barrow, William 29 

Bartram, William, Inventory 469 
Bartram, William, Jr., 

Inventory 471 

Batchelor, Edward 30 

Bates, Henry Lawrence 34 

Bell, Thomas 3G 

Benbury, William 38 

Bennet, John 39 

Bird, Valentine, Inventory.. 472 

Blackledge, Richard, Sr 41 

Blackledge, Richard, 

Inventory 475 

Blinn, Daniel, Inventory. . . . 476 

Blount, Benjamin 49 

Blount, Edward 51 

Blount, Elizabeth 52 

Blount, James 53 

Blount, John 56 

Blount, John 60 

Blount, Thomas 63 

Blount, William 65 

Blunt, James* 55 

Bond, John 67 

Bond, Vinyard 70 

Bond, William 73 

Bonner, Henry 74 

Bonner, John 76 

Bonner, Thomas 78 

Boone, James 79 

Boozman, Ralph 82 

Boyce, William 83 

Boyd, Thomas 85 

Brice, William, Inventory. . . 478 

Bryan, Ann 87 

Bryan, Ann, Inventory 478 

Bryan, Edward 89 

Bryan, Edward, Inventory. . . 478 

Bryan, Hardy 92 

Bryan, Simon 97 

Bryan, William 98 



PAGE. 

Bryan, William, Inventory.. 480 

Bryant, John 95 

Burial Grounds: 

Allen, Sarah 12 

Caswell, Richard 118 

Bundy, Benjamin 99 

Butler, John 101 

Calloway, Caleb 104 

Carr, William 106 

Carruthers, John 112 

Cartwright, William 107 

Chauncey, Edmud 114 

Charitable, Educational, and 
Religious Uses, Bequests 

FOR, BY: 

Bennet, John 39 

Duncan, Alexander 164 

Harvey, Thomas 231 

Times, James 265 

Paine, John 325 

Rieusett, Peter 374 

Walker, Henderson 436 

Winright, James 456 

Casewell, Matthew 122 

Caswell, Richard 118 

Cliiford, Thomas 124 

Collins, John 125 

Conway, Mary 127 

Corbin, Jean 134 

Corbin, Jean, Inventory 482 

Cotten, John 129 

Cotten, John 132 

Courtney, Robert 136 

Craven, James 139 

Creecy, Levy, Inventory 481 

Crisp, Nicholas 142 

DeRossett, Moses John 144 

Dobbs, Arthur 145 

Dobbs, Arthur, Inventory .... 484 

Douglass, James 148 

DuBois, John 150 

Dudley, Christopher 154 

Duckenfield, Nathaniel 155 

Duckenfield, William 161 

Duncan, Alexander 163 

Durant, George 165 

Durant, George 167 



580 



Index. 



PAGE. 

Eagles, Richard 168 

Eagles, Richard, Inventory . . 486 

Eaton, William 171 

Eborn, Henry 177 

Eborn, Nathaniel 180 

Eden, Charles 176 

Educational (see Charitable, etc. 
Purposes). 

Eubanks, George 182 

Eustace, Dr. John, Inventory 490 

Evans, Barwell 182 

Evans, Richard 184 

Falconer, Thomas 186 

Family Pictures Devised by — 
Jones, Wm. Harding 278 

Fendall, John 188 

Figures, Bartholomew 189 

Fonvielle, John 192 

Fortsen, Mary 196 

Francks, John Martin 197 

Fiancks, Martin, Inventory.. 494 

Fry, Thomas 200 

Goodlatt, Alexander 201 

Grainger, Caleb 202 

Gray, John 207 

Gray, John, Inventory 498 

Green, Farnifold 210 

Griffin, Edward 212 

Grist, Richard 214 

Hardy, John 465 

Hare, Edward 216 

Harrell, John 219 

Harrell, John 222 

Harrington, Humphrey 226 

Harris, John 225 

Harvey, Thomas 228 

Harvey, Thomas 230 

Hassell, John 251 

Hatch, Anthony 233 

Haywood, John 234 

Hecklefield, John 236 

Hecklefield, Jno., Inventory.. 499 

Henley, Peter 237 

Heritage, William 239 

Hill, Harman 247 

Hill, Harman, Inventory. . . . 500 

Hill, Isack 249 

Hodges, James 253 

Holebrough, Joseph 256 

Hoskins, Thomas 257 

Hunter, Isaac 258 

Hyrne, Henry 261 

Innes, James 265 



PAGE. 

Inventories : 

Bartram, William 469 

Bartram, William, Jr 471 

Bird, Valentine 472 

Blackledge, Richard 475 

Blinn, Daniel 476 

Brice, William 478 

Bryan, Ann 478 

Bryan, Edward 478 

Bryan, William 480 

Creecy, Levy 481 

Corbin, Mrs. Jean 482 

Dobbs, Arthur 484 

Eagles, Richard 486 

Eustace, Dr. John 490 

Francks, Martin 494 

Gray, John 498 

Hecklefield, Jno 499 

Hill, Harman 500 

Isler, Christian 501 

Johnston, Gabriel 501 

Kennon, William 507 

LeBlanc, Peirre 507 

Lovett, Richard 508 

Maule, John 513 

Milner, James 514 

Nelson, Thomas 522 

O'Brian, Darby 525 

Pilkington, Seth 525 

Pollard, James and Ann.. 529 

Pollock, CuUen 531 

Porter, John Peyton 534 

Porter, John Swann 534 

Reed, James 537 

Sanderson, Joseph 542 

Sanderson, Richard 543 

Shepard, David 544 

Shepard, David, Jr 547 

Shepard, Jacob 548 

Shine, Daniel 553 

Simpson, Charles 555 

Snoad, Henry 557 

Additional 559-560 

Sothell. Seth 560 

Vail, Jeremiah 561 

Watkins, William 564 

West, Sarah 566 

Wetton, William 569 

Wilson, Caleb 567 

Winright, James 574 

Worsley, Jno., Jr 576 

Isler, William 265 

Isler, Christian, Inventory... 501 

Jenore, Joseph 268 



Index. 



581 



PAGE. 

Jewelry ( see Plate and Jewelry ) . 

Johnston, Gabriel 269 

Johnston, Gabriel, Inventory 501 

Johnston, Samuel 272 

Jones, Frederick 273 

Jones, James 277 

Jones, William Harding 278 

Kennon, William, Inventory. 506 
Knight, Lewis Alexander .... 279 

Land Entailed by — 

Adams, Abraham 7 

Barclift, John 26 

Bennet, John 39 

Blackledge, Richard 45 

Blount, James 54 

Blount, John 56 

Blount, John 61 

Blount, Thomas 64 

Boozman, Ralph 82 

Bryan, Edward 89 

Dudley, Christopher 154 

Duckenfield, Nathaniel ... 155 

Durant, George 166 

Eaton, William 173 

Green, Farnifold 210 

Hardy, John 466 

Harrington, Humphrey ... 227 

Harris, John 225 

Harvey, Thomas 228 

Heritage, William 240 

Hill, Isack 249 

James, TurnbuU 434 

Jones, Frederick 274 

Knight, Lewis Alexander . . 279 

Lear, John 282 

Moseley, Edward 313 

Porter, John Peyton 353 

Porter, Joshua 355 

Pugh, Francis 364 

Ryan, Thomas 381 

Sanderson, Richard 390 

Shepard, David 404 

Skinner, Richard 408 

Swann, Samuel 425 

Swann, Thomas 429 

Toms, Francis 431 

Williams, William 451 

Worley, Lovick 461 

Lawson, John 280 

Lear, John 281 

LeBlanc, Peirre, Inventory . . . 507 

Leydon, Francis 283 

38 



PAGE. 

Libraries or Books Bequeathed 

BY — 

Allen, Sarah 11 

Blackledge, Richard 43 

Collins, John 125 

Craven, James 140 

Durant, George 167 

Falconer, Thomas 186 

Hare, Edward 217 

Hatch, Anthony 234 

Hyrne, Henry 263 

Innes, James 265 

Johnston, Gabriel 270 

Jones, Frederick 275 

Jones, Wm. Harding 278 

Lillington, John 287 

Little, William 289 

Lovick, John 292 

Moseley, Edward 317 

Pollock, Thomas, Sr 345 

Salter, Edward 388 

ScoUay, Elizabeth 400 

Swafan, Samuel 427 

Winright, James 456 

Lillington, Alexander 285 

Lillington, John 287 

Little, William 289 

Lovett, Richard, Inventory. . 508 

Lovick, John 291 

Low, Emanuel 295 

McCulloch, Henry 304 

McKenzie, John 305 

Mason, Roger 297 

Maule, John 299 

Maule, John, Inventory 513 

Maule, Patrick 301 

Maule, William 303 

Milner, James, Inventory.... 514 

Moncrief, John 307 

Moore, Roger 309 

Moore, Thomas 312 

Moseley, Edward 313 

Negroes (see Slaves and Ne- 
groes). 
Nelson, Thomas, Inventory. . 522 

Nicholson, Samuel 320 

O'Brian, Darby, Inventory . . 525 

Oliver, Frances 321 

Ormond, Wyriot 323 

Paine, John 324 

Parker, Francis 326 

Pfifer, John 328 

Phenney, George 331 



582 



Index. 



PAGE. 

Pilkington, Seth 334 

Pilkington, Seth, Inventory.. 525 
Pilson, Grace 332 

Plantations : 

Adderson's Island 123 

Arden of the Hill 315 

Ashewood 16 

Atkins Banks 240 

Aunt Sarah's 208 

Back Ridge 123 

Ballards 95 

Bartrom's Point 404 

Batts' Grove 143 

Bayes' 74 

Beil's Gift 434 

Black Rock 348 

Bowser's 173 

Brak Oake Land 433 

Brick House 140 

Breffit's Island 123 

Brin's 74 

Broad Creek 178 

Butterwood or Irwin's. ... 315 

Cabbin Neck 63 

Cain's Place 330 

Canecarora 343 

Chinpin 197 

Christopher Wolbert's Old 

Place 328 

Clagister's 431 

Clur 315 

Collenn's Creek 248 

Conahoe 269 

Cooper's 314 

Crany Island 343 

Crickets or Manuel's 348 

Cumboes 173 

Beaded Woods 338 

Faulk's Point 228 

Fendals 143 

Fendell's 408 

Folek's Pint 231 

Folly 21 

Fort BarnAvell 241 

Gards Island 434 

Garrison, The 353 

Goshan 66 

Goshen 58 

Goulds 173 

Great Quarter, The 348 

Gum Swamp 465 

Halfe Way House 338 

Halfe-Way House 343 

Handcocks 42 



PAGE. 

Plantations — cont. : 

Hardings Plantation 353 

Harrow 240 

Hendersons Folly 465 

Holes, The 225 

Holes' 74 

Holley Neck 99 

Horse Meadow 291 

Hunting Quarter 22 

Hughes 173 

Image, The 431 

Irwins or Butterwood 315 

Jennings Neck 240 

Jones' 74 

Jno. Fryers 126 

Judys Branch 169 

Kendalls 309 

Kits Neck 98 

Lillingtons Quarter 285 

Lilliput 12 

Little, The 110 

Little Town 23 

Log House 123 

Manuels or Crickits 348 

Morerts Ill 

Matthews Point 36 

Maultbys Point 309 

Meeting House Lands 328 

Mount Calvert 386 

Mount Gall and 303 

Mount Misery 309 

Mount Pleasant 404 

Mush Island 175 

New Abbey 295 

New Bern 343 

New Germany 89 

New Hyrnham 261 

New River Banks 16 

Nottingame Point 210 

Old Box Neak 73 

Old House, The 379 

Orton 310 

Pagetts 140 

Paradice 90 

Paupo/ Ridge 298 

Petifers 409 

Piners 68 

Piney Point 21 

Point Pleasant 265 

Point Pleasant 393 

Pollucks Bever Dam 95 

Possum Quarter 269 

Quarter, The 229-231 

Rayborns 173 

Reads Neck 404 



Index. 



583 



PAGE. 

Plantations — cont. : 

Red Banks 123 

Rich Levels 433 

Rose-field 343 

Salmon Creek 14 

Sandey Run 110 

Sand Hills 355 

Scotts Hall 303 

Springfield 239 

Springfield 343 

Springfield 348 

Springfield 393 

Smiths Hammock 403 

Snows Neck 404 

Stump Island 16 

Ticers Rich Land 66 

Ticers Rich Neck 58 

Tower Hill 147 

Town Point 295 

Townleys Point 404 

Trewhetts Old Place 44 

Turkey Point 16 

Wallins 138 

Walnut Hill 120 

Whitehall 404 

Whitemarsh 314 

Wilkersons Point 344 

Windleys 143 

Youngs 173 

Plate and Jeweley Bequeathed 

BY — 

Allen, Sarah 11 

Andrews, John 14 

Ashe, John Baptista 17 

Barclift, John 27 

Batchelor, Edward 30 

Bates, Henry Lawrence.... 34 

Blackledge, Richard 43 

Blount, John 59 

Blount, Thomas 64 

Blount, William 67 

Bond, William 73 

Bonner, John 77 

Boyce, William 84 

Boyd, Thomas 86 

Carruthers, John 112 

Conway, Mary 127 

Craven, James 140 

Crisp, Nicholas 143 

Dobbs, Arthur 146 

DuBois, John 150 

Durant, Greorge 167 

Eden, Charles 176 

Fonveille, John 195 



PAGE. 

Plate and Jeweley — cont.: 

Frank, John Martin 197 

Grainger, Caleb 203 

Hare, Edward 216 

Harvey, Thomas 229 

Harvey, Thomas 231 

Hecklefield, John 236 

Henley, Peter 237 

Heritage, William 246 

Hill, Harman 248 

Hodges, James 253 

Holebrough, Joseph 257 

Hoskins, Thomas 258 

Hyrne, Henry 262 

Johnston, Gabriel 270 

Jones, Frederick 274 

Little, William 291 

Lovick, John 292 

Maule, Patrick 301 

Moseley, Edward 318 

Pilkington, Seth 334 

Pilson, Grace 332 

Pollock, Thomas, Sr 345 

Porter, Mary 357 

Ryan, Thomas 379 

Scarborough, Macrora .... 393 

Scollay, Elizabeth 400 

Snoad, John 417 

Snoad, Henry 419 

Swann, Samuel 426 

Swann, Samuel 427 

Walker, Henderson 436 

Williams, Thomas 449 

Winright, Ann 453 

Winright, James 457 

Pollard, James and Ann, 

Inventory 529 

Pollock, Cullen 336 

Pollock, Cullen, Inventory... 531 

Pollock, George 341 

Pollock, Thomas, Sr 343 

Pollock, Thomas 348 

Porter, John 350 

Porter, John 352 

Porter, John Peyton 353 

Porter, John Peyton, Inv . . . 534 

Porter, John Swann, Inv.... 535 

Porter, Joshua 355 

Porter, Mary 357 

Porter, Nicholas 361 

Pugh, Frances 362 

Reading, Churchill 366 

Reading, Lionel 368 

Redding, John 370 

Reed, James, Inventory 537 



584 



Index. 



PAGE. 

Religious Uses (See Charitable, 
etc., Uses). 

Riddick, Joseph 371 

Rieussett, Peter 373 

Robisson, Susanna 375 

Robertson, James 375 

Rowan, Matthew 377 

Ryan, Thomas 379 

Salter, Edward 384 

Sanderson, Joseph, 

Inventory 542 

Sanderson, Richard 390 

Sanderson, Richard, 

Inventory 543 

Scarborough, Macrora 393 

Scollay, Elizabeth 399 

Scollay, Samuel 401 

Shepard, David 403 

Shepard, David, Inventory... 544 
Shepard, David, Jr., 

Inventory 547 
Shepard, Jacob, Inventory... 548 

Shine, Daniel 406 

Shine, Daniel, Inventory 553 

Simpson, Charles, Inventory. 555 

Skinner, Richard 407 

Slade, John 411 

Slade, Samuel 412 

Slaves Bequeathed by — 

Allen, Sarah 11 

Arderne, John 14 

Ashe, John Baptista 16 

Bailey, David 20 

Baker, Henry 23 

Barclift, John 25 

Batchelor, Edward 30 

Bates, Henry Lawrence ... 34 

Bell, Thomas 37 

Blackledge, Richard 42 

Blount, Elizabeth 52 

Blount, John 60 

Blount, Thomas 63 

Bond, John . 68 

Bond, Vinyard 71 

Bond, William 73 

Bonner, Henry 75 

Bonner, John 77 

Boone, James 79 

Boyd, Thomas 85 

Bryan, Anne 87 

Bryan, Edward 90 

Bryan, Hardy 92 

Bryan, Simon 97 

Bryant, John 95 



PAGE. 

Slaves Bequeathed — cont. : 

Bundy, Benjamin 100 

Butler, John 101 

Calloway, Caleb 104 

Carruthers, John 113 

Cartright, William 110 

Chancy, Edmud 114 

Caswell, Richard 118 

Collins, John 125 

Cotton, John 129 

Gotten, John 132 

Corbin, Jean 134 

Craven, James 140 

Crisp, Nicholas 143 

Dobbs, Arthur 146 

DuBois, John 152 

Dudley, Christopher 154 

Duncan, Alexander 163 

Eagles, Richard 168 

Eaton, William 171 

Eden, Charles 176 

Eborn, Henry 178 

Eborn, Nathaniel 180 

Evans, Barwell 182 

Evans, Richard 185 

Figures, Bartholomew — 189 

Fonvielle, John 192 

Frank, John Martin 197 

Grainger, Caleb 202 

Green, Farnifold 210 

Griffin, Edward 212 

Grist, Richard 214 

Hardy, John 466 

Hare, Edward 216 

Harrell, John 219 

Harrell, John 222 

Harvey, Thomas 230 

Hassell, James 252 

Hecklefield, John 236 

Henley, Peter 237 

Heritage, William 240 

Hill, Harman 247 

Hodges, James 253 

Hoskins, Thomas 258 

Huntor, Isaac 258 

Hyrne, Henry 262 

Isler, William 265 

Johnston, Gabriel 269 

Johnston, Samuel 272 

Jones, Frederick 273 

Jones, Wm. Harding 278 

Lear, John 282 

Lillington, John 287 

Little, William 289 

Lovick, John 291 



Index. 



585 



PAGE. 

Slaves Bequeathed — cont.: 

Low, Emanuel 295 

McKenzie, John 306 

Mason, Roger 297 

Maule, John 299 

Maule, Patrick 301 

Moore, Roger 310 

Moseley, Edward 315 

Nicholson, Samuel 320 

Oliver, Frances 321 

Ormond, Wyriot 323 

Pfifer, John 329 

Phenny, George 331 

Pilson, Grace 332 

Pilkington, Sarah 334 

Pollock, Cullen 336 

Pollock, Thomas, Sr 344 

Pollock, Thomas 348 

Porter, John 350 

Porter, John 352 

Porter, John Peyton 354 

Porter, Joshua 355 

Porter, Mary 357 

Porter, Nicholas 361 

Pugh, Francis 362 

Reading, Churchill 366 

Reading, Lionel 368 

Riddick, Joseph 372 

Rowan, Matthew 377 

Ryan, Thomas 379 

Salter, Edward 384 

Sanderson, Richard 390 

Scarbrough, Macrora 393 

Scollay, Elizabeth 399 

Shepard, David 404 

Shine, Daniel 407 

Skinner, Richard 409 

Slade, Samuel 412 

Snoad, John 416 

Springs, Aron 423 

Swann, Samuel 426 

Swann, Samuel 427 

Swann, Thomas 429 

Toms, Francis 431 

Turnbull, James 433 

Walker, Henderson 436 

Watkins, William 440 

West, Thomas 443 

Whitmell, Thomas 445 

Wicklitfe, William 447 

Williams, Thomas 449 

Williams, William 451 

Winright, Ann 453 

Winright, James 455 

Woods, James 458 

Yates, William 462 



page. 

Slocumb, Samuel 414 

Snoad, John 415 

Snoad, Henry 419 

Snoad, Henry, Inventory .... 557 

Additional 559-560 

Sothell, Seth 421 

Sothell, Seth, Inventory 560 

Springs, Aron 423 

Swann, Samuel 425 

Swann, Samuel 427 

Swann, Thomas 429 

Testatobs : 

Adams, Abraham 7 

Allen, Eleazar 8 

Allen, Sarah 9 

Arderne, John 13 

Arenton, William 19 

Ashe, John Baptista 15 

Bailey, David 20 

Baker, Henry 23 

Barclift, John 25 

Barrow, William 29 

Batchelor, Edward 30 

Bates, Henry Lawrence.... 34 

Bell, Thomas 36 

Benbury, William 38 

Bennet, John 39 

Blackledge, Richard, Sr... 41 

Blount, Benjamin 49 

Blount, Edward 51 

Blount, Elizabeth 52 

Blount, James 53 

Blount, John 66 

Blount, John 60 

Blount, Thomas 63 

Blount, William 65 

Blunt, James 55 

Bond, John 67 

Bond, Vinyard 70 

Bond, William 73 

Bonner, Henry 74 

Bonner, John 76 

Bonner, Thomas 78 

Boone, James 79 

Boozman, Ralph 82 

Boyce, William 83 

Boyd, Thomas 85 

Bryan, Ann 87 

Bryan, Edward 89 

Bryan, Hardy 92 

Bryan, Simon 97 

Bryan, William 98 

Bryant, John 95 

Bundy, Benjamin 99 

Butler, John 101 



586 



Index. 



PAGE. 

Testators — cont. : 

Calloway, Caleb 104 

Carr, William 106 

Carruthers, John 112 

Cartright, William 107 

Casewell, Matthew 122 

Caswell, Richard 118 

Chancy, Edmund 114 

Clifford, Thomas 124 

Collins, John 125 

Conway, Mary 127 

Cotten, John 129 

Cotten, John 132 

Corbin, Jean 134 

Courtney, Robert 136 

Craven, James 139 

Crisp, Nicholas 142 

DeRossett, Moses John. . . . 144 

Dobbs, Arthur 145 

Douglass, James 148 

DuBois, John 150 

Dudley, Christopher 154 

Duckinfield, Nathaniel . . . 155 

Duckenfield, William 161 

Duncan, Alexander 163 

Durant, George 165 

Durant, George 167 

Eagles, Richard 168 

Eaton, William 171 

Eden, Charles 176 

Eborn, Henry 177 

Eborn, Nathaniel 180 

Eubanks, George 182 

Evans, Barwell 182 

Evans, Richard 184 

Falconer, Thomas 186 

Feudal], John 188 

Figures, Bartholomew .... 189 

Fonvielle, John 192 

Fortsen, Mary 196 

Francks, John Martin 197 

Fry, Thomas 200 

Goodlatt, Alexander 201 

Grainger Caleb 202 

Gray, John 207 

Green, Farnifold 210 

Griffin, Edward 212 

Grist, Richard 214 

Hardy, John 465 

Hare, Edward 216 

Harrell, John 219 

Harrell, John 222 

Harris, John 225 

Harrington, Humphrey . . . 226 

Harvey, Thomas 228 



PAGE. 

Testators — cont. : 

Harvey, Thomas 230 

Hassell, John 251 

Hatch, Anthony 233 

Haywood, John 234 

Hecklefield, John 236 

Henley, Peter 237 

Heritage, William 239 

Hill, Harman 247 

Hill, Isack 249 

Hodges, James 253 

Holebrough, Joseph 256 

Hoskins, Thomas 257 

Hunter, Isaac 258 

Hyrne, Henry 261 

Isler, William 265 

Jenore, Joseph 268 

Johnston, Gabriel 269 

Johnston, Samuel 272 

Jones, Frederick 273 

Jones, James 277 

Jones, William Harding. . . 278 
Knight, Lewis Alexander. . 279 

Lawson, John 280 

Lear, John 281 

Leydon, Francis 283 

Lillington, Alexander 289 

Lillington, John 287 

Little, William 289 

Lovick, John 291 

Low, Emanuel 295 

McCulloch, Henry 304 

McKenzie, John 305 

Mason, Roger 297 

Maule, John 299 

Maule, Patrick 301 

Maule, William 303 

Moncrief, John 307 

Moore, Roger 309 

Moor, Thomas 312 

Moseley, Edward 313 

Nicholson, Samuel 320 

Oliver, Frances 321 

Ormond, Wyriot 323 

Paine, John 324 

Parker, Francis 326 

Pfifer, John 328 

Phenney, George 331 

Pilkington, Seth 335 

Pilson, Grace 332 

Pollock, Cullen 336 

Pollock, George 341 

Pollock, Thomas, Sr 343 

Pollock, Thomas 348 

Porter, John 350 



Index. 



587 



PAGE. 

Testators — cont. : 

Porter, John 352 

Porter, John Peyton 353 

Porter, Joshua 355 

Porter, Mary 357 

Porter, Nicholas 361 

Pugh, Francis 362 

Reading, Churchill 366 

Reading, Lionel 368 

Redding, John 370 

Riddick, Joseph 371 

Rieussett, Peter 373 

Robertson, James 375 

Robisson, Susanna 375 

Rowan, Matthew 377 

Ryan, Thomas 379 

Salter, Edward 384 

Sanderson, Richard 390 

Scarbrough, Macrora 393 

Scollay, Elizabeth 399 

Scollay, Samuel 401 

Shepard, David 403 

Shine, Daniel 406 

Skinner, Richard 407 

Slade, John 411 

Slade, Samuel 412 

Slocumb, Samuel 414 

Snoad, John 415 

Snoad, Henry 419 

Sothell, Seth 421 

Springs, Aron 423 

Swann, Samuel 425 

Swann, Samuel 427 

Swann, Thomas 429 

Toms, Francis 430 

Turnbull, James 433 

Walker, Henderson 436 

Warren, Abraham 437 

Watkins, Thos 438 

Watkins, William 439 



PAGE. 

Testators — cont. : 

Weeks, Bingman 441 

West, Thomas 442 

Whitehurst, Thomas 443 

Whitmell, Thomas 445 

Wickliflfe, William 447 

Williams, Thomas 449 

Williams, William 451 

Winright, Ann 453 

Winright, James 455 

Woods, James 458 

Woods, James 458 

Worley, Lovick 461 

Yates, William 462 

Toms, Francis 430 

Turnbull, James 433 

Vail, Jeremiah, Inventory... 561 

Walker, Henderson 436 

Warren, Abraham 437 

Watkins, Thos 438 

Watkins, William 439 

Watkins, William, Inventory 564 

Weeks, Bingman 441 

West, Sarah, Inventory 566 

West, Thomas 442 

Whitehurst, Thomas 443 

Whitmell, Thomas 445 

Wickliffe, William 447 

Williams, Thomas 449 

Williams, William 451 

Wilson, Caleb, Inventory.... 567 

Wilton, William, Inventory.. 569 

Account of sales 571 

Winright, Ann 453 

Winright, James 455 

Winright, James, Inventory.. 574 

Worley, Lovick 461 

Worsley, Jno., Jr., Inventory 576 

Yates, William 462 



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